Western Expansion

Western Expansion

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following is the main reason why settlers chose to migrate to certain areas within America?
- Whether there were Natives living in the area
- Whether there were jobs in the area
- If the land and climate were good for farming
- If the area could be reached quickly and safely

Back

If the land and climate were good for farming

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What became of many mountain men after the decline in fur trapping within the Oregon area?

Back

Some led settlers across mountain trails from Oregon.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False. Oregon Fever was a disease that caused thousands of deaths among settlers and Natives.

Back

False

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did the US want to buy California from Mexico?

Back

Officials were eager to gain control of key ports

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

True or False. The literal meaning of Manifest Destiny is to expand to the west.

Back

False

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How did the US gain the Oregon country, our Northwest border?

Back

The US negotiated a deal with Britain for the land.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What convinced the US to accept Texas as a state?

Back

Texas threatened to ally with Great Britain.

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