WESTWARD EXPANSION

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Which of the following best represents the definition for Westward Expansion?

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A time in America in the 1800s when people moved from the eastern states further west.

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Manifest Destiny was an idea that America should own all land east to west. Which statement summarizes this idea?

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U.S. felt it was their right or duty to buy, take, fight for, or compromise to get all the land they wanted.

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All are reasons for westward expansion EXCEPT which one? Opportunities for land ownership. Possibility of obtaining wealth. New beginning for freedoms. Reduced their homelands through treaties that were broken.

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Reduced their homelands through treaties that were broken.

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This picture represents which of the following? Opportunities for land ownership, Desire for adventure, Desire for new opportunities, Possibility to obtain wealth

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Possibility to obtain wealth

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The Homestead Act represents which of the following? Possibility of obtaining wealth., Desire for adventure., Opportunities for land ownership., Technological advances.

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Opportunities for land ownership.

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Which answer choice best describes opposition from Native Americans?

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Native Americans resisted and fought back against American settlers when they tried to take over their land

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What was the Louisiana Purchase?

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A piece of land purchased from France.

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How did Sacagawea help Lewis and Clark in their expedition?

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She helped lead their expedition and communicating with other tribes. Her tribe helped by giving them supplies, horses, and advice on how to travel over the Rocky Mountains.

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Who was Tecumseh?

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A legendary Shawnee warrior chief and orator.

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How did the War of 1812 affect Native American Tribes?

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It weakened their resistance, paving the way for further American westward expansion.