Westward Expansion Flashcard
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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Oregon Trail was mainly used for…
Back
settlers seeking farmland
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Santa Fe Trail was primarily a…
Back
trade route (U.S.–Mexico)
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The California Trail spiked in use because of the…
Back
Gold Rush
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
A common challenge on western trails was…
Back
Illness and Long Distance Over Mountains
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
One group that most benefited from trail migration was… pirates, settlers gaining land/opportunity, European monarchs, lighthouse keepers
Back
settlers gaining land/opportunity
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
One group repeatedly harmed by expansion was…
Back
Indigenous communities losing land & autonomy
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