Westward Expansion

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Which of the following was NOT a reason to travel west?

The purchase of the small strip of land in present day Arizona and New Mexico..

Who was the leader of the Mormon Church who was killed?

What was the nickname given to those pioneers who traveled in search of gold

What war was fought to help the U.S. gain the present states of Nevada, Arizona, Colorado, Utah and Wyoming?

Which trail led to present day New Mexico across blazing deserts?

What state was an independent nation before becoming a state?

Where did the Mormons establish their religious settlement?