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Why did people first settle in the United States?
Why did people first settle in the United States?
- To establish trade routes
- To explore new lands for adventure
- To escape religious persecution (correct)
- To find abundant natural resources
What event nearly doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
What event nearly doubled the size of the United States in 1803?
- The Gold Rush
- The Spanish colonization
- The Oregon Treaty
- The Louisiana Purchase (correct)
What drove the westward expansion of the United States?
What drove the westward expansion of the United States?
- Military conquests
- Abundant natural resources like coal and oil (correct)
- Cultural exchanges with Native Americans
- Technological advancements
Which event spurred the movement of people to California in 1848 and 1849?
Which event spurred the movement of people to California in 1848 and 1849?
What was a significant factor that accelerated westward expansion?
What was a significant factor that accelerated westward expansion?
Which European colonies became dominant in North America?
Which European colonies became dominant in North America?
What did the U.S. government gain control of through the Oregon Treaty of 1846?
What did the U.S. government gain control of through the Oregon Treaty of 1846?
What role did immigration play in the early United States?
What role did immigration play in the early United States?
Which communication technology played a significant role in the changing geographic patterns of the U.S.?
Which communication technology played a significant role in the changing geographic patterns of the U.S.?
How did transportation developments like railroads impact western expansion in the U.S.?
How did transportation developments like railroads impact western expansion in the U.S.?
What effect did population pressure in original colonial towns have on westward migration?
What effect did population pressure in original colonial towns have on westward migration?
How have immigrants contributed to the identity of citizens of the United States?
How have immigrants contributed to the identity of citizens of the United States?
How did natural resources alone not solely drive the rapid expansion of the U.S.?
How did natural resources alone not solely drive the rapid expansion of the U.S.?
Why did early colonists come to the United States?
Why did early colonists come to the United States?
What event significantly increased the U.S. territory in 1803?
What event significantly increased the U.S. territory in 1803?
What drove the westward expansion of the United States in the mid-19th century?
What drove the westward expansion of the United States in the mid-19th century?
What role did natural resources play in the movement westwards?
What role did natural resources play in the movement westwards?
What major event spurred on movement to California in 1848 and 1849?
What major event spurred on movement to California in 1848 and 1849?
What contributed to the success and dominance of English colonies in North America?
What contributed to the success and dominance of English colonies in North America?
How did life getting easier in the United States affect westward expansion?
How did life getting easier in the United States affect westward expansion?
How has immigration contributed to the economic growth of the United States?
How has immigration contributed to the economic growth of the United States?
What factor encouraged people to move west and find their own land?
What factor encouraged people to move west and find their own land?
How did the development of the railroad impact western expansion in the U.S.?
How did the development of the railroad impact western expansion in the U.S.?
What role did transportation and communication play in changing geographic patterns in the U.S.?
What role did transportation and communication play in changing geographic patterns in the U.S.?
In what way did telegraphs influence communication in the United States?
In what way did telegraphs influence communication in the United States?
How did roads and highways impact the movement of people in the United States?
How did roads and highways impact the movement of people in the United States?
Which technological advancement has significantly influenced contact between individuals over large areas?
Which technological advancement has significantly influenced contact between individuals over large areas?
