Western Expansion

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As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans? Options: They agreed to give up their land., They were given their choice of where to live., They were forced to live in reservations., They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.

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They were forced to live in reservations.

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During which time period did most territorial expansion of the United States take place? Options: Early 1700s, Early 1800s, Late 1700s

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Early 1800s

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Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States? European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety. Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming. Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward. The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.

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Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.

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The first railroad to cross the United States was the....

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Transcontinental Railroad

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In the 1860s, a railroad was built connecting the East Coast of the United States with the West Coast. What was one important effect of this?

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It became quicker to travel from San Francisco to New York.

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The pioneers that took advantage of the Homestead Act were called...

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homesteaders

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Where did the transcontinental railroad joined together?

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Promontory, Utah

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Homestead Act

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10$ fee for an individual to purchase land

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How did railroads impact Native Americans? Options: They helped them thrive, They made them wealthy, They altered their way of life and took their land, They had minimal effect on them

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They altered their way of life and took their land

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How did the transcontinental railroad impact the US?

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it destroyed the Native American's way of life, settlement of the frontier increased, trade around the nation expands