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Why was Independence Missouri important during the Westward Expansion?
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∙ 16y ago
It was the jumping off place for the Westward Migration and it assumed (falsely) that only green grass could sustain the horses and oxen that were to transit the great American desert.
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What was the shelter they had during the westward expansion?
They had sod houses.
In his famous 1893 Frontier Thesis what did Frederick Jackson Turner emphasize as the historical key to America's development as a nation?
Westward expansion gave the United States its character of rugged independence. The expansion had shaped the nation's values
Who was a famous slave during the westward expansion?
Fredrick Douglas
Which idea became a justification for westward expansion?
It was called Manifest Destiny.
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.
Is the declaration of independence in westward expansion?
No, the Declaration of Independence was not directly related to Westward expansion. The Declaration of Independence was a document drafted in 1776 by the American colonies to declare their independence from British rule. Westward expansion, on the other hand, refers to the period in American history where settlers migrated westward across the continent, which primarily took place during the 19th century.
What temporarily settled the dispute over the westward expansion of slavery?
Missouri Compromise
In his famous 1893 frontier thesis what was Fredrick Jackson Turner's view of westward expansion?
The expansion had shaped the nation's values. Westward expansion gave the U.S its character of rugged independence.
Was Jessie James a part in westward expansion?
Not really. James was born in Missouri, a generation or two after Missouri had already become a state. Missouri was thickly settled by that time. By the time James was born in 1847 the frontier of westward expansion had already moved hundreds of miles farther west from Missouri.
What ligislation temporarily settled the dispute over the westward expansion of slavery?
Missouri Compromise
Who are some important people from the westward expansion?
lewis and clark
How did the Missouri Compromise temporarily prevent sectionalism over the westward expansion of slavery?
it didnt it made it worse
Which policy would be most likely be supported by the Democrats?
Westward expansion
What is the important happened in 1836-1848?
Westward Expansion/Manifest Destiny
What did John Gast do that was so important?
Portrayed westward expansion in his paintings
How did Zebulon pike impacted westward expansion?
what does zebulon pike have to do with the westward expansion
How did the Louisiana purchase affect Westward expansion?
The Louisiana Purchase played an important role in the westward expansion it was the beginning of the convergence of multi-cultural frontiers.
