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Why did the U.S. government want Native Americans to move, and what happened to them?   show
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show They were forced to leave to make way for American settlers. On the Trail of Tears, thousands died from hunger, cold, and disease during the long forced march.  
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show He used legal methods, including petitions and court cases, to resist removal, but the government ignored these efforts and forced the Cherokee to leave.  
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What was Manifest Destiny, and how did it affect Native Americans?   show
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How did the railroad help the U.S. grow, and how did it affect Native Americans and workers?   show
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show Native American warriors won against U.S. forces, but this victory led to more soldiers being sent west and more battles with Native tribes.  
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Who were the Exodusters, and why did they move west?   show
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How did westward expansion harm the land and Native American ways of life?   show
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show It was a tragic event where U.S. soldiers killed over 150 Native American men, women, and children, ending major Native resistance in the Plains.  
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What did the Homestead Act do?   show
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How did westward expansion affect Native Americans?   show
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show Mostly Chinese and Irish immigrants built it. They worked long hours in dangerous conditions for low pay.  
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Why were buffalo important to Native Americans?   show
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What roles did women play in settling the West?   show
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show They faced racism, violence, and lack of opportunity, so they moved west to start new lives.  
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How did cities and transportation change during westward expansion?   show
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show It broke up tribal land and gave small plots to Native families, trying to make them live like white settlers. It weakened Native communities and culture.  
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Why did the U.S. government want Native Americans to move west?   show
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How did the Gold Rush affect westward movement?   show
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How did settlers moving into Mexican land cause problems?   show
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show They were forced onto reservations, lost their traditional lands, and faced pressure to change their culture.  
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Why did the U.S. give land away, and how did it change the West?   show
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show They came for jobs, especially building railroads, but faced racism, low pay, and discrimination.  
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How did women help settle the West?   show
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show Some fought in battles, while others protested or tried to use laws to protect their rights.  
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show Many faced discrimination. Chinese, African Americans, Mexicans, and others worked in railroads, mining, and farming.  
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