The expansion of settlers into western territories in the 1800s is known as the ...

• A. Yellow Journalism
• B. Victory Gardens
• C. Westward Expansion
• D. Vietnam War

Answer: (C)

Westward expansion describes the movement of settlers into the American West during the 1800s, driven by opportunities for land and wealth and the belief in Manifest Destiny. This process included trails like the Oregon Trail, the California Gold Rush, and policies such as the Homestead Act, plus the transformative impact of railroads that opened access to new territories. It reshaped maps, economies, and cultures, and often involved conflict with Indigenous peoples. The other options point to topics from different times or subjects: Yellow Journalism refers to sensational news reporting in the late 19th century, Victory Gardens are a World War II home-front effort, and the Vietnam War occurred in the mid- to late 20th century.