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What were the benefits and cost of westward expansion?
The cost to the Westward expansion was that many Indian Tribes were annihilated as were some of the soldiers in the American army. It depends on what battle you are looking at that gained some of the property in the West. Some battles ended with the Indians becoming slaughtered and some, including the battle with General Custer, ended with Americans dying. So, the amount of battles and Indians lost was a major cost. A benefit was, obviously, gaining territory in the West... therefore creating the name "Westward Expansion". And gaining that territory, we found gold and expanded our technology such as train transportation.
How did ameria grow and change as a result of westward expansion?
Westward expansion changed the culture of America because the land had previously been owned by Mexico, France, Britain, ect. And while their countries had given up the land, they hadn't, so when people moved out towards the 'Golden Coast' they merged with others already living there, and their cultures, religions, ect. were combined to change the culture of America in the westward expansion
What land reserved for Native American?
The west was reserved for the Native Americans but the Americans kept on moving westward and kept forcing the Native Americans out of their territories or land. So it would be a yes they had land and a no that Americans kept FORCING them out of their land.
Why did Americans of European descent feel so compelled to expand the country westward?
because they didnt want the colonists to become rich
What were the motives behind the English expansion to the North American continent?
this was because the Indians had no one else to trust so they turned to the Americans
Why was westward expansion needed?
It wasn't! The Western Expansion happened because of opportunity and greed. If the Native Americans hadn't been so nice we (white people) would still be confined to the east coast.
Why was the westward expansion needed?
It wasn't! The Western Expansion happened because of opportunity and greed. If the Native Americans hadn't been so nice we (white people) would still be confined to the east coast.
What did John Gast do that was so important?
Portrayed westward expansion in his paintings
Why did the westward expansion happened?
Because all the people heard about the California Gold Rush, so they headed westward
Examples of westward expansion?
Any of the states west of the Mississippi are examples of westward expansion. As the US grew, so did the need for more land. Settlers headed west looking for better lands and personal freedoms.
Who does the Gateway Arch honor?
The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, honors President Thomas Jefferson and his role in expanding the United States westward through the Louisiana Purchase. The arch also commemorates the historic significance of St. Louis as the "Gateway to the West" during the westward expansion of the United States.
What were the benefits and cost of westward expansion?
The cost to the Westward expansion was that many Indian Tribes were annihilated as were some of the soldiers in the American army. It depends on what battle you are looking at that gained some of the property in the West. Some battles ended with the Indians becoming slaughtered and some, including the battle with General Custer, ended with Americans dying. So, the amount of battles and Indians lost was a major cost. A benefit was, obviously, gaining territory in the West... therefore creating the name "Westward Expansion". And gaining that territory, we found gold and expanded our technology such as train transportation.
All of the following were true of both minig and cattle ranching expansion westward except?
Both mining and cattle ranching expansion westward was a good thing giving them more room. The bad thing was they has less to give been so far way.
What is a good conclusion sentence for a text on the westward expansion?
Your conclusion needs to restate what you've said in your essay, so we can't write it for you.
Was the gold rush a part of the westward expansion?
yes. It caused people to move west so they could try to find gold.
How did ameria grow and change as a result of westward expansion?
Westward expansion changed the culture of America because the land had previously been owned by Mexico, France, Britain, ect. And while their countries had given up the land, they hadn't, so when people moved out towards the 'Golden Coast' they merged with others already living there, and their cultures, religions, ect. were combined to change the culture of America in the westward expansion
Why was westward expansion a cause of starting the civil war?
Because it was getting harder to create new slave-states, so the South was increasingly outvoted in Congress.
