Social Consequences Of Westward Expansion

While there were many social and political consequences of the westward expansion. Economic consequences had the greatest impact. Manifest destiny was one of the key ideas that occurred in the united states. Manifest destiny was the belief that God gave America the right to expand across the country and nothing could stop them. To continue forward Socially the manifest destiny gathered those who moved from somewhere where they were either unwelcome, killing, or wanted a new job. Many Native Americans ended up losing their homelands and switching to a new culture due to the westward expansion and an act then placed this was called the Indian removal policy. Many immigrants struggled on their journey to America. Many had died from the long ride or caught a disease. With all new …show more content…
The angel represented the gift from god and to show some peace. A wagon was partly economic and socially used because it could transport goods and travel people to America. Many people who changed their life i\had to adapt to new religions and were able to get an education. The California gold rush was first found on January 24,18148 and the first piece was discovered by James W. The excitement began and the gold drought over 30,000 people to California. As America expanded economic opportunities opened up in the East and was their last chance to move westward from coast to coast. Many immigrants from Europe wanted a change and a better life for themselves and families and achieve that American dream. New construction and new communication lead to more people working and the growth of the economy. On April 30, 1803, Napoleon’s colony failed and he soon needed money and sold all of his lands. The united states then bought the land from Spain for 15 million dollars. The U.S now owns all of Arkansas, Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, parts of