American History
III Lesson 13: Westward Expansion and Conflict with Native Americans
1. Timeline of History: As before, carefully examine the timeline at the beginning of this chapter so you have a good idea of what happened and when during this period (pp. 256-257). Compare important events in both the American timeline with other world events. Which event(s) do you think has/have had the most lasting impact to our time? (Be sure to explain the reason for your answer.)
2. Crash Course Quick Review:
a. What are some of the quintessential myths of the American Western Frontier?
b. How many different ethnic groups were involved in this westward expansion? What were they?
c. Although “rugged individualism and independence” is an American ideal, the government played an important role in westward expansion. Discuss how these two diametrically opposed forces worked together?
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d. What role did railroads play in the transformation of society at this time? e. What were the primary motivating forces for the conflicts between white settlers and tho native nannies?
