Effects Of The Westward Expansion

For example, the fierce competition over land and resources among Caucasians led to the ignoring and further decimation of the Native Americans who had occupied the land for generations (Document H). The Cuacasions did not stop at taking the land, they completely altered it to fit their economic and ideological desires. This trend of Othering and villainizing the Native Americans as an excuse to rip away their land is an idea that continues into modern day, and has deeply influenced Western

Introduction This “think piece” will be covering the Westward Expansion from 1860 to 1890. During that time a lot of changes occurred to the American land. One of the major impacts, that was noticed, was the increase in railroads and cities. Without these railroads, traveling time to the west could to up to 6 months and the small cities were growing because of the railroads that were being created and were being called “Railroad Towns”.

In the late 1800’s manifest destiny had taken over and many were moved to the west. With this movement came new inventions designed to make life easier and more productive, but it had a negative effect on the nation contrary to popular belief. The expansion of the railroads during the late 1800’s had a negative effect on many, including the natives Americans and other businesses. The Native Americans were the most affected by the expansion of the railroad. The first thing the iron roadway affected was the native American food source, the buffalo.

Tensions were evident between the Northern and Southern regions of the United States due to the westward expansion seen from 1800 to 1850. Many different disagreements arose as a result of this mass of lands in the west, primarily because of conflicting perspectives. The North and South, historically, have had a variety of different viewpoints on many aspects of life and liberty. This caused more tension once ideas such as Manifest Destiny came about, an concept where the need for new lands west was prevalent.

As Americans began westward expansion they ran into many problems with the Indians. The Indians and Whites fought a lot during the mid to late 1800s, simply because the Indians didn't want the Whites to settle into their land. Indians also may have started wars with the Whites for what they were doing to the American Bison. The Whites were killing the bison at an alarming rate, which had a huge impact on the Indians way of life. For example, the Indians heavily relied on the bison for food, tools, clothing, and shelter.

In guided reading groups, students will be reading texts at their reading level that target specific skills. Learning specific reading and writing skills is the focus of these groups, not the content they are reading. Students will be moved in and out of groups based on their needs. In this unit, fifth grade students will begin by hearing a read aloud story about westward expansion in the United States.

Was the westward expansion of the United States just an inevitable or unjust and easy to stop? Manifest destiny was not a god given right, it wasn’t helpful to the other countries, we weren’t enlightening anyone. All of that is just a cover of our power hungry government. I am not against the expansion of America, I think it’s great if we buy countries, or they join us.

In the 1830’s, the people living in the United States wanted something new and more than they already had. These pioneer people wanted more of everything: land, money, freedom, etc. They wanted chances and the ability to do more. They were somewhat content with their life in the North-Eastern Hemisphere, but they were always striving for something better.

Racism and the sense of cultural superiority from the European settlers also played a role in the mistreatment of and removal of Native

The westward expansion was impacted by three main things and that is social, political, and economic. The westward expansion was impacted on a social scales with the tension between the Native Americans and the U.S., also during the journey to the west many people died. On a political scale the westward expansion was affected by the many wars and treaties that has to happen in order for the U.S. to gain the land, which then allows us to expand to the west. The westward expansion was effected by the economy because of the many technology that was created like trains, also because of the westward expansion there was an increase in business and industry's triumphed and since businesses grew there were many job opportunities which inclined people

Due to Westward Expansion in the late 1800s, the Native American's land was taken away by the U.S. government. The U.S. government made the wrong decision to take Native American land and give it to the settlers. Native Americans had the land first. However, people who disagree say the U.S. had a growing population and they needed a place to live and farm. The government’s decision to take Native American’s land was an atrocity.

In conclusion, the westward expansion was one of the most important times in American history but one of the hardest for those who made the journey. The settlers had to go through a lot of hardships to get a new life in the west. The Gold Rush helped bring people to the west and populate California so it became a state. People such as Sacagawea helped Lewis and Clark helped explore the new terrain and make maps so people could live there. Even though the pioneers got diseases, had conflicts with the Native Americans, and had to travel for long periods of time in a ship or covered wagon, they never gave up hope.

The Westward Expansion all started when America made the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. There were many benefits from the purchase for the US that the French didn’t realize before they sold it. The purchase gave the US access to the Mississippi river which allowed for expansion of river trade to the North and South from the center of the US. The port city of New Orleans was bought by the US and its prosperity benefited the US greatly. The US sent Lewis and Clark west to investigate the land they purchased.

Westward expansion was founded on ideas of white supremacy and the treatment of nonwhites during it was seen as an inevitable

Two main effects of the US expansion were the amount of mistreatment towards the Native Americans and the increased amount of land