III Lesson 13: Westward Expansion and Conflict with Native Americans
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.)
Crash Course Quick Review:
- What are some of the quintessential myths of the American Western Frontier?
- How many different ethnic groups were involved in this westward expansion? What were they?
- 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?
- 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?