Western Expansion

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What is the name of the United States national anthem?

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The Star-Spangled Banner

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Who was Sacajawea?

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A guide and interpreter for Lewis and Clark.

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What invention allowed news to travel much faster over long distances?

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The telegraph system.

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What was the impact of the Erie Canal on trade?

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It increased trade between the East and the West and reduced shipping time and costs.

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Who were the explorers sent by President Jefferson to explore Louisiana and the Pacific Ocean?

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Meriwether Lewis and William Clark.

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What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition?

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To explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific Ocean.

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What is Manifest Destiny?

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The belief that the expansion of the United States across the American continents was both justified and inevitable.

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What was the significance of the Oregon Trail?

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It was a major route for settlers moving westward to Oregon and California.

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What role did the telegraph play in Western Expansion?

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It improved communication, allowing for faster coordination and information sharing.

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What was the Homestead Act?

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A law that provided 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee, encouraging westward migration.