Westward Expansion

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What was the Louisiana Purchase?

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A piece of land purchased from France

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What was an effect of settlers moving into the Louisiana Territory?

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There were wars between the settlers and the Native Americans over land

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What was the purpose of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

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To follow the Missouri River to its source and to find an all-water route to the Pacific Ocean

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How did Sacajawea help Lewis and Clark in their expedition?

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She helped lead their expedition and her tribe helped by giving them supplies, horses, and advice on how to travel over the Rocky Mountains.

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True or False? Lewis and Clark successfully reached the Pacific Ocean?

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True

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What was a major cause of the War of 1812?

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All of the above

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True or False? Sometimes the Native Americans were tricked into signing agreements they didn't fully understand.

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True

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True or False? When Native Americans signed treaties with the U.S. government to be granted large pieces of land, settlers would always honor the treaties and not settle on the Native American land.

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False

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What was the Indian Removal Act?

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An act that allowed the government to move the Native Americans off of land

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Why was the Cherokees journey called the Trail of Tears?

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As the Cherokees traveled to Oklahoma, many died from disease or harsh weather