Impact of Westward Expansion on American Indians

What impact did westward expansion have on the American Indians?

• The American Indians became farmers rather than nomads.

• The American Indians had to assimilate into the American lifestyle.

• The American Indians’ food supply increased as they moved to reservations.

• The American Indians lost many resources as the buffalo population declined.

What caused the Trail of Tears?

• the Gold Rush

• the War of 1812

• the Indian Removal Act

• the Battle of Little Bighorn

Which describes an effect of the Trail of Tears?

• The Native Americans were forced out of the United States

• Cherokee tribe members died because of disease and lack of food.

• The Cherokee, Choctaw, and Seminole tribe members were able to stay on their land.

• Native American tribe members were strengthened by the move to new homes and saw their populations increase.

What conclusion can be drawn based on the information given?

• The War of 1812 began.

• The Trail of Tears started for the Cherokee Indians.

• The Battle of Little Bighorn occurred in the Montana territory.

• Lewis and Clark began their expedition because the Louisiana Purchase was finalized.

Which BEST explains the reason for President Jackson sending Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Purchase?

• to find gold

• to find Oregon

• to find a way over the Rocky Mountains

• to find a water route to the Pacific Ocean

Which BEST completes the chart?

• A. A peace treaty was signed.

• B. The Battle of the Alamo was fought.

• C. Texas became part of the United States.

• D. The Texans won the battle in San Antonio.

Which BEST describes some of the worst dangers of the Oregon Trail?

• supplies and space

• disease and terrain

• length of journey and shelter

• Native Americans and weather

Where did Sam MOST LIKELY live?

• California

• Louisiana

• Oregon

• Texas

Why was this an important contribution for women?

• A. Their work led to women gaining the right to vote.

• B. Their work fought for women to become landowners.

• C. Their work helped to bring an end to slavery of women.

• D. Their work provided support to women who suffered a great loss during the westward expansion movement.

Which TWO statements describe the contribution of Harriet Tubman as well as challenges she faced?

• She helped about 300 slaves escape from the South to the North.

• She gave speeches pushing for the abolition of slavery and for women's rights.

• Her work was physically hard, and she was constantly in danger of being enslaved again.

• She wrote pamphlets, gave speeches, and hosted conventions to promote women's suffrage.

• Her work angered men who did not think women should vote and faced loud opposition and sometimes violence.