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What 3 areas made up the west after 1820?

After 1820, the western United States was primarily comprised of three areas: the Midwest, the Great Plains, and the Rocky Mountains. The Midwest included states like Ohio and Indiana, which were increasingly settled and agricultural. The Great Plains, characterized by vast grasslands, became a crucial area for farming and ranching. The Rocky Mountains offered rugged terrain and were explored for resources, leading to mining booms in various regions.


How many people had moved west of the Appalachian mountains by 1820?

one in every 4


Where did slavery exist in the US in 1820?

In 1820, politicians debated the question of whether slavery would be legal in the western territories. The Missouri Compromise permitted slavery in the new state of Missouri and the Arkansas Territory but it was barred everywhere west and north of Missouri.


What action toward native American Indians did the us government take between 1820 and 1840?

They forced the Native American's to move West.


What year was Maine entered to the Union?

== == Maine's statehood came about as a result of the Missouri Compromise. The crux of the debate was that neither the pro-slavery nor anti-slavery side wanted its opponents to gain ground in terms of the number of free or slave states. Politics ruled, and a compromise prevailed. For every non-slave state there had to be a slave state for balance. After much negotiation and discussion, it was agreed that Maine, which had been part of Massachusetts, would be admitted to the Union as a free state and Missouri was admitted as a slave state. All land west of Missouri's southern border was made free. Delegates met for three weeks in October of 1819 in Portland, Maine, to hammer out a state constitution. In late February 1820, the bill for Maine statehood passed both houses of the US Congress. It was then sent to the President for approval. On March 3, 1820, the President signed the bill. Maine became the 23rd state to join the union. Portland was selected as the state capital, but this was temporary. In 1832 the capital was moved to Augusta, a more centrally located site.