Westward Expansion Flashcard

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Who were the two explorers who led the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

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What was the belief that the United States was destined to expand across the continent known as?

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Manifest Destiny

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What was the purpose of the Homestead Act?

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To encourage settlement and development of the western United States

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What term is used to describe the forced movement of Native Americans from their ancestral lands?

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Trail of Tears

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Which president was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What were the main challenges faced by the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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Harsh weather, difficult terrain, encounters with Native American tribes, scarcity of food and supplies

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How did the Louisiana Purchase contribute to westward expansion?

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It doubled the size of the United States, providing more land for westward expansion.

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What was the impact of the Gold Rush on westward expansion?

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It attracted a large number of people to the west, accelerating westward expansion.

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How much land could a person claim under the Homestead Act?

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Up to 160 acres

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Where were Native Americans forced to relocate?

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Reservations