5th Grade Westward Expansion

African Americans who moved west after Reconstruction were....

The Transcontinental Railroad impacted Western development how?

This group was resented by those born in the U.S. They formed communities and helped each other

The railroad system had impacts on the natural environment. Check some ways we know.

This group competed with others over resources to “strike it rich”.

Native Americans went to war with settlers because....

This group had conflict with farmers because of the use of barbed wire fences.

Settlers crossed what 4 major river systems.

How did the railroad contribute to Western Economic Growth?

Treaties between Native Americans and the U.S. were not honored because....

Reformers believed Native American children should grow up & learn their own, native customs.

What was an obstacle people had to overcome while heading west.

Group that lost their land to the U.S. government and faced discrimination.

U.S. Government excluded this group from entering because of competition in jobs and mining

The Dawes Severalty Act divided tribal land among Native Americans for farming.

European Immigrants landed on the West Coast.

How was the western climate a challenge to travelers and settlers?

Westward expansion opportunities included:

Asian Immigrants landed on what U.S. Coast.

Towns created near gold mines in the 1800’s were called:

How did railroads lead to the bison decimation?