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Westward expansion flashcards with Manifest Destiny, Oregon Trail, and Santa Fe Trail for Grade 8.
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Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny Flashcards

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This 16-card flashcard set covers westward expansion and Manifest Destiny for 8th grade history students. It includes key terms, historical figures (Jedediah Smith, Brigham Young, John Sutter), major trails (Oregon Trail, Santa Fe Trail), and important treaties like Guadalupe Hidalgo. Use it for vocabulary review, unit exam prep, or supplementary study during American history instruction.

Subject:
Social Studies
Topic:
History
Grade Level:
8th Grade
Updated March 2024

Terms in This Set

  • Manifest Destiny
  • Trailblazers
  • Fort Laramie, WY
  • Jedediah Smith
  • Santa Fe Trail
  • Oregon Trail
  • Brigham Young
  • John Sutter
  • 49ers
  • Zachary Taylor
  • Charles Fremont
  • Winfield Scott
  • Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
  • Nicholas Trist
  • Gadsden Purchase
  • Millard Filmore

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