HST 155 Wk 4 Discussion – American Expansion

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to other students.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

The early 1800s saw the beginning of American expansion west of the Mississippi River. The Louisiana Purchase, orchestrated by Thomas Jefferson in 1803, doubled the previous territory of the newly formed United States. Jefferson proposed exploration of the Louisiana Purchase and funded an expedition team headed by Lewis and Clark to map the lands newly purchased from France and to find a Northwest Passage.

Discussion questions:

What do you see as the primary benefits of the Lewis and Clark expedition? Were Jefferson’s expectations for the expedition realized? One of the effects of American expansion to the west was additional displacement of Native Americans. Provide your thoughts about and some examples of the social and political ramifications of this movement?

Due Monday

Reply to at least two of your classmates. Be constructive and professional in your responses