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Manifest Destiny, or the belief that it was American's God-given-right/responsibility to expand the United States boarders from the Atlantic to the Pacific. It was used to urge the annexation of Texas and to encourage American settlement of European colonial and Indian lands in the west to build the American Empire. People moved west because there was rich land for farming, opportunities for business or self advancement, politicians could make a name for themselves in places that are underdeveloped and could gain a seat in the House or the Senate easier than if they were in New England, it was a place for fugitives to start a new life, and of course, there was the thought to expand slavery. There were also very high birth rates and increased Immigration, better trade for maritime merchants, and slaves could have their freedom in the western territories. And last but not least, the gold rush started in California in the late 1940s.
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Who were often displaced as a result of westward expansion?
Native Americans.
What problem did the movement westward bring?
Native Americans were forced out of their homes during the expansion.
When Did The WestWard Expansion Start?
The westward Expansion started after the gold rush in 1849.
Explain the Native American response to westward expansion between 1790 and 1815. Why did their attempts to preserve their homelands fail?
The Native Americans attempted to preserve their homelands from westward expansion, but would not succeed because there was a lack of unity, lack of leadership, and a diminishing culture.
What did Native Americans go thur during the Westward Expansion of America during 1856-1896?
They went Thur allot they had a lot to do to get where they need to.
During the 1840s Americans use the idea manifest destiny to justify?
Support westward expansion to the Pacific.
Who suffered during the westward expansion?
The Native Americans.
Who were often displaced as a result of westward expansion?
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.
What was the the worst problem of westward expansion?
The displacement and slaughter of Native Americans.
What phrase did Americans use to explain their expansion westward.?
The Manifest Destiny
What was one consequence of western expansion for native American?
The westward expansion had a negative effect on the Native Americans in that region. During the westward expansion, the Native Americans were forced to live on reservations that were deemed the worst land in the area.
Why was the term manifest destiny used?
To justify the expansion to the detriment of the native Americans.
Which policy would be most likely be supported by the Democrats?
Westward expansion
What term was often used by American expansionalists to justify u.s westward expansion?
Manifest Destiny, Indian Removal Acts, and the Homestead Act were all ideas and policies that justified westward expansion.
Why did some Americans agree to westward expansion and others opposed?
There was no opposition to the westward expansion of the US. The first available westward movement came with the Treaty of Paris, where England gave to the 13 colonies all land east of the Mississippi River. Also, the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 set the groundwork for westward expansion.
What problem did the movement westward bring?
Native Americans were forced out of their homes during the expansion.
