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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is Manifest Destiny? | The 19th century idea that Americans were chosen by God to settle the land between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. |
| What were the two main goals of the Lewis and Clark Expedition? | To explore and map the Louisiana Territory and to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean |
| What were the ways Sacagewea helped Lewis and Clark on their journey? | She acted as a translator with Native Americans and gave the men valuable advice. |
| Where did the Oregon Trail begin and end? | It began in Idependence, MO and ended in Oregon. |
| What were some of the hardships travelers faced on the Oregon Trail? | Diseases, bad weather, rough terrain, conflict with Native Americans, and accidents |
| What was the Indian Removal Act? | It was a law pushed by President Andrew Jackson which gave him power to develop treaties with Native Americvans in order to take their land. |
| Who earned the most money during the Gold Rush? | Merchants and business owners |
| Who used the Oregon Trail? | Christian missionaries, pioneers, miners, farmers ranchers, business owners, and adventurers |
| Where did the Mormon Trail start and stop? | It started in Nauvoo, Illinois and ended in Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Who used the Mormon Trail? | Mormons escaping persecution |
| Where did the California Trail start and stop? | It started in Independence, MO and ended in California. |
| Who used the California Trail? | Gold seekers and people traveling to California. |
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