QUIZ: Westward Expansion / Indian Wars

There will be a QUIZ next Wednesday/Thursday 12/1-2 over Westward Expansion. Students will be asked to answer TWO of the following questions at random:

• "The US did not provoke a war with Mexico in 1846." To what extent do you agree with this statement? Refer to specific key terms in your answer.
• In class you were introduced to three types of conflicts between Native Americans and the US Government: Expanding Lands vs. Expanding Lands, Protection from Indian Raiding, and Remaining Neutral and Resisting Relocation. Identify and explain one of these types of conflicts. Refer to specific key terms in your answer.
• For over a century, George Custer was widely viewed as a courageous American hero who died bravely defending his nation. Assess this statement while providing details about the Battle of the Little Big Horn / Greasy Grass. Refer to specific key terms in your answer.
• What was Manifest Destiny? Refer to specific key terms in your answer.
• Describe the different attempts of the US Government to assimilate Native Americans. Refer to specific key terms in your answer.