President Monroe authorized a survey of the Santa Fe Trail a. to map the borders of the United States. b. to map enough of the trade route for traders to begin commerce. c. they traveled only to the Georgia border. d. to extend movement west into many eastern states.

Cheap land, gold, and hope for a better life attracted people westward. traveling and starting a new life were difficult. most people faced many hardships, including loneliness. however, the west was a place where many cultures met and mixed with each other. it still is today. newspaper headlines attracted people to the west. advertisements promised great opportunities. some american folk songs, like "clementine," however, gave a more real idea of the journey and life there. imagine you live in either california or oregon in 1862. your advertisement may be: •song lyrics •text for a newspaper advertisement write your song or advertisement. include this information: •why people should go •where they should go •how to get there •what to bring •what life will be like •who they may meet •possible dangers you should be creative and persuasive in your advertisement, but also honest.

In a 2-3 paragraph response, analyze the social and economic impacts of the second industrial revolution. be sure to discuss both class and gender. fast

What emperor was given credit for having the aqueducts built