Westward Expansion - Manifest Destiny Notes pg. 2-3
Westward Expansion - Manifest Destiny Notes pg. 2-3
Westward Expansion - Manifest Destiny Notes pg. 2-3
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<strong>Westward</strong> <strong>Expansion</strong> <strong>Manifest</strong> <strong>Destiny</strong> <strong>Notes</strong> <strong>pg</strong>. 23 April 18, 2013<br />
Push and Pull factors<br />
Push Factors: Why to leave where you are.<br />
Pull Factors: Why to go to a place.<br />
Push<br />
1. Overcrowded cities<br />
2. Factory conditions<br />
3. No open land<br />
Pull<br />
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1. Chance for a fresh<br />
start<br />
2. Gold<br />
3. Cheap land<br />
4. American Dream<br />
Pros and Cons of <strong>Westward</strong> <strong>Expansion</strong><br />
Pros<br />
1. More territory<br />
2. More opportunities for settlers<br />
3. Spreading the American way of life<br />
(seen as the best in the world)<br />
Cons<br />
1. Hurting Native Americans<br />
2. Taking Mexican land<br />
3. Dangers to travelers moving west<br />
(Including many deaths)<br />
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