Wednesday 1-25-17

The West (1865-1890)
Groups that settled the West
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Pacific Railway Act - 1863

Promontory Point, UT - 1869

Homestead Act

Morrill Land Grant Act

US Indian Policy

-Dawes Act 1887

-Indian Wars

-Cowboys & Ranchers

-Joseph Glidden

Destruction of the Buffalo - Cause and effect activity
Read pages 439-440 in your book.
What were the major effects of the destruction of the Buffalo on the Native Americans?

Watch episode 4 of The American West (1:44 - 15:35)

American West Episode 4

Sources of Conflict Activity:
Identify 5 sources of conflict between the Plains Indians and the US Government.