Westward Expansion: Push and Pull Factors

Westward Expansion: Push and Pull Factors

Welcome to this learning session on Westward Expansion: Push and Pull Factors In this course we shall address:The Great American DesertManifest Destiny: Ideology of ExpansionThe Mormons: Persecution and MigrationThe Mormons: Settlement at Great Salt LakeJourney West: Push and Pull FactorsJourney West: Pioneer TrailsThe Miners: Gold Rushes and ImpactPlains Indians: Way of LifePlains Indians: Spiritual BeliefsPlains Indians: Tribes and WarfareThe Permanent Indian FrontierChanging Relationships: Se...