Westward Expansion Flashcards
Manifest Destiny
The idea that America was intended to spread from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Impact of Westward Expansion on Native Americans
They were moved out of their lands
Why did Americans want to expand to the Pacific?
To fulfill their Manifest Destiny
How did most of Americans move west?
Moved in wagons along the Oregon Trail
Effect on Adams-Oins Treaty to Westward Expansion
It gave more land to America-fulfill their Manifest Destiny.
Mountain Men
People who farmed beavers for hats before farming silk
Result of the Oregon Treaty
America gained half of the Oregon Territory up until the 49 N parallel.
Why did America move to Texas?
There was available land that Mexico gave to Americans
What happened at Alamo?
Texans fought for their independence
Why is that significant?
It is a Sign of endurance and resistance
Annex
A state entering a county or union-to allow in.
Why did the US fought with Mexico?
Disagreement over the border between Mexico and Texas
Result of Mexican American War
America got the Mexican Cession for half the price they were willing to pay.
Cede
To give up land
Why did the population in California grow and diversify?
People were moving in attempt to find gold at the California Gold Rush.
