identify two events or developments that had a significant impact on United States territorial expansion between 1800 and 1900

Discuss the historical circumstances surrounding The Homestead Act (1862) Evaluate the importance of the Homestead Act on the growth of the United States Describe the impact (either positive or negative) of the Homestead act on a specific group in the United States. Repeat all three steps but instead of the Homestead Act, do the Native American Indian policy (1800-1900)