Westward Expansion

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What was a wagon train?

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A group of wagons traveling together

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Why did thousands of settlers head west during the 1800's?

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The government was giving away free land.

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In the early 1800's, more land was added to the United States. Most of this land was

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in the west.

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Many people went out west to look for gold, silver, and copper. Which of the following would have been true about this time?

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Most of the miners worked by themselves or in small groups with few striking it rich.

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How did Sacajawea help Lewis and Clark?

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She translated for Lewis and Clark and helped them cross the Rocky Mountains.

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What was the Homestead Act?

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The government giving away free land out west to those willing to make the journey.

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What does the term 49er mean?

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Term used to describe men who traveled west to look for gold around 1849.

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What does Westward Expansion mean?

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How America expanded its territory across the country.

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How did early pioneers find their way while traveling West? Options: They followed trails., They followed the setting sun., They used GPS.

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They followed trails.

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Who traveled west in search of wealth and new land? Options: Pioneers, The British, Native Americans

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Pioneers