Manifest destiny Flashcards
manifest destiny
the desire for Americans to move West. They felt it was their god given duty.
14th amendment
everyone born on US soil is an American citizen.
15th amendment
a man could not be denied his right to vote because of race
Mountain range that made it difficult to travel west
Rocky Mountains
impact of Pacific ocean
Served as a gateway for American settlers and explorers to reach the western coast and establish new territories
push factors
-lack of jobs after civil war
-costly farming land
-business failure
-religious repression
Homestead act
law passed that allowed American citizens to claim and settle public land in the western territories.
Pacific Railroad Act
law passed that authorized the construction of the first transcontinental railroad. It provided federal support and land grants to companies to build a railroad line connecting the eastern and western coasts. Made it easier to expand west.
transcontinental railroad
Railroad system that spanned across the US, connecting the east and west coasts. Allowed for faster and more efficient transportation of people, goods, and resources.
opportunities in the west
Jobs: Miners, Cattle Rancher
Resources: Gold, silver, copper, corn, wheat
Impact on Native Americans
Native American tribes were forced from their lands, leading to the loss of their territories, resources, and their way of life. Many experienced violence, forced removals, and broken treaties.
Impact on Chinese
Chinese immigrants came to the US seeking economic opportunities, especially during the Gold Rush and the construction of the transcontinental railroad. They faced harsh working conditions nd discrimination. The Chinese Exclusion Act restricted immigration and denied them citizenship rights.
Impact on Women
Women’s suffrage movement began during this time. Women fought for more rights.
