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Westward Expansion

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What was Manifest Destiny (territorial expansion)? Expanding the western USA from Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. Americans thought it was their destiny to go west.
What was the major barriers to territorial expansion? Mountains, rivers, Desserts etc.
Louisiana Purchase 1. Who purchased it? Thomas Jefferson
Louisiana Purchase 2. Who did he hired to explore it? Lewis and Clark
Lewis and Clark 1. What location of the Mississippi River did they begin their expedition? Missouri River
Lewis and Clark 2. What was the original goal of their expedition? To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean *Northwest
Lewis and Clark 3. What was the last physical feature that they crossed before reaching the Pacific Ocean? Rocky Mountain
Lewis and Clark 4. Who assisted them on their journey? Sacajawea
Lewis and Clark 5. Who was her contribution to the journey? Interpreter/translator who help them find their way.
Lewis and Clark 6. What are some things they encountered or discovered in their journey? New people, food, plant etc.
War of 1812 1. Who was involved? Britain and American
War of 1812 2. What were the cause? Impressment, War Hawks pushing congress to declare war, and British suppling guns to Native Americans
War of 1812 3. What major even took place in Washington DC? Burning White House and US capitol. Dolly Madison, James Madison's wife saved a ton of historical things.
Texas and The Almo 1. Which country did US acquired Texas? Mexico
Texas and The Almo 2. What was the Almo? Church used as a fort at the Battle of Almo
Texas and The Almo 3. What was the purpose of the Battle of Almo?
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