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Native American Problem/Solution
Hugh Glass/Mountain Men
Trails West
Trails West Supplies/Key Ideas
Mixed
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What are the order of the 3 solutions the U.S. had in order to get rid of the Native Americans?
1. Assimilation 2. Relocation 3. Genocide
100
What are mountain men?
Mountain men are explorers. Their explorations helped Americans learn information about the far west.
100
Explain the California Trail. Who took it? Why? How far?
The California trail carried over 250,000 gold seekers and farmers in the 1840's and 1850's. It was over 1,000 miles.
100
Name 5 supplies that would've been taken on the trails west.
(Answers may vary) Rifle Tin Reflector Oven Woven Basket Skillet & Ladle Bucket Butter Churner Flour Sacks Dutch Oven Chest Quilt Clock Banjo Hammer Washboard Rope Burlap Sack Wagon Prairie Schooner Oxen Diary
100
How did the war of 1812 affect American manufacturing?
After the war it was clear that because the war had interrupted trade and Americans were forced to make many of their own goods, which increased American Manufacturing.
200
What is the definition of assimilation and genocide?
Assimilation: when a person acquires the social and psychological characteristics of a group Genocide: planned extermination of a racial, political, or cultural group
200
Who is Hugh Glass?
Hugh Glass was a mountain man who was probably mauled by bear. He was most likely left alone very injured with no weapons after Fitzgerald and Bridger left him.
200
Explain the Trail of Tears. Who took it? Why? How far?
The Native Americans that were forced to relocate took this trail. It was 2,200 miles of land and water routes.
200
Why did they use oxen instead of horses?
Even though the oxen were slower than the horses, they were more adaptable to eating prairie grass which was less expensive.
200
What is Jay's treaty?
Jay's treaty was a treaty where the British agreed to leave Ohio Valley by 1796. They agreed to pay damages to the U.S. vessels they had seized.
300
Explain the first solution.
Assimilation: This was a tribe's first choice, it meant absorbing them into the American society by teaching them to give up their tribal ways and to speak like, dress like, and act like, the Americans. This was mainly done through boarding schools.
300
Why did Fitzgerald and Bridger not leave Glass any tools?
They didn't leave any tools because that would be giving the Native American's an opportunity to steal them.
300
Explain the Oregon Trail. Who took it? Why? How far?
The Oregon Trail was a pathway to the Pacific for fur traders, farmers, gold seekers, and missionaries. It was over 2,000 miles.
300
How did the travelers defend against Native Americans?
They traveled in wagon trains for defense.
300
How did the U.S.'s relationship with Spain change after Pickney's Treaty?
The U.S. won favorable terms with Spain, both countries agreed to share the Mississippi River.
400
Explain the second solution.
Relocation: Sometimes the Americans relocated the Native Americans by moving them thousands of miles west. This caused thousands of deaths. Sometimes, the Native Americans tried to assimilate but were still forced to relocate. The relocation was often known as the trail of tears.
400
What did Hugh Glass most likely rely on for survival?
His possibles pouch.
400
Explain the Santa Fe Trail. Who took it? Why? How far?
The Santa Fe Trail was a highway between 1821-1880. It was used by Mexican and American Traders.
400
What is the difference between a prairie schooner and a wagon?
A prairie schooner is a small farm wagon. They are lighter and easier to maneuver.
400
What was Alexander Hamilton's job?
Secretary of Treasury
500
Explain the third step.
Genocide: If tribes did not assimilate or relocate, a genocide was another to get rid of them. A genocide was a planned extermination of a racial political or cultural group.
500
How was Hugh Glass most likely killed?
Hugh Glass was most likely killed by the Arikaras near the Missouri River.
500
Explain the Mormon Trail. Who took it? Why? How far?
Led by Brigham Young, over 70,000 Mormons traveled the trail 1846-1869 to escape religious freedom. It went from Illinois to Salt Lake City, Utah and it was 1,300 miles.
500
What was a purpose of a diary?
A lot of people had them to record in, in order to learn from the experience.
500
What did Alexander Hamilton believe about the national government?
He believed the national government should be strong than the state.