The U.S. invaded and defeated Mexico, gaining this territory in the peace treaty that ended the war between the two.

Several years after gaining its independence from Mexico, this area was later admitted in the United States.

People used different routes and modes of transportation to get to the West

Groups who lived and settled in the West all came for the same reason

Some people benefited from the settlement of the West, while other people were harmed

Many members of this group helped to build the transcontinental railroad. They worked dangerous jobs and were paid less than other workers.

This group was forced to move many times because of their religious beliefs. They finally settled in Great Salt Lake, Utah.

This group was forced off their homeland because the U.S. government wanted their land for white settlers.

People in this group traveled more than 2,000 miles by land to get west. They had to overcome many hardships.

This group used a variety of techniques for finding gold. Many did not get rich.

Years after gaining its independence from Mexico, this area was admitted to the United States

The first huge addition to the United States under President Thomas Jefferson

Jefferson hired these men to explore the new territory from the Louisiana Purchase

Land acquired from Spain after American troops entered with force

an area of land granted to Spanish and Mexicanos, usually for raising cattle

A busy port city in Louisiana, that Jefferson was interested in purchasing

an area of land set aside by the U.S. government for Native Americans to live on

Railroad that is stretched across a continent.

A dry, empty plain that the Mormons settled on.

Representatives of a religion who try to get others to adopt the religion

A wooden frame that fastens around an animals neck

Leader of the Nez Perce tribe that tried to escape for freedom and safety

Guided Lewis and Clark's expedition across the Rocky Mountains

Which is a reason the United States wanted to expand Westward?