Question

Describe the actions taken by the federal govern actions taken by the federal government that led to westward expansion during the 1800s

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Answer 1

Despite Federal resources concentrated on fighting the war farther east, both native tribes and the Confederacy tried to claim Mississippi's western lands.
The response of the Federal Government included the Homestead Act and the transcontinental railroad construction. The aim was to promote settlement, reinforce Union control of the trans-Mississippi Valley, and further marginalize the physical and cultural presence of Western-born tribes.

With Federal resources focused on waging the war further east, both indigenous tribes and the Confederacy tried to claim or reclaim lands west of the Mississippi. The Federal Government responded with measures (Homestead Act, Transcontinental Railroad) and military campaigns aimed at promoting settlement, strengthening Union control of the Trans-Mississippi West, and further marginalizing the physical and cultural presence of Western-born tribes.

Louisiana Purchase

Pacific Railroad Acts

Homestead Acts-and additions to the original legislation

Morrill Land-Grant Act(s)

Admission of new states

Indian Removal

Gadsden Purchase