Westward Expansion, 1790–1850 | Interactive Map

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WGBH GBH United States U.S. History Collection U.S. history us history history social studies American history ushist22 geography expansion west westward expansion westward migration native tribes unorganized territories states territories railroads railroad networks 1790-1850 canals Erie Canal intearctive interactive experience applying geographical literacy interpreting cause and effect
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History-Social Science
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Westward Expansion, 1790–1850 | Interactive Map

Explore the territorial and population changes in the United States between 1790 and 1850 and consider the factors and resources that shaped and enabled westward expansion. After 1787, the newly established United States began to take an active part in the exploration of North America. Cities grew up in land that was once frontier, gradually shifting the center of population westward.
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