Question

2) Did economic development and westward expansion affect all parts of the nation the same?

Answer 1

Answer:

No, the different geographical and cultural backgrounds of the U.S combined with westward expansion had a unique effect across its territories.

Explanation:

The issue of slavery became deep when the new territory brought in the landscape. The established states were increasingly broken apart as the nation gradually expanded. The economic and social differences became more prominent and both North and South latched to their practices and traditions. The late 1800s witnessed the growth of American urban society through immigration and expansion of the territory. As the requirements of factory employees became more significant, the disparity in demands between rural and urban populations of America heavily influenced the national landscape.

Answer 2

Answer:

The westward expansion began in 1803 with Louisiana Purchase, it was fuelled by the Oregon trail, Gold Rush and a firm belief in 'manifest destiny'.

The westward expansion ended on February 14, 1912 when Arizona was admitted  to the union, it was the last among 48 contiguous states of US.

It began soon after the establishment of the first colonial settlements along the Atlantic coast.  Economic opportunity and geography influenced this movement.  As land was considered to be a sign of power, the expansion of the US territories made it a stronger nation,  

The expansion transformed the size and function of the county, it boosted the economy as more land was brought under cultivation and new factories were established. Increased production in US increased trade with other countries. United states became a confident and wealthy nation.

One negative impact of the westward expansion was that native Americans were expelled from their lands and had to live on small reservations, it had devastating affect on them. It wiped out many tribes, caused tension, wars and cultural divide.