Exploring USA's Western Expansion

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What was the purpose of the Indian Removal Act of 1830?

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To relocate Native American tribes to lands west of the Mississippi River.

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What does 'Manifest Destiny' mean?

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The belief that the USA was destined to expand across the continent.

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How did the Louisiana Purchase impact the size of the United States?

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The Louisiana Purchase added more land than the Mexican Cession.

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What was the impact of the Trail of Tears on Native American communities?

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It resulted in the loss of ancestral lands and significant suffering.

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What was a key difference in how Texas and California were acquired?

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Texas was annexed, while California was ceded by Mexico.

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What is the Louisiana Purchase?

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A land deal in 1803 where the USA acquired a large territory from France, doubling the size of the nation.

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What was the significance of the Mexican-American War?

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It resulted in the U.S. acquiring territories including California and New Mexico.

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What were the effects of westward expansion on Native American tribes?

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Many tribes lost their lands, faced displacement, and suffered cultural disruptions.

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What is the concept of 'annexation'?

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The process of adding a territory to an existing political unit, such as a country.

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What role did the Gold Rush play in westward expansion?

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It attracted thousands of settlers to California, accelerating its development and statehood.