Review:
Westward Expansion In The United States
overall review score: 4.2
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Westward expansion in the United States refers to the period of American history in which settlers moved westward across the continent, expanding the boundaries of the young nation.
Key Features
- Manifest Destiny
- Louisiana Purchase
- Oregon Trail
- California Gold Rush
Pros
- Increased land for settlement and economic opportunities
- Contributed to the growth and development of the United States
- Pioneered new territories and opened up trade routes
Cons
- Displacement and mistreatment of Native American tribes
- Conflict and violence with indigenous peoples
- Environmental degradation and destruction