What led so many Americans to sell most of their possessions and embark on an unknown future thousands of miles away in Oregon or California during the 1840s?
What will be an ideal response?
Answer: Many hoped that the frontier would offer economic opportunities, whether in mining, farming, business, or professional ventures. Some migrants hoped the western climate would restore them to health. Others pursued religious or cultural missions.
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Which dynasty followed the semi-legendary Xia dynasty?
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A good definition of history is ____________________
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
In 1806, Cape Colony in South Africa was annexed by
a. Holland b. France c. Britain d. The Boers e. The Afrikaaners
Which of the following did not happen during redemption in the South?
a. Southern states rewrote their criminal law and enhanced sentences for even minor offenses. b. States rewrote the constitutions of the reconstruction years. c. Southern governments declared the nullification of the fifteenth amendment. d. Southern states eliminated social programs, cut taxes, and reduced expenses.