Treatment
How where the Native Americans treated? Harsh or kind?
Harsh
What do you think "Westward Expansion" would be called by the Native Americans?
The Native Americans would have probably called it "Westward Invasion".
Was the Ghost Dance important to the Native Americans?
Clearly yes.
How do you think Native Americans felt about the cruel treatment that they received from the Americans?
The Native Americans were scared and not pleased.
Where did settlers from the East push the Native Americans to?
Reservations
Were the Native Americans allowed to share their traditions with settlers?
No. In fact, many of the settlers promoted the idea of stopping Native Americans from continuing their traditions.
If the Native Americans failed to complete the American settler's orders, what would happen to them?
The Americans would shoot them with a gun.
Why did Native Americans get kicked out of their lands?
Settlers from the east wanted to settle and build railroads in the West.
What were some popular things Native Americans did during festivals?
Dance
Sing
Tell Hymns and stories
What was the Ghost Dance and what did the Native Americans dream of in the Ghost Dance?
The Ghost Dance was a traditional dance 💃 that Native Americans performed to give them strength. Many of the Native Americans dreamt about a land where Americans and Native Americans where best friends and everything was awesome.
What was the Trail of Tears, and why were the Native Americans kicked out?
The Trail of Tears was a route that the Native Americans had to take, and it is called Trial of Tears because many people died. The Natives had to move because the Americans wanted to settle.
Where was Native American traditions usually done?
These traditions could be done anywhere and everywhere.
What would have happened if the Native Americans fought back against the settlers?
The Native Americans would probably have been killed on the spot.
Do you think 🤔 💠kicking Native Americans out of their lands was necessary?
No
Why did Native Americans have such traditions?
These traditions helped the Native Americans stay strong.