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Flashcards about West Expansion.

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Manifest Destiny

The belief that the U.S. was meant to expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

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Transcontinental Railroad

A railroad built by Union Pacific and Central Pacific, meeting at Promontory Point, Utah, that helped people travel faster and move goods across the West.

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Oregon Trail Hardships

Diseases, bad weather, accidents, lack of food or clean water, and difficult terrain faced by people moving West.

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Reasons for Moving West

Hoping to find gold, get free or cheap land, start a new life, or have more freedom.

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The Alamo

Texans fought hard but lost to the Mexican army at the Alamo.

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"Remember the Alamo"

A battle cry that reminded Texans of their bravery and inspired them to fight harder for freedom.

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Boomtown

A town that quickly grows when gold or silver is found.

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Boomtown Businessmen

Got rich by selling supplies, food, and services to miners.