Westward Expansion Flashcards
Which country did US buy the Louisiana territory from?
France
Who did Jefferson send to explore the territory west of the Mississippi River ?
Meriwether Lewis and William Clark
The belief in the 19th century that the American people were especially virtuous and therefore had the right to expand their territories towards the west.
Manifest Destiny
These two states were admitted to the Union between 1812 and 1830.
Alabama and Illinois
Half of the Oregon county was obtained from
Great Britain
These states were established in the territories gained in the Mexican-American War.
Arizona and Nevada
People of the Mormon religion especially settled in
Utah
The westward expansion almost caused the extinction of this species.
Buffalo
They were gradually displaced by means of broken treaties and forced relocation.
Native Americans
The first transcontinental railroad was completed in
1869
