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GCSE American West
GCSE American West
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1
Choose the consequences of the 1851 Fort Laramie treaty.
The loss of Indian Land
Little Crows War
Little Clouds War
The Sands Creek Massacre
2
What was the Oregon Trail
A route which meant travel to the west was trouble free.
A trail where lots of Oregano grew, hence the name.
A 1500km long trail which sped up travel westward.
A route used by Plain Indians to move Buffalo.
3
Choose two US Government Policies
Indian Removal Act 1830
Burea of Indian Affairs 1863
Indian Friendliness Act 1843
Indian Appropriations Act 1851
4
Who were the Mormons?
A group of Religious settlers who moved West.
A religious group created by Joseph Smith
A group of white Americans with a different religion.
A group of Plains Indians with a different religion.
5
Choose the problems travellers on the Oregon Trail might have faced.
Native American attacks.
Losing their livestock
Illness
Harsh weather
6
What happened to the Donner Party?
They all arrived safely in Oregon.
When they were found there was only people 41 left.
The left far too late to reach Oregon before winter
They resorted to cannibalism.
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Why was Manifest Destiny important to White americans?
It gave them motivation to build upon Western civilisation.
It was linked to their religion
It gave the Americans reasons to have more holidays.
It gave the White Americans a cover to move further west.
8
Which President signed the Indian Removal Act?
Richard Nixon
Andrew Jackson
Andrea Jackson
Andrew Johnson
9
Choose two facts about the Gold rush
Gold was found in California in 1838
More people moved West, often into Plains Indian land.
Most people wished to get rich quick, not many did.
The first gold miners were called the '49'ers'.
10
What were two uses for a Buffalo
Fur - Burnt for fuel
Tanned Hide - Tipi covers
Tongue - Hairbrush
Hooves - Maracas
11
Choose the definition of 'early pioneers'
The first white American people to move west.
The first groups of people to land in America.
The 'trailblazers' that hunted beaver and elk.
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What was counting coup?
A military tactic to show who was the bravest warrior.
A tactic involving not killing, but touching the enemy.
How Plains Indians judged a warriors strength.
How many horses a Native American owns.
