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Unit 5 – Civil War and Reconstruction, 1848–1877
Topic 5.2
Which of these represent a direct consequence of westward expansion in the mid-19th century?
Expansion of railroad constructions as white settlers began building railroads to connect the East and the West
Increased tensions between abolitionists and slaveholders and increased conflicts between white settlers and Native Americans
Newfound economic prosperity in the West as industries and factories came along with the settlers
Increase of immigration to the U.S. as many foreigners saw the West as the glorious economic opportunity
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