American History Chapter 13 Flashcards
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| 6900576841 | Manifest Destiny | Time period of expansion across the whole continent to the Pacific Ocean; obvious fate for the U.S. (clear and bound to happen that U.S. should control the whole continent; Will of Providence; purpose was to spread liberty and self government. |  | 0 |
| 6900601479 | Oregon Trail | Missionaries traveled it to minister to the Indians, farmers wanted fertile and free land, mild climate, and the rainfall in the river valleys. Pioneers faced winter in the Rockies if they didn't make it to Oregon on time, disease, and accidents. Clean water was scarce, and animals tired easily. |  | 1 |
| 6900635742 | Joseph Smith | First took like-minded people called Mormons to Illinois. Died there. |  | 2 |
| 6900637595 | Brigham Young | Took Mormons to Utah, where they then settled. |  | 3 |
| 6900642477 | Mormon Trail | People traveled the trail to find refuge from people who did not agree with the Mormon teachings. |  | 4 |