Unit 7.Westward Expansion

Question 1

What is Westward Expansion about?

Answer 1

Westward Expansion is about settlers and immigrants moving into western territories of the United States.

Question 2

What was the reason for immigrants and settlers to want to move into western territories of the U.S?

Answer 2

The reason for movement west was because of the desire for more land,more opportunities and resources, and lastly because of the belief of Manifest Destiny.

Question 3

What is Manifest Destiny?

Answer 3

Manifest Destiny was the belief that the expansion of the United States throughout American continents were both justified and inevitable.Also because they stated that it was destined by God.

Question 4

What happened during the Westward Expansion?

Answer 4

`Many Land was gained during the West Wars Expansion by many occasions.For example the Louisiana Purchase, Gadsden Purchase and the Mexican Cession.These are some of the occasions that created a wide expansion towards the U.S.

Question 5

What Impact did all the gained territory give to the U.S?

Answer 5

This all led to the Economic Growth, an increase to natural resources and access to the Pacific trade.