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The simplest answer would be "Profit." The U.S. Congress said that "the Native Americans stand as guardians to the treasure vaults of this nation." They were referring to the lands held by the Native Americans, to the west of the land that the U.S. owned.
Western expansion was for the sole purpose of profit, personal as well as the profit of the U.S. Natural Resources of gold, silver, agriculture and more-so to claim these lands for the U.S. before anyone else could claim them (Spanish / Mexico). Everyone, except the Native Americans, stood to profit from claiming these lands; by any means possible.
What else can I help you with?
Are the westward expansion and the westward movement the same?
Yes they are the same because along with the expansion, many Americans had to move and settle on the Western lands.
What happened to native Americans as the country expanded westward?
they were treated badly and were forced to move more than once
What result made the native Americans move westward?
The Native Americans were compelled to move westward primarily due to the expansion of European settlers and the U.S. government's policies, including treaties that were often broken. The discovery of gold and other resources in the West led to increased migration by settlers, further encroaching on Native lands. Additionally, the Indian Removal Act of 1830 facilitated the forced relocation of several tribes, resulting in significant displacement and suffering. These factors combined created an environment where Native Americans had little choice but to move westward.
Why was it important in the migration of Americans westward?
Americans were eager to move to the west frontier because they found gold in what is now known as Colorado?
What was the the worst problem of westward expansion?
The displacement and slaughter of Native Americans.
Are the westward expansion and the westward movement the same?
Yes they are the same because along with the expansion, many Americans had to move and settle on the Western lands.
The concept that Americans should move westward toward progress at any cost is called?
Manifest Destiny
What happened to native Americans as the country expanded westward?
they were treated badly and were forced to move more than once
What result made the native Americans move westward?
The Native Americans were compelled to move westward primarily due to the expansion of European settlers and the U.S. government's policies, including treaties that were often broken. The discovery of gold and other resources in the West led to increased migration by settlers, further encroaching on Native lands. Additionally, the Indian Removal Act of 1830 facilitated the forced relocation of several tribes, resulting in significant displacement and suffering. These factors combined created an environment where Native Americans had little choice but to move westward.
When did people move westward during Westward Expansion?
African Americans moved to the North (from the South) to areas such as New York during the Great Migration.
Why did white people have to move westward as a result from the Indian Removal Act why wasn't it just the Native Americans?
They didn't have to move west, they wanted to. The Indians were removed so that they could.
IMPACTS ON THE WESTWARD EXPANSION ON THE NATIVE AMERICANS?
The Indian Removal Act forced the Native Americans to move on to reservations, while their children were taken and forced to abandon their religion, culture, and language.
Why do searts appear to move westward across the sky?
Why do searts appear to move westward across the sky?
Why was it important in the migration of Americans westward?
Americans were eager to move to the west frontier because they found gold in what is now known as Colorado?
Who suffered during the westward expansion?
The Native Americans.
Who were often displaced as a result of westward expansion?
Native Americans.
What was the the worst problem of westward expansion?
The displacement and slaughter of Native Americans.
