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Khan Academy: Westward Expansion: Social and Cultural Development
After the Civil War, westward expansion continued to increase, as migrants moved to the west in search of economic opportunities. In this video, Kim discusses the social and cultural effects of increased migration to the west, including...
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Pbs Learning Media: Crash Course Us History: Westward Expansion
In which John Green teaches you about the Wild, Wild, West, which as it turns out, wasn't as wild as it seemed in the movies. When we think of the western expansion of the United States in the 19th century, we're conditioned to imagine...
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Khan Academy: Manifest Destiny: Causes and Effects of Westward Expansion
What were the causes and effects of westward expansion between 1844 and 1877? Kim discusses how economic opportunities, government support, and the idea of 'manifest destiny' brought migrants to the western United States. [8:38]