WESTWARD EXPANSION INDUSTRIALIZATION URBANIZATION 1870 1900
WESTWARD EXPANSION
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They made note of the good land for farming.
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They had strong relationships with Native Americans for trade.
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They told people not to move west.
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They made a trail to the Pacific Ocean.
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Detailed explanation-1: -After hearing of Lewis and Clark’s successful journey, millions of Americans began migrating westward in search of new opportunities. Lewis and Clark’s team mapped uncharted land, rivers, and mountains.
Detailed explanation-2: -Lewis and Clark achieved an impressive record of peaceful cooperation with the natives and generated American interest in the fur trade. This had a far-reaching effect, leading to further exploration and commercial exploitation of the West.
Detailed explanation-3: -Lewis and Clark did not achieve the primary objective of their expedition, to find a water route across the continent.
Detailed explanation-4: -The excursion lasted over two years: Along the way they confronted harsh weather, unforgiving terrain, treacherous waters, injuries, starvation, disease and both friendly and hostile Native Americans.