Manifest Destiny, Expansion, and Indigenous Impact

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Explain how the concept of Manifest Destiny influenced American expansion and its impact on Indigenous populations.

Manifest Destiny, the belief in American exceptionalism and divine right to expand, fueled westward expansion, leading to the displacement, oppression, and cultural destruction of Indigenous populations.

Analyze the economic factors that drove the fur trade in the American West and its ecological consequences.

European demand for furs, particularly beaver pelts, drove the fur trade, leading to over-trapping and decline in beaver populations, disrupting ecosystems and impacting Indigenous communities dependent on these resources.

How did the Louisiana Purchase alter the balance of power between the U.S. government and Native American tribes in the early 19th century?

The Louisiana Purchase significantly increased U.S. territory, leading to increased conflicts with Native American tribes over land control. While legally the US owned the land, they still needed to coerce land from the Indigenous people. The purchase enabled settler expansion, escalating tensions and eroding the balance of power previously held to some degree by Native people.

Discuss the role of slavery in shaping the economic and social landscape of the American West during the 19th century.

<p>As the United States expanded westward, slavery became a contentious issue, with proponents seeking to extend the institution into new territories for economic gains, while opponents fought to prevent its spread, leading to political and social divisions.</p>
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Evaluate the long-term consequences of the Lewis and Clark expedition on American expansion and its impact on Native American tribes.

<p>While the Lewis and Clark expedition expanded American knowledge of the West, it also marked the beginning of increased US encroachment on Native American lands, furthering conflicts, forced removals, and cultural disruption.</p>
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Explain why access to Indigenous land is considered a trigger of the American Revolution.

<p>Colonists fought to expand westward, triggering conflict with the British government. The Proclamation Line of 1763 forbade the settlers from moving past the line, effectively protecting Indigenous land. This Line angered colonists who felt entitled to the land, which contributed to revolutionary sentiment.</p>
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Elaborate on the purpose of the Lewis and Clark expedition.

<p>Commissioned by Thomas Jefferson, the Lewis and Clark Expedition aimed to explore, map, and assess the resources of the newly acquired Louisiana Purchase, with a focus on establishing trade routes, asserting American sovereignty, and gathering scientific knowledge of the region's flora, fauna, and geography.</p>
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How did maps play a role in overlooking Indigenous boundaries territories in North America during the late 18th century?

<p>Maps created by European powers often disregarded Indigenous nations and their territories, depicting North America as divided among Spanish, French, and British possessions, thereby erasing Indigenous sovereignty and legitimizing colonial claims.</p>
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Discuss the relationship between Sacagawea, Lewis and Clark as they traversed the land.

<p>Sacagawea played as translator and diplomat in the Lewis and Clark Expedition. She facilitated communication between the expedition and the Indigenous communities, and helped save journals and scientific instruments during times of hardship.</p>
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Critically analyze the statement: 'The American frontier represents the dividing line between civilization (European colonists) and savagery (Indigenous people).'

<p>The statement reflects a biased perspective that devalues Indigenous cultures and ways of life while glorifying European colonization. It ignores the complexity and sophistication of Indigenous societies, as well as the violence and exploitation inherent in the expansion and policies of civilization.</p>
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Manifest Destiny

The belief that Americans were destined to expand throughout the continent.

Proclamation Line of 1763

Separated colonists from Native American lands after the French and Indian War.

Louisiana Purchase

Purchase of a vast territory from France in 1803, doubling the size of the U.S.

Lewis and Clark

Tasked with exploring the Louisiana Purchase and finding a waterway to the Pacific.

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Sacagawea

Native American woman who helped Lewis and Clark, serving as translator and guide.

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The American Frontier

Area symbolizing opportunity and a new life but also exploitation of Indigenous people.

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American Exceptionalism

The idea Americans were different from other countries based on westward expansion.

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US Expansion

The newly independent nation focused on westward expansion to create co-equal states.

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Haitian Revolution

Overthrew French slaveholders, influencing Napoleon to sell land to the U.S.

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York

A slave on Lewis and Clark's exploration team, important to the group, well-regarded due to his color.

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