Unit 7 (Westward Expansion) Flashcards
1
Q
Manifest Destiny
A
The belief that Americans had the right to expand their territory across all of America.
2
Q
Why did people follow Manifest destiny?
A
People wanted to take advantage of new lands by using their economic resources.
3
Q
Some examples of gained land were:
A
Mexican Cession, Louisiana Purchase, Gadsden Purchase, Adam-Onis Treaty
4
Q
Californian Gold Rush
A
Encouraged people to move to California in order to take advantage of the gold, indirectly or not.
5
Q
Who was Americans competing with for land?
A
The British
