Question

d. manifest destiny (7.10d)

1. manifest destiny was the belief that americans had a ____-given right to expand from “sea to ____ sea.”
2. supporters believed u.s. expansion represented ______ and technological progress.
3. according to many paintings and writings of the time, native americans were viewed as ______ to american expansion.
4. short answer: explain one way manifest destiny contributed to conflict or war.

e. indian removal (7.10e)

1. the indian removal act (1830) forced tribes to move ______ of the mississippi river.
2. the forced cherokee march to indian territory is known as the ____ __ ____.
3. gold discovered in ______ (state) increased pressure to remove the cherokee.
4. chief ____ ____ fought removal through legal resistance.
5. chief ______ led the seminoles in resisting removal in florida.
6. andrew jackson justified removal by claiming it would benefit american ______ and open land for farming.
7. short answer: what was one major cause of the removal of the cherokee?

f. westward expansion events (7.10f)

1. the oregon treaty (1846) divided oregon between the u.s. and ______.
2. texas was annexed into the united states in the year ______.
3. the treaty of ____ ____ ended the mexican - american war and added land to the united states.
4. the gadsden purchase was made so the u.s. could build a ____ ____ across the southern u.s.
5. the pony express was replaced by the first transcontinental ______ in 1861.
6. the pacific railway act (1862) helped begin construction of the first ____ ____.
7. the homestead act (1862) offered settlers ______ acres of land if they lived on it for five years.
8. short answer: why was the gadsden purchase important to the u.s. economy?

Explanation:

These questions are about U.S. historical events like Manifest Destiny, Indian Removal, and Westward Expansion. The subfield of Social Science - History is appropriate as it deals with historical events, their causes, and impacts.

D. Manifest Destiny

1. Manifest Destiny was the belief that Americans had a God - given right to expand from "sea to shining sea."
2. Supporters believed U.S. expansion represented civilization and technological progress.
3. According to many paintings and writings of the time, Native Americans were viewed as obstacles to American expansion.
4. One way Manifest Destiny contributed to conflict or war: It led to the Mexican - American War. The U.S. desire to expand westward (fueled by Manifest Destiny) led to disputes over territory with Mexico, especially over Texas and the Southwest. This territorial dispute eventually escalated into war.

E. Indian Removal

1. The Indian Removal Act (1830) forced tribes to move west of the Mississippi River.
2. The forced Cherokee march to Indian Territory is known as the Trail of Tears.
3. Gold discovered in Georgia (state) increased pressure to remove the Cherokee.
4. Chief John Ross fought removal through legal resistance.
5. Chief Osceola led the Seminoles in resisting removal in Florida.
6. Andrew Jackson justified removal by claiming it would benefit American settlers and open land for farming.
7. One major cause of the removal of the Cherokee: The discovery of gold in Georgia. The presence of gold on Cherokee land led to increased pressure from white settlers and the government to remove the Cherokee so that the land could be exploited for gold mining and settlement.

F. Westward Expansion Events

1. The Oregon Treaty (1846) divided Oregon between the U.S. and Britain (United Kingdom).
2. Texas was annexed into the United States in the year 1845.
3. The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo ended the Mexican - American War and added land to the United States.
4. The Gadsden Purchase was made so the U.S. could build a transcontinental railroad across the southern U.S.
5. The Pony Express was replaced by the first transcontinental telegraph in 1861.
6. The Pacific Railway Act (1862) helped begin construction of the first transcontinental railroad.
7. The Homestead Act (1862) offered settlers 160 acres of land if they lived on it for five years.
8. Why was the Gadsden Purchase important to the U.S. economy? The Gadsden Purchase provided the land needed for the construction of a southern transcontinental railroad. This railroad would facilitate trade, transportation of goods and people, and economic development in the southern and western United States. It also opened up new areas for settlement and resource exploitation, boosting the economy.

Answer:

D. Manifest Destiny

1. God; shining
2. civilization
3. obstacles
4. (Example answer) It led to the Mexican - American War. The U.S. desire to expand westward (fueled by Manifest Destiny) led to disputes over territory with Mexico, especially over Texas and the Southwest. This territorial dispute eventually escalated into war.

E. Indian Removal

1. west
2. Trail of Tears
3. Georgia
4. John Ross
5. Osceola
6. settlers
7. (Example answer) The discovery of gold in Georgia. The presence of gold on Cherokee land led to increased pressure from white settlers and the government to remove the Cherokee so that the land could be exploited for gold mining and settlement.

F. Westward Expansion Events

1. Britain (United Kingdom)
2. 1845
3. Guadalupe Hidalgo
4. transcontinental railroad
5. telegraph
6. transcontinental railroad
7. 160
8. (Example answer) The Gadsden Purchase provided the land needed for the construction of a southern transcontinental railroad. This railroad would facilitate trade, transportation of goods and people, and economic development in the southern and western United States. It also opened up new areas for settlement and resource exploitation, boosting the economy.