• In preparation for the initial post, consider two (2) of the historical selections below:
  • The Lewis and Clark Expedition
  • The Missouri Compromise
  • Independence of Texas
  • Mexican War of 1846–1848
  • The California Gold Rush

  Then, in one (1) to two (2) paragraphs, address one (1) of the following:

  • Which of your two selections do you consider most impactful on Westward Expansion during 1800–1848? Explain why.
  • Analyze the effects of the ideology of Manifest Destiny on the two historical events that you chose from the list above.

 Answer

The Lewis and Clark Expedition and Independence of Texas

In 1803, US territory doubled with the Louisiana Purchase. Originally, the lands of Louisiana and the Mississippi Valley were controlled by France and were viewed as a source of food for Haiti. However, after the plantation regime was overthrown, Napoleon did not see any further use for these lands. Therefore, he agreed to sell it to the US………………. Kindly click the purchase icon to access the full solution for $6 or WHATSAPP +254712575747