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What did the woman holding a telegraph line in the painting 'American Progress' symbolize?
What did the woman holding a telegraph line in the painting 'American Progress' symbolize?
- The displacement of Native American tribes.
- The spread of communication and technological advancement westward. (correct)
- The expansion of agricultural practices westward.
- The belief in manifest destiny.
The Texas Revolution was fought between Texas and the United States.
The Texas Revolution was fought between Texas and the United States.
False (B)
What was the name of the treaty that concluded the Mexican-American War?
What was the name of the treaty that concluded the Mexican-American War?
Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The U.S. acquired California, Arizona, New Mexico, and other territories through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, known as the ______.
The U.S. acquired California, Arizona, New Mexico, and other territories through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, known as the ______.
Which of the following battles resulted in a significant victory for Native American tribes against U.S. troops?
Which of the following battles resulted in a significant victory for Native American tribes against U.S. troops?
The Gadsden Purchase was made to secure land for a potential railroad route.
The Gadsden Purchase was made to secure land for a potential railroad route.
What was the name of the act that divided tribal land into private plots, aiming to assimilate Native Americans?
What was the name of the act that divided tribal land into private plots, aiming to assimilate Native Americans?
What was a primary consequence of westward expansion on American Indian tribes?
What was a primary consequence of westward expansion on American Indian tribes?
After declaring independence from Mexico, Texas was known as the Republic of ______ before being annexed by the U.S.
After declaring independence from Mexico, Texas was known as the Republic of ______ before being annexed by the U.S.
Match the following events with their significance during Westward Expansion:
Match the following events with their significance during Westward Expansion:
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American Progress
American Progress
Belief that Americans were destined to expand across the continent.
Texas Revolution
Texas Revolution
Conflict where Texas fought for independence from Mexico.
Mexican Cession
Mexican Cession
Territory acquired by the U.S. after the Mexican-American War.
Gadsden Purchase
Gadsden Purchase
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Battle of Little Bighorn
Battle of Little Bighorn
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Wounded Knee Massacre
Wounded Knee Massacre
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Reservations
Reservations
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Dawes Act (1887)
Dawes Act (1887)
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Study Notes
- Image depicts settlers moving westward, exemplifying the conviction that Americans were destined to expand across the continent
- Westward movement occurred via wagons
Technology
- A woman holding a telegraph symbolizes the spread of communication westward
- Farmers are shown working, signifying expansion of farming, food, and supplies westward
Texas Revolution/Independence (1835–1836)
- Texas fought for independence from Mexico
- Key battles include the Battle of Alamo and the Battle of Jacinto
- Texas became the Republic of Texas in 1836
Annexation and War with Mexico (1845–1848)
- Texas was annexed by the U.S. in 1845
- Mexico viewed this as an act of aggression, leading to the Mexican-American War
- The conflict ended with the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848
Mexican Cession/Gadsden Purchase (1848–1853)
- The Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo gave the U.S. California, Arizona, New Mexico, and Mexican Cession land in 1848
- In 1853, the U.S. bought additional land via the Gadsden Purchase to complete present-day Arizona and New Mexico
Impact of Westward Expansion on American Indians
- The westward expansion had significant impacts on the American Indian population
Wars
- Battle of Little Bighorn (1876): Native tribes defeated U.S. troops
- Battle of Wounded Knee (1890): U.S. troops killed over 250 Lakota Sioux, effectively ending Native resistance
Reservations
- Tribes were forced off their land and moved to poor-quality reservations
- Finding food and resources on reservations was difficult
Assimilation
- Dawes Act (1887) divided tribal land into private plots
- Native children were forced to attend schools and give up their culture
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