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What was the Trail of Tears?

• The Trail of Tears was the forced relocation of Native Americans, leading to significant suffering and death.
• A historical treaty signed in 1820
• A famous Native American leader's speech
• A popular Native American festival

What was the Transcontinental Railroad?

• A series of tunnels under the Rocky Mountains established in 1880.
• The Transcontinental Railroad was a railway that connected the eastern and western United States, completed in 1869.
• A network of roads built for automobiles in the 1800s.
• A railway that connected Canada and Mexico, completed in 1875.

What was the Louisiana Purchase?

• The Louisiana Purchase was a land acquisition by the U.S. from France in 1803.
• A treaty signed between Spain and the U.S. in 1800.
• A military campaign led by the French in North America.
• A purchase of land from Britain in 1812.

What was Manifest Destiny?

• Manifest Destiny was the belief that the expansion of the United States across North America was justified and inevitable.
• Manifest Destiny was a treaty between the U.S. and Mexico.
• Manifest Destiny referred to the economic policies of the 1800s.
• Manifest Destiny was a military strategy to conquer Canada.

Who were Lewis and Clark?

• American politicians during the Revolutionary War
• Notable scientists of the 19th century
• Famous authors of the 20th century
• Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, American explorers of the early 19th century.

What was the annexation of Texas?

• The annexation of Texas was the purchase of land from France in 1845.
• The annexation of Texas was a military invasion by Mexico in 1845.
• The annexation of Texas was a treaty signed with Spain in 1845.
• The annexation of Texas was the incorporation of the Republic of Texas into the United States in 1845.

What was the Indian Removal Act?

• The Indian Removal Act was a law enacted in 1830 that facilitated the forced relocation of Native American tribes from their lands.
• A military campaign against Native American tribes in the 1830s.
• A treaty that recognized Native American sovereignty over their lands.
• A law that granted land to Native Americans in 1830.

What was the California Gold Rush?

• The California Gold Rush was a period of rapid migration to California in the mid-19th century, sparked by the discovery of gold.
• A law passed to regulate gold mining.
• A famous battle fought in California.
• A mining technique used in the 18th century.

The map shows what event?

• exploration of Louisiana Purchase

• Trail of Tears

• Battle of New Orleans

• Westward Expansion

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Why did people move to the West during the 1800's

• To find better education opportunities in the East
• To join the military and fight in wars
• People moved to the West for land, economic opportunities, the Gold Rush, and Manifest Destiny.
• To escape from the East Coast's harsh winters