Westward Expansion Part I

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Knowledge of overland trails (Oregon and Santa Fe) was a ___________ factor that influenced westward movement.

_______________ growth in the eastern states lead to westward movement.

______________ was added to the US after it became an independent republic.

The idea that expansion was for the good of the country and was the right of the country was known as _____________________.

________________ opportunities such as gold (California Gold Rush), logging, farming, and freedom (runaway slaves) led to westward movement.

Many people moved westward for __________, fertile land.

The Oregon Territory was divided by the US and ______________.

War with ____________ resulted in California and the southwest territory becoming part of the US.