Westward Expansion and Modernization

Flashcards covering key vocabulary and concepts from the lecture on westward expansion and modernization in the United States.

Manifest Destiny

The widely held belief that American settlers were destined to expand across North America, often used to justify westward expansion.

Louisiana Purchase

The acquisition of the Louisiana territory by the United States from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the nation.

Industrial Revolution

A period of major industrialization in the 18th and 19th centuries that transformed economies from agrarian to industrial.

Americanization

The process of assimilating immigrants and others into American culture and values.

Reservation Policies

Policies designed to isolate Native American tribes from settlers by designating specific areas for them to live.

Sioux

A group of Native American tribes that primarily lived in the Northern Plains, particularly in South Dakota.

Buffalo Hunting

The practice of hunting buffalo, which was a major source of food and materials for Native American tribes.

Second Amendment

The amendment to the US Constitution that protects the right of the people to keep and bear arms.

Mormons

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, known for their westward migration to Utah.

Ecological Consequences

Negative environmental impacts resulting from rapid industrialization, such as pollution and resource depletion.