Impact of the Dawes Act and Manifest Destiny

The video discusses the impact of Manifest Destiny on Native Americans, focusing on the displacement caused by westward expansion. It explains the concept of assimilation and the Dawes Act, which aimed to integrate Native Americans into American society by allotting them land in exchange for leaving their tribes. The video highlights the cultural and land losses suffered by Native Americans due to these policies and concludes with instructions for a quiz and writing assignment.

What was the primary idea behind Manifest Destiny?

• To end slavery in the United States

• To populate the West and spread American ideals

• To establish trade routes with Europe

• To create a new form of government

Which event is mentioned as a precursor to the westward displacement of Native Americans?

• The Louisiana Purchase

• The Civil War

• The Trail of Tears

• The Gold Rush

What does the term 'assimilation' refer to in the context of Native Americans?

• The development of new languages

• The process of Native Americans adopting the dominant culture's practices

• The creation of new Native American tribes

• The establishment of trade agreements

What was the Dawes Act designed to do?

• Establish trade routes with Native American tribes

• Create new reservations for Native Americans

• Divide Indian land into individual allotments

• Provide education to Native Americans

What difficult choice did the Dawes Act impose on Native Americans?

• Choosing between farming and hunting

• Choosing between education and land

• Choosing between tribal affiliation and owning land

• Choosing between moving west or staying east

What was the intended goal of the Dawes Act according to Americans?

• To create new reservations

• To end all conflicts with Native Americans

• To preserve Native American culture

• To spread capitalism and assimilate Native Americans

How did the Dawes Act affect Native American land ownership over 50 years?

• It doubled their land ownership

• It reduced their land from 150 million acres to 78 million acres

• It increased their land ownership

• It had no effect on land ownership

What was a major consequence of the Dawes Act for many Native Americans?

• Improved education

• Homelessness

• Better healthcare

• Increased wealth

Why did many Native Americans refuse to assimilate?

• They preferred urban living

• They did not want to lose their way of life

• They were promised more land

• They wanted to move to Europe

What was the impact of Manifest Destiny on Native Americans?

• It led to the creation of new tribes

• It resulted in the displacement of Native Americans

• It improved their living conditions

• It had no impact