Westward Expansion

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The most popular route people traveled along to move west was?

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The Oregon Trail

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What happened during the Gold Rush?

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People from all over the world moved to California, Prospectors stayed in mining camps to explore an area and hunt for gold, Thousands of people panned for gold hoping to become rich.

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In 1803, President Jefferson bought a huge piece of land west of the Mississippi River from France. How much did the United States pay for it?

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15 million dollars

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The Homestead Act was when the United States gave away ___________ to settlers.

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plots of land

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Why did the United States need more land?

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To make room for their growing population

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What dangers did the pioneers face traveling out west?

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Disease, bad weather, mountainous terrain.

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What caused about 300,000 people to travel to California between 1848-1855?

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They moved for the gold rush in hopes they would strike it rich.

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A prospector is someone who explores an area looking for minerals like gold.

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True

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An interpreter is someone who translates speech for two parties to communicate easier. (Sacagawea)

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True

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What is a journey or voyage taken by a group of people with a set goal or purpose in mind?

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expedition