SOL 6 Westward Expansion in US History

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Which president is known for the Louisiana Purchase?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What was the main reason for westward expansion in the 19th century?

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Desire for land and economic opportunities

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Which event led to the displacement of Native American tribes in the Southeastern United States?

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Indian Removal Act of 1830

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What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

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The purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862 was to encourage settlement of the western United States by offering 160 acres of public land to any adult who would live on and improve the land for at least five years.

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Which invention greatly facilitated westward expansion in the mid-19th century?

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railroad

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What was the outcome of the California Gold Rush?

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A significant increase in the population of California, the development of mining towns and industries, and the establishment of California as a state in the United States.

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Which territory was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican-American War?

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California, Nevada, Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado, Wyoming, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas

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What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

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To explore and map the western territory of the United States.

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Which Native American tribe was forcibly relocated during the Indian Removal Act? Options: Sioux, Cherokee, Iroquois, Apache

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Cherokee

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What was the significance of the Oregon Trail?

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The Oregon Trail was significant in the westward expansion of the United States and the settlement of the western frontier.