Unit 3 Topic 2: The West and the American Indian Experience

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What was the purpose of the Oregon Trail?

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To provide a route for settlers to travel to the Pacific Northwest

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Why did many people travel on the Oregon Trail?

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In search of new opportunities and to escape economic hardship or persecution.

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What was the Trail of Tears and how did it impact the Native American tribes?

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The Trail of Tears was the forced relocation of Native American tribes, resulting in the deaths of thousands due to harsh conditions and disease.

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Why was the Homestead Act significant in the settlement of the West?

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It encouraged westward migration and the settlement of the frontier.

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What was the concept of Manifest Destiny and how did it influence the settlement of the West?

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Manifest Destiny justified the displacement of Native American tribes to make way for American expansion.

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What were the consequences of the Indian Removal Act on the Native American tribes?

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Forced relocation and displacement of Native American tribes

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How did the Gold Rush impact the settlement of the West?

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The Gold Rush led to a rapid influx of settlers to the West in search of gold and economic opportunities.

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What were the challenges faced by the pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

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Harsh weather, disease, lack of food and water, and attacks from Native American tribes

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What were the hardships faced by the Native American tribes during the Trail of Tears?

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Forced relocation, harsh weather, lack of food and supplies, disease outbreaks

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How did the Homestead Act encourage people to move westward?

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It offered 160 acres of land to settlers who agreed to live on the land and improve it for five years.