2nd Period: Manifest Destiny & Westward Expansion

Define "Manifest Destiny"

Which perspective does Manifest Destiny represent?

Name 2 major factors that allowed for westward expansion of the United States

What do you think Manifest Destiny meant for Native Americans?

The Oregon Trail was...

• an overland route from Independence, MO to Oregon City, OR

• not a real trail, but a network of people that helped settlers reach Oregon.

• the only major trail on the route westwards

• a hypothetical water route that would connect the east coast to the west coast

What were the leading causes of death on the Oregon Trail? Select all that apply.

• Raids from Native tribes

• Disease

• Accidents

• British aggression

• Infighting

What are 3 factors that made travel on the Oregon Trail especially difficult?

Think about the Oregon Trail from the perspective of women who travelled on it. Name 1 challenge specifically faced by women on the trail.

Why were so few black people living in the Oregon Territory during the 1800's?

• Most black people did not want to move westward.

• Most black people moving westward chose to go to California instead.

• According to an 1843 law, black people were not allowed to live in the Oregon Territory.

What was the early relationship like between the Spokane tribe and United States settlers?

• Cautious and guarded from both sides

• Relatively friendly and cooperative

• Very hostile, with many armed conflicts

• Both groups kept entirely to themselves