development of western lands

Question 1

at the end of the revolutionary war, what did people think was the western border of the united state?

appalachian mountains
mississippi river
pacific ocean
rocky mountains

Answer 1

mississippi river

Question 2

why did people move west?

for improved economic opportunities
to improve their way of life
for security in owning land
to find new land to grow wheat
to set up industries

Answer 2

for improved economic opportunities
to improve their way of life
for security in owning land

Question 3

manifest destiny was the idea that america had a certain “right” to what?

spread the christian religion
regulate world trade markets
expand its landholdings
decide on the question of slavery

Answer 3

expand its landholdings