US History: Westward Expansion
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US History: Westward Expansion

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What was the main idea behind the concept of Manifest Destiny?

  • The idea that the US was destined to expand its territory across North America (correct)
  • The concept that the US should reduce its involvement in world affairs
  • The belief that the US should focus on improving its internal infrastructure
  • The notion that the US should only expand its territory through peaceful means

    • What was the outcome of the Trail of Tears?

  • The establishment of a new Native American territory in the West
  • The peaceful relocation of Native American tribes to Indian Territory
  • The formation of a new alliance between Native American tribes and the US government
  • The deaths of thousands of Native Americans and the violation of their rights and treaties (correct)

    • What was the impact of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869?

  • It stimulated economic growth, trade, and settlement in the West (correct)
  • It increased travel time from weeks to months
  • It led to the decline of industries such as mining and agriculture
  • It reduced the importance of the West Coast in terms of trade and commerce

    • What was a common issue in industrial areas during the late 19th century?

    <p>Poor working conditions, long hours, and low wages</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What term was used to describe wealthy industrialists and financiers who accumulated wealth during the late 1800s using unethical or exploitative methods?

    <p>Robber Baron</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Westward Expansion

    Manifest Destiny

    • Belief that the US was destined to expand its territory across North America
    • Coined by John O'Sullivan in 1845
    • Influenced US foreign policy and westward expansion
    • Justified the annexation of Texas, Oregon, and California
    • Promoted American exceptionalism and nationalism

    Trail of Tears

    • Forced relocation of Native American tribes from their ancestral lands to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma)
    • Occurred in 1838-1839 during the presidency of Andrew Jackson
    • Resulted in the deaths of thousands of Native Americans
    • Five Civilized Tribes affected: Cherokee, Muscogee, Seminole, Chickasaw, and Choctaw
    • Violation of Native American rights and treaties

    Transcontinental Railroad

    • Completed in 1869, connecting Omaha, Nebraska to Sacramento, California
    • Reduced travel time from weeks to days
    • Stimulated economic growth, trade, and settlement in the West
    • Facilitated the growth of industries such as mining, agriculture, and commerce

    Working Conditions in Industrial Areas

    • Poor working conditions, long hours, and low wages in factories and mines
    • Labor movements emerged to address these issues
    • Child labor, worker exploitation, and hazardous conditions were common
    • Urbanization and industrialization led to the growth of cities and social problems

    Robber Barons

    • Wealthy industrialists and financiers who accumulated wealth during the late 19th century
    • Examples: Cornelius Vanderbilt, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie, and J.P. Morgan
    • Critics accused them of exploiting workers, monopolizing industries, and corrupting politics
    • Their business practices and philanthropy continue to be debated among historians

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