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Taking 'western lands' as the 'Modern West,' there is a two-fold explanation as to why government policies in the West have been considered to be successful. First, the imperial success of Western European nations in the 17th and successive centuries has been taken as a sign of efficiency and political advancement alike. Second, the rise to super-power status of the United States in the 20th century has been taken similarly, with the added effect of an increase in respect around the globe for American 'democracy' -- and a general movement towards similarly configured governments.
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What was the shelter they had during the westward expansion?
They had sod houses.
Who was a famous slave during the westward expansion?
Fredrick Douglas
How did the nation change as a result of westward movement after the Civil War?
The Westward Expansion has often been regarded as the central theme of American history. The expansion was the result of a strong desire of Manifest Destiny amongst most Americans. Manifest was a belief that the United States was destined to expand across the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Westward expansion had many effects on America. New forms of transportation such as the Transcontinental Railroad developed, bolstering the nation's economy. Although most changes were positive, some were negative. The westward expansion weakened the Native Americans hold on their sacred lands and onto reservations and threatened to ruin their culture. The positive result of Westward Expansion was the start of the United States. Nowadays, United States is one of the most successful countries in the world, and it all started with Westward Expansion. The movement to the West created a huge country which set up the success of America. Another positive part was the creation of the Transcontinental Railroad. The railroad was built as a result of Westward movement, because the early settlers needed a way to transport goods from the West, such as lumber, to the East, efficiently in order to develop a economy. A negative part, and it is a big negative, was the end of the Native Americans. Of course, there are still Native Americans living today, but back before Westward expansion; they basically had the whole West Coast. They treated their land with care. But when white settlers arrived, they were forced out of their own land and onto reservations. Conflicts between white people and Indians arose because of this, and many people, especially Native American, were killed, and killed brutally. Without Westward Expansion, the United States would not be as successful as it is nowadays. But on the other hand, the Natives were here first and we should have given them respect. Even though it is horrific what happened to the Native Americans as a result of Westward Expansion, without it, America would not be where it is today.
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.
Which policy would be most likely be supported by the Democrats?
Westward expansion
How did Zebulon pike impacted westward expansion?
what does zebulon pike have to do with the westward expansion
When Did The WestWard Expansion Start?
The westward Expansion started after the gold rush in 1849.
What is a boomer from the westward expansion?
Westward boomers in oklahoma
Did the battle of little bighorn take place in westward expansion'?
Not in westward expansion, during, it was one of the expansion wars. It took place in Montana,
What policy would most likely be suppurated by the democrats?
Westward expansion (APEX)
How was John Quincy Adams in the westward expansion?
Although originally a supporter, Quincy opposed westward expansion by 1843 because of the consequent expansion of slavery into Texas.
What was the date of the westward expansion after the civil war?
There was not one specific date, Westward Expansion happened over a long period of time.
What were the economic reasons for the U.S.expansion westward?
Westward Expansion and Related Economic Issues
Was Ulysses S. Grant president during westward expansion to the west?
He was one of the presidents during westward expansion. He was president from 1869-1877 and westward expansion was roughly from 1858-1896 i think...
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.
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.
