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1、An Analysis of the Westward Movement in American HistoryAbstract:American Westward Movement in 19th century, in fact, is a large-scale advancement of American economy exploitation and a territorial expansion. It plays a vital role in the formation, the development and the present situation of the Un
2、ited States of America. Particularly, Westward Movement has seeped into this young nationality on its cultural influence. However, at the same time Westward Movement is also the Indians tragic history.Key words: Westward Movement; national character; pioneer; Indian cultureThe background information
3、 :American Westward Movement in the 19th century was the process of economy exploitation and territory expansion waged by the Americans from Appalachian Mountains to the west from the end of 18th century to the end of 19th century. It lasted about one hundred years, and American territory was expand
4、ed from the 13 colonies at the coast of the Atlantic Ocean in the Independence War to the vast area-the shore of the Pacific Ocean. This movement was a space and time-spanning, large-scale, and far-reaching social migrant. “Till now, to a certain extent, the history of America can be said that it is
5、 a history of colonizing.” The first period of Westward Movement was from the American War of Independence to the period of the Civil War. During this period, it mainly developed agriculture. The west land was very important for USA after its independence. But for Westward Movement, there would be n
6、o todays America. After achieving independence with the Treaty of Paris, the United States expanded westward, enlarging its borders seven times, with two major border adjustments, one each with colonies of the United Kingdom and Spain, and several small disputes. The original thirteen states grew in
7、to fifty states, most of which began as incorporated territories. The general pattern seen in this is of territorial expansion, carving of organized territories from the newly acquired land, modification of the borders of these territories, and eventual statehood. Only two states, Nevada and Missour
8、i, grew appreciably after statehood, and five, Georgia, Massachusetts, North Carolina, Texas, and Virginia, lost land, in each case to form new states.By expanding the nations borders to include more than three million square miles, the United States became one of the most powerful nations of the 20
9、th century. Firstly, capitalistic agriculture grew up, and then animal husbandry, commerce, mining, and industry were following up. At last, it existed a situation in which agriculture and animal husbandry developed at the same time, industry and agriculture promoted each other, transportation and c
10、ommerce trade progressed overall. As early as in 1820s there was flood of new immigrants from Europe to the United States. Then the stream of immigration continued. Between 1815 and 1830 over 500 000 Europeans came into the United States. They had expected to live a better life, but they found thems
11、elves still poor in the crowded Northeast. As they were dissatisfied with the conditions at home, they hoped to find a more favorable environment on the frontier.California Gold Rush. Gold was discovered in California in the 1840s. This rush made lots of people move West with the hopes of becoming r
12、ich! Cheap, Fertile Land. As for the local farmers, they had no better life and they lost their land piece after piece because of land speculation. So they moved west to the vast area of wilderness where the land was cheap and great for farming. Freedom for Runaway from Slaves. Slaves from the South
13、 could have freedom in the new western territories where they settled in all black communities free from white prejudice. The westward movement began in the early 1600s with European settlements along the Atlantic Coast of North America. It continued until the late 1800s. First, some illegal immigra
14、nts went into west, and then American government brings these areas into their control. Then, many pioneers located in these areas. At first, pioneers were located in the east of Mississippi River. In the early 19th century, America expended its territory by the way of buying and invasion. In 1803,
15、American government bought the Louisiana from French. From the early age of 19th century, the immigrants move to the west of Mississippi River. By the mid-1840s, adventurous pioneers had reached what are now California and Oregon in the Far West. The last frontier was the Great Plains between the Mi
16、ssouri River and the Rocky Mountains. The settlement of that region began in the 1860s. In 1862, Lincoln promulgated the homestead law and made the westward movement reach the peak. American Westward Movement is not only the process of original accumulation of capital in the development of capitalis
17、m, but also the process of promoting extensive exploitation of the west and rapid development of economy.The influences of Westward Movement :1. It stimulated the development of American west. It provides ample labors and wealth for the exploration, and it laid a firm foundation for capitalistic dev
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