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Why did the U.S. government want Native Americans to move, and what happened to them?	The U.S. wanted Native Americans to move west so settlers could take their land. Many were forced to leave their homes and suffered greatly during the journey.
Why were Native Americans forced to leave their land, and what hardships did they face?	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.
How did Chief John Ross try to stop the U.S. from taking Cherokee land?	He used legal methods, including petitions and court cases, to resist removal, but the government ignored these efforts and forced the Cherokee to leave.
What was Manifest Destiny, and how did it affect Native Americans?	It was the belief that the U.S. should expand west. This idea led to Native Americans losing land and being pushed onto reservations.
How did the railroad help the U.S. grow, and how did it affect Native Americans and workers?	It connected the country, making travel and trade easier. Native Americans lost land, and many workers, especially Chinese immigrants, faced hard and dangerous working conditions.
What happened at the Battle of Little Bighorn, and what were the results?	Native American warriors won against U.S. forces, but this victory led to more soldiers being sent west and more battles with Native tribes.
Who were the Exodusters, and why did they move west?	They were African Americans who left the South to escape racism and find better lives by farming and building new communities in the West.
How did westward expansion harm the land and Native American ways of life?	Expansion led to deforestation, loss of buffalo, pollution, and the destruction of Native lands and traditional lifestyles.
What was the Wounded Knee Massacre?	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.
What did the Homestead Act do?	It gave land to settlers if they agreed to farm it for five years, encouraging many people to move west.
How did westward expansion affect Native Americans?	They lost land, were forced to change their way of life, and often resisted through protests or battles.
Who built the Transcontinental Railroad, and what were their conditions like?	Mostly Chinese and Irish immigrants built it. They worked long hours in dangerous conditions for low pay.
Why were buffalo important to Native Americans?	They used buffalo for food, clothing, shelter, and tools. Killing buffalo hurt their survival and culture.
What roles did women play in settling the West?	Women helped by starting schools, running farms, and creating new communities.
What caused Exodusters to leave the South?	They faced racism, violence, and lack of opportunity, so they moved west to start new lives.
How did cities and transportation change during westward expansion?	New cities grew along railroads and roads. Trains, wagons, and later cars helped people move and trade more easily.
What was the Dawes Act, and how did it affect Native Americans?	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.
Why did the U.S. government want Native Americans to move west?	To give their land to white settlers for farming, mining, and expansion, claiming it was part of national progress.
How did the Gold Rush affect westward movement?	The discovery of gold in California in 1848 caused thousands to move west quickly, often taking Native land and disrupting local life.
How did settlers moving into Mexican land cause problems?	U.S. settlers in Texas clashed with Mexican laws and control, leading to war and the U.S. taking large parts of Mexico’s land.
What happened to Native American tribes during westward expansion?	They were forced onto reservations, lost their traditional lands, and faced pressure to change their culture.
Why did the U.S. give land away, and how did it change the West?	To encourage settlement. It brought many farmers and families west, changing the land and pushing out Native people.
Why did Chinese workers come to the U.S., and what challenges did they face?	They came for jobs, especially building railroads, but faced racism, low pay, and discrimination.
How did women help settle the West?	They opened schools, ran farms and businesses, and helped build stable communities.
How did Native Americans resist losing their land?	Some fought in battles, while others protested or tried to use laws to protect their rights.
How were minority groups treated in the West, and what jobs did they do?	Many faced discrimination. Chinese, African Americans, Mexicans, and others worked in railroads, mining, and farming.

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