Westward Expansion (jan 1, 1844 – jul 1, 1877)
Description:
- Manifest Destiny - control territory up to Pacific Ocean- Increased population
- Land increase -> immigrants from Ireland, China.
- Peak in 1840s
- Caused by population increase, economic development, tech advance, reform ideals
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Date:
jan 1, 1844
jul 1, 1877
~ 33 years