Vocabulary
What does displace mean?
To Force someone to leave their home
this animal was a source of food, shelter and clothing for Native Americans
Buffalo
Explain the reasons behind the forced relocation of Native Americans as a result of westward expansion
The United States government forcefully relocated Native Americans because they wanted to take over the land and did not see Native Americans as equal.
a dance to restore Native Americans to their old way of life
Ghost Dance
What is Manifest Destiny?
The belief that it was America's destiny to expand westward and spread democracy.
the highest court in the country
the Supreme Court
Native Americans were displaced to which modern day state
Oklahoma
What were the perspectives of Native Americans on westward expansion?
Native Americans viewed it as negative because their ways of life were disrupted and they faced many challenges as a result.
the killing of many innocent people
massacre
What is Westward Expansion?
The movement of settlers and the extension of United States territory towards the west
A type of government where people choose their leaders
democracy
Name one of the Five Civilized Tribes
Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole
What was the name of the route that Native Americans took after their forced relocation?
The Trail of Tears.
TRUE/FALSE: The United States acquired all of it's territory peacefully from countries that wanted to sell their land.
FALSE.
How did the idea of Manifest Destiny benefit the United States?
The United States gained 7 new territories and doubled the size of the United States.
The branch of government that the president belongs to
the executive branch
Challenges that Native Americans face on the Trail of Tears
harsh weather, disease, lack of supplies
What challenges did Native Americans face because of Westward expansion?
Their lands were taken, they lost their territories, they lost traditional hunting grounds, and many died on the Trail of Tears.
Who fired the first shot at the massacre
unknown
What opinion did the United States government have of Native Americans during the Manifest Destiny era?
The United States government had a negative view of Native Americans and thought of them as savages.
the 7th president of the United States
Andrew Jackson
What impact did the Indian Removal Act have on Native American tribes?
They were moved out of their homes and their ways of life were disrupted.
What were some challenges Native Americans faced on the Trail of Tears?
Lack of food, disease, exhaustion, severe weather.
About how many Native Americans were killed
300
What were some motivations behind Westward Expansion in America?
desire for new land and resources, the spread of American democracy, and belief in American exceptionalism.