Native Americans and Westward Expansion

Which act led to the forced removal of Native Americans from their ancestral lands?

• Trail of Tears

• Indian Removal Act

• Reservation Act

What was the primary purpose of the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1851?

• To establish peace and define territorial boundaries between the United States government and various Native American tribes.

• To force Native American tribes to assimilate into American culture

• To declare war on Native American tribes

Which animal played a crucial role in the lives of Native Americans on the Great Plains?

• Buffalo

• Horse

• Eagle

• Coyote

What was the impact of westward expansion on the buffalo population?

• The buffalo population increased as a result of westward expansion.

• Westward expansion had no impact on the buffalo population.

• The buffalo population was greatly reduced due to westward expansion.

What is a small piece of government land set aside for native Americans?

• Territory
• Reservation
• Colony

_________________ a network of different routes — is over 5,000 miles long and covers nine states is known as?

• Trail of tears

• Trail of Joy

• its just a trail

What animal did the Native Americans use for Food, Shelter, Clothing, and tools?

• crow

• horse

• Buffalo

__________forced millions of Native Americans onto reservations?

• Hand Shake agreements

• Treaties

• Payments