What was the Manifest Destiny?

Expanding the western U.S. from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean- Americans thought it was their destiny to go west.

What were major barriers to territorial expansion?

The Rocky Mountains, rivers, and deserts.

What location of the Mississippi river did Lewis and Clark begin their expedition?

Where the Missouri river crossed the Mississippi.

What was the original goal of Lewis and Clark's expedition?

To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

What are some things that Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey?

Native Americans, new animals and plants, and rivers.

What were the causes of the war of 1812?

Impressment (kidnapped soldiers who Britain used for their army), and Britain was interfering with American trading.

What major event took place in Washington dc during the war of 1812?

Burning of the White House and Capitol.

What was the Oregon trail?

A trail that pioneers used to travel west.

What was the gold rush?

The mass movement of people looking for gold in California.

What was life like for people who were looking for gold?

Hard, and with limited recourses.

What was the trail of tears?

The relocation of native Americans to reservations in Oklahoma. thousands died.

Why did so many Native Americans die on the trail of tears?

Disease, starvation, bad weather, and extreme conditions.

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What was the Manifest Destiny?	Expanding the western U.S. from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean- Americans thought it was their destiny to go west.
What were major barriers to territorial expansion?	The Rocky Mountains, rivers, and deserts.
Who purchased the Louisiana purchase?	Thomas Jefferson.
Who explored the Louisiana Purchase?	Lewis and Clark.
What did the Louisiana Purchase do to the size of the U.S.?	It more than doubled the size.
What location of the Mississippi river did Lewis and Clark begin their expedition?	Where the Missouri river crossed the Mississippi.
What was the original goal of Lewis and Clark's expedition?	To find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.
What was the last physical feature that Lewis and Clark crossed before reaching the Pacific Ocean?	The Rocky Mountain range.
Who assisted Lewis and Clark on their journey?	Sacajawea.
What are some things that Lewis and Clark encountered on their journey?	Native Americans, new animals and plants, and rivers.
Who was involved in the war of 1812?	America and Britain.
What were the causes of the war of 1812?	Impressment (kidnapped soldiers who Britain used for their army), and Britain was interfering with American trading.
What major event took place in Washington dc during the war of 1812?	Burning of the White House and Capitol.
Which country did U.S. acquire Texas from?	Mexico.
what was the Alamo?	A church used as a fort.
What was the purpose of the battle of the Alamo?	Texas wanted independence.
What was the Oregon trail?	A trail that pioneers used to travel west.
What led many settlers to move west?	Land, space, and gold
What was the gold rush?	The mass movement of people looking for gold in California.
What types of towns popped up in California due to people searching for gold?	Boom towns.
What was life like for people who were looking for gold?	Hard, and with limited recourses.
What was the trail of tears?	The relocation of native Americans to reservations in Oklahoma. thousands died.
Who was impacted most by the trail of tears?	Native Americans.
Why did so many Native Americans die on the trail of tears?	Disease, starvation, bad weather, and extreme conditions.

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