Causes/Effects of Westward Expansion

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Which of the following was a cause of the Louisiana Purchase?
Napoleon wanted to sell land to Spain,
U.S. wanted New Orleans for trade,
U.S. wanted Canada,
U.S. wanted Florida

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U.S. wanted New Orleans for trade

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Which of the following was an effect of the Louisiana Purchase?
U.S. doubled in size, U.S. and France went to war, U.S. did not gain any land, U.S. lost access to New Orleans

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U.S. doubled in size

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What is the cause of Lewis and Clark's Expedition?

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President Thomas Jefferson wanted to explore Louisiana Purchase, reach the Pacific Ocean

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What was the cause of the Trail of Tears?

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Indian Removal Act of 1830

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What is the effect of the Trail of Tears?

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Thousands of Native Americans died on the way, Native Americans like the Cherokee moved to present-day Oklahoma, Thousands of Native Americans left their homes in the Eastern U.S.

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What are the causes of Texas Annexation and Mexican Cession?

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Texas independence, conflict with Mexico

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What are the effects of Texas Annexation and Mexican Cession?

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U.S. added Texas, and an area with other present-day states

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What was the cause of the California Gold Rush?

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Gold was found in California, inspiring people

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What was the effect of the California Gold Rush?

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California's population went up, becoming a state