Westward Expansion

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What does it mean to export?

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To export means to sell goods or services to another country.

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What was known as 'Custer's Last Stand'?

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The Battle of Little Bighorn.

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What significant event occurred during the War of 1812?

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The British burning important buildings in Washington, D.C.

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What was the forced relocation of American Indians called?

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The Trail of Tears.

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What was one challenge faced by pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

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Harsh weather and disease.

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What is the Oregon Trail?

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A historic route used by pioneers traveling west to Oregon.

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What was the California Gold Rush?

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A mass migration to California in the mid-1800s due to the discovery of gold.

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What does it mean to import?

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To import means to bring goods or services into a country from abroad.

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What was the significance of the Battle of Saratoga?

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It was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War.

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What was the impact of the Louisiana Purchase?

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It doubled the size of the United States and opened up land for westward expansion.