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Social, Economic And Social Effects Of Westward Expansion On The US

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Westward Expansion had significant political, economic, and social effects on the United States. While it brought economic growth and new opportunities, it also led to significant economic upbringings with women and the assimilation of Native Americans. Most political issues tied in with some of the other effects, economic and social. Firstly, white people thought that one of the only ways to stop future conflicts with Native Americans was with assimilation (Doc B). White settlers believed that the Native American way of life was unethical and that it’s lower and worse than their culture (Doc B). This lead to the assimilation of Native Americans which will be mentioned later on. Economic effects start with women and their effect on the Homestead
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