U1Ch1 Westward Expansion

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What did historian Frederick Jackson Turner think was most important in the development of American history? Options: cattle, the frontier, the railroad, voting rights

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the frontier

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What was the Gold Rush?

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A movement of people to CA and CO where gold was discovered.

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What was the purpose of institutions such as the Carlisle Indian Industrial School?

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to force the assimilation of Native Americans

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According to the map, what happened in the United States between 1860 and 1890?

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Ten new territories in the West became states.

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What set the events of the Sand Creek Massacre in motion? A rumor spread that Native Americans were responsible for the murder of a mining family.

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A rumor spread that Native Americans were responsible for the murder of a mining family.

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According to Turner, what has the American intellect gained from the frontier?

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strength and individualism

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What effect did the Gold Rush have on the Native Americans of the Pacific coast?

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The Gold Rush caused settlers to drive Native Americans from their lands.

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Why were Wild West shows like Buffalo Bill’s popular?

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They entertained crowds with stories (even if not accurate) about the West

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What were posters like this one meant to encourage?

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settlement of western territories

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Many Americans were drawn westward after the Civil War due to opportunities such as land and resources, which resulted in significant effects on Native American homelands and cultures. What was the main effect of this westward settlement?

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Native American lands were taken and cultures were disrupted.