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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.
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.
Oregon Trail Hardships
Diseases, bad weather, accidents, lack of food or clean water, and difficult terrain faced by people moving West.
Reasons for Moving West
Hoping to find gold, get free or cheap land, start a new life, or have more freedom.
The Alamo
Texans fought hard but lost to the Mexican army at the Alamo.
"Remember the Alamo"
A battle cry that reminded Texans of their bravery and inspired them to fight harder for freedom.
Boomtown
A town that quickly grows when gold or silver is found.
Boomtown Businessmen
Got rich by selling supplies, food, and services to miners.