Settlers and American Indians Clash

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The impact of westward expansion on American Indians included events such as the Trail of Tears, Battle of Little Bighorn, and the forced relocation of American Indians to Reservations.

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Trail of Tears, Battle of Little Bighorn, and forced relocation to Reservations

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Which American Indian tribes are mentioned as still living east of the Mississippi River? Options: Cherokee and Seminole, Navajo and Apache, Sioux and Cheyenne, Comanche and Kiowa

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Cherokee and Seminole

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What were some of the activities settlers began after clearing the forests?

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Building homes and farms

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How did many settlers view the American Indians?

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As obstacles to expansion

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True or False: All Indian tribes agreed to move west of the Mississippi River.

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False

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The main reason the Cherokee Nation did not want to give up their lands in Georgia was: Economic benefits from the land, Cultural and historical significance, Pressure from other tribes, Lack of alternative land options

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Cultural and historical significance

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True or False: The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the State of Georgia had the right to enforce laws on Cherokee land.

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False

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Who ignored the Supreme Court's ruling along with President Jackson?

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The State of Georgia

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The journey of the Cherokee people during the Trail of Tears is described as:

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A forced march resulting in suffering and death.

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Describe territorial expansion with emphasis on the Louisiana Purchase, the Lewis and Clark expedition, and the acquisitions of Texas (the Alamo and independence), Oregon (Oregon Trail), and California (Gold Rush and the development of mining towns).

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The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.