Westward Expansion in the United States
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What was one major factor that drove the Westward Expansion in the United States?

  • Abundance of industrial jobs in the eastern cities
  • Profitable opportunities in agriculture and land ownership (correct)
  • Limited knowledge about the natural resources in the West
  • Strong diplomatic ties with European nations
  • Which of the following best describes the impact of the Westward Expansion on Native American tribes?

  • Many tribes experienced forced relocation and loss of their traditional lands (correct)
  • Native American tribes were given equal rights and representation in government
  • Most tribes willingly integrated into the expanding American society
  • Tribes were unaffected by the movement of settlers and expansion of the United States
  • What role did the concept of Manifest Destiny play in the Westward Expansion?

  • It discouraged any further exploration beyond the Mississippi River
  • It provided a justification for expanding American territory and influence (correct)
  • It focused on promoting isolationism and avoiding international conflicts
  • It advocated for peaceful coexistence with Native American tribes
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