American Westward Expansion flashcards #2 (Nat Am focus)

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What was the main focus of Native American conflict with the U.S. post Civil War?

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The main focus was the struggle over land and resources as the U.S. expanded westward, leading to numerous battles and treaties.

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What was a significant outcome of the Native American conflict with the U.S. post Civil War?

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A significant outcome was the forced relocation of many Native American tribes to reservations.

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How did the U.S. government attempt to resolve conflicts with Native Americans post Civil War?

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The U.S. government attempted to resolve conflicts through treaties, military force, and the establishment of reservations.

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What was the Dawes Act of 1887 and how did it impact Native Americans?

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The Dawes Act aimed to assimilate Native Americans by dividing tribal lands into individual plots, which led to significant loss of Native land and culture.

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Which famous battle marked a turning point in Native American resistance during the post Civil War era?

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The Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876, where Native American forces defeated the U.S. Army, was a significant turning point.

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How did the reservation system affect Native American communities socially and economically?

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The reservation system often led to poverty, loss of traditional ways of life, and dependency on government aid among Native American communities.

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What role did the U.S. military play in enforcing the reservation system after the Civil War?

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The U.S. military was used to forcibly relocate Native Americans and suppress resistance (Little Bighorn and Wounded Knee), ensuring tribes remained on reservations.

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How did Native American children experience assimilation policies in the late 19th century?

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Many Native American children were sent to boarding schools where they were prohibited from speaking their languages and practicing their cultures, aiming to assimilate them into Euro-American society.

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What was the significance of the Wounded Knee Massacre in 1890 for Native American history?

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The Wounded Knee Massacre marked the end of major Native American armed resistance to U.S. expansion and is remembered as a tragic symbol of the oppression faced by Native peoples.

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What was the purpose of the Indian Appropriations Act of 1851 and its later amendments?

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The Indian Appropriations Act of 1851 and its amendments aimed to legally confine Native Americans to reservations, further restricting their movement and autonomy.