Impact of American West Expansion on Plains Indians

Impact of American West Expansion on Plains Indians

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

Mr. Williams discusses the impact of the railroad, cattle industry, and gold prospecting on Native Americans in the American West. The lesson highlights how these developments disrupted Native American lifestyles, leading to loss of land, resources, and independence. The railroad and cattle industry limited access to buffalo, while gold prospecting led to conflicts over land. The lesson concludes with a summary of these impacts.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary focus of Mr. Williams' lesson on the American West?

The role of Native Americans in the American Civil War

The impact of European settlers on Native American culture

The influence of the railroad, Gold Rush, and cattle industry on Native Americans

The development of American cities in the 19th century

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the completion of the railroad in 1869 affect the Plains Indians?

It improved their relationship with European settlers

It allowed them to travel more easily across the country

It led to the loss of land rights and disrupted their lifestyle

It provided them with new trade opportunities

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one consequence of the railroad cutting through Native American lands?

Increased buffalo population

Improved hunting opportunities

Expansion of Native American territories

Creation of a border that limited buffalo grazing

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the cattle industry impact the Plains Indians' lifestyle?

It provided them with new agricultural techniques

It led to an increase in buffalo population

It encouraged them to adopt a nomadic lifestyle

It reduced their grazing land and pushed them to work on ranches

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant effect of the cattle industry on the Plains Indians?

Improved relations with cowboys

Loss of traditional nomadic lifestyle

Increased independence for the Plains Indians

Access to new hunting grounds

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one impact of gold prospecting on the Plains Indians?

It improved their relationship with miners

It provided them with new economic opportunities

It led to conflicts over land ownership

It strengthened their cultural practices

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the discovery of gold in the Montana territory affect the Plains Indians?

It caused conflicts over the Bozeman Trail

It resulted in the expansion of their territories

It led to peaceful negotiations with settlers

It provided them with new trade routes

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?