Impact of Westward Expansion on Native Americans

1. What was one major effect of westward expansion on Native American tribes?
   

• 1. A. Increased trade opportunities with settlers

• 1. B. Forced relocation to reservations

• 1. C. Greater political representation in government

• D. Improved access to educatio

1. Which of the following best describes U.S. government policy toward Native Americans during westward expansion?

• 1. A. Assimilation

• 1. B. Full independence

• 1. C. Equal citizenship

• 1. D. Military alliance

1. The Indian Removal Act of 1830 resulted in:

• 1. A. Native Americans gaining U.S. citizenship

• 1. B. The establishment of tribal sovereignty

• 1. C. The forced relocation of southeastern tribes to territories west of the Mississippi River

• 1. D. The creation of the Bureau of Indian Affairs

1. The Trail of Tears primarily affected which Native American tribe?

• 1. A. Sioux

• 1. B. Apache

• 1. C. Cherokee

• 1. D. Navajo

1. 
   How did the Homestead Act of 1862 impact Native Americans?

• 1. A. It granted Native Americans equal land rights

• 1. B. It provided financial compensation for tribal lands

• 1. C. It reduced the amount of land available to Native Americans

• 1. D. It created protected tribal territories

1. Which statement best describes the U.S. government's approach to treaties with Native American tribes during westward expansion?
   A. Treaties were consistently honored by the U.S. government
   B. Treaties were frequently violated when they conflicted with expansion goals
   C. Treaties were unnecessary as tribes willingly relocated
   D. Treaties were created by Native American leaders

• 1. A. Treaties were consistently honored by the U.S. government

• 1. B. Treaties were frequently violated when they conflicted with expansion goals

• 1. C. Treaties were unnecessary as tribes willingly relocated

• 1. D. Treaties were created by Native American leaders

1. The discovery of gold in the Black Hills led to conflict with which Native American tribe?

• 1. A. Cherokee

• 1. B. Lakota Sioux

• 1. C. Seminole

• D. Pueblo

Which policy attempted to eliminate Native American culture by forcing children to attend boarding schools?

• A. The Dawes Act

• B. The Indian Citizenship Act

• C. Cultural assimilation policy
  

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  D. The Indian Reorganization Act

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   How did the transcontinental railroad affect Native American communities?

• 1. A. It provided jobs and economic opportunities

• 1. B. It disrupted buffalo migration and traditional hunting practices

• 1. C. It allowed tribes to travel more easily between territories

• 1. D. It had minimal impact on Native American life

1. The Battle of Little Bighorn (1876) represented:

• 1. A. A significant Native American victory against U.S. forces

• 1. B. The beginning of peaceful relations between settlers and tribes

• 1. C. The establishment of the reservation system

• 1. D. The end of Native American resistance to westward expansion