Manifest Destiny & Trails West Flashcards
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What was Manifest Destiny?
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A message from God saying that the U.S. citizens should settle west. (Atlantic to Pacific)
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What are economic incentives for westward expansion?
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The gold rush, mining opportunities, opportunity for work in the cattle industry, and being able to own land for cheap amounts.
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What were fur traders?
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They helped initially open the trails west.
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What were mormons?
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A religious cultural group related to Mormonism
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What was the Oregon Trail?
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Cheap land and gold; it was a 2000 mine trail used to travel west
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What was the Santa Fe Trail?
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It was a trail that connected Missouri and Santa Fe mostly for trading with Mexico.
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How does the picture portray manifest destiny?
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The angel represents God telling them that they should settle west.
