USA Flashcards
1
Q
Reasons for Westward Expansion?
A
The Gold Rush. Free/Cheap land. Cattlemen+Cowboys. Adventure. Technological Advances. Trailblazers + Mountain men.
2
Q
Problems Moving West?
A
Attacks from Native Tribes. Stampeding Buffalo’s. Starvation and Dehydration. Hypothermia. Cholera from unclean water. Swollen rivers.
3
Q
South On Slavery?
A
Economy based in free labour. Relied on Agriculture not Industrialisation. Racist Beliefs. Christians thought God supported it. Said Slaves gained food and shelter from it. Political Consequences.
4
Q
North on Slavery?
A
Were against it
5
Q
Conflict between Natives and Whites
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