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Unit 6 – Industrialization and the Gilded Age, 1865–1898
Topic 6.3
What societal change resulted from the exploration and settlement of Western territories during the second half of the nineteenth century?
Slavery was reintroduced into new territories against popular sovereignty principles simply because they were agriculturally rich regions.
Major cities developed rapidly due to high demand for agricultural products grown in Western territories.
There was widespread acceptance of native cultures by settlers leading to peaceful coexistence.
Increasing conflicts between settlers and Native Americans arose over land use rights.
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AP US History - 6.3 Westward Expansion Social and Cultural Development
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