A Study on American Westward Movement and Its Influences

As a most important part of American history, Westward Movement plays a very significant role in the American development. It has great impacts on American politics, economy, and national characteristics and other aspects. Therefore, a study on the movement and its influences will contribute a lot to the further understanding of American history and why it has developed so dramatically. The backgrounds of the movement are mainly discussed in the thesis, including political, economic and social backgrounds. Processes and influences of the movement are also discussed in the thesis.