MANIFEST DESTINY Flashcards
1
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What was Manifest Destiny?
A
The belief in America’s right to expand westward.
2
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How did the Louisiana Purchase contribute to westward expansion?
A
Doubled U.S. territory, opening land for settlement.
3
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What was the impact of the Oregon Trail?
A
Led settlers to the Pacific Northwest, encouraging migration.
4
Q
How did the Mexican-American War relate to westward expansion?
A
Gained territories like California, Texas, and the Southwest.
5
Q
What were the effects of westward expansion on Native Americans?
A
Displacement, forced relocation, and destruction of cultures.
6
Q
What helped with the expansion?
A
Trains, steamboats, canals, and immigrant labour.
