+**Westward Expansion** describes the 19th-century migration of settlers across North America, profoundly shaping the continent. This era was fueled by concepts like [Manifest Destiny](/wiki/manifest_destiny) and dramatically reshaped the land acquired through events such as the [Louisiana Purchase](/wiki/louisiana_purchase).
+## See also
+- [Oregon Trail](/wiki/oregon_trail)
+- [Gold Rush](/wiki/gold_rush)
+- [Homestead Act](/wiki/homestead_act)
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