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