Native American History and Policies

The video covers the Westward Expansion in the late 19th century, focusing on migration, economic opportunities, and the resulting social and environmental impacts. It discusses the role of railroads, mining, and farming in attracting settlers, as well as the negative effects on Native American populations and the environment. The video also highlights conflicts with Native Americans, treaty violations, and assimilation policies, while acknowledging the resilience of Native cultures. The conservation movement and key historical events like the Sand Creek Massacre and Wounded Knee are also covered.

What was one of the main reasons people moved to the West during the late 19th century?

• To escape from urban life

• To explore new cultures

• To find new opportunities in railroads, mining, and farming

• To join the military

Which invention was crucial in facilitating Westward settlement?

• The automobile

• The telegraph

• The steam engine

• The printing press

What was a significant environmental impact of Westward Expansion?

• Rise in sea levels

• Expansion of desert areas

• Decimation of the American Bison population

• Increase in forest cover

What was the purpose of the conservation movement in the late 19th century?

• To increase agricultural output

• To protect natural resources from over-exploitation

• To expand urban areas

• To promote industrial growth

What was the outcome of the Treaty of Fort Laramie?

• It allowed unrestricted settlement in the Black Hills

• It ended the Civil War

• It established a reservation for the Sioux in South Dakota

• It granted citizenship to Native Americans

What was the significance of the Battle of Little Bighorn?

• It marked the end of the Indian Wars

• It was a major victory for Native American tribes against U.S. forces

• It resulted in the capture of Sitting Bull

• It led to the signing of the Treaty of Fort Laramie

What was the main goal of the Dawes Severalty Act?

• To preserve Native American cultures

• To assimilate Native Americans into American society

• To provide military training to Native Americans

• To establish new reservations

What was the primary function of Indian schools like the Carlisle Indian Industrial School?

• To assimilate Native American children into American culture

• To preserve Native American languages

• To train Native Americans in traditional crafts

• To provide religious education

How did Native Americans demonstrate resilience in the face of assimilation policies?

• By forming new political alliances

• By migrating to urban areas

• By maintaining their cultural identities and traditions

• By abandoning their cultural practices

What was a key theme in the recap of the lecture?

• The success of assimilation policies

• The decline of Native American populations

• The failure of the conservation movement

• The economic opportunities of Westward Expansion