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3. The American West, c1835–c1895
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3.1 The Plains Indians: Their Beliefs and Way of Life
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3.2 Migration and Settlement
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3.3 Conflict and Tension
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3.4 Changes in the Way of Life of the Plains Indians
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In what years did the flow of events in the American West take place, as studied in this material?
1860-1885
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The Walker ULC was a major
civil
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The Walker ULC caused a significant number of
casualties
and had a lasting impact on the American West.
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What was the name of the treaty that ended the Walker ULC?
Treaty of Texas
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The Cow Boys were known for their conflicts with settlers in
Texas
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What type of conflicts did the Cow Boys often engage in with settlers?
Land disputes
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Steps in the increase of beef cattle in Texas during the 1860s
1️⃣ Demand for beef in the East increased
2️⃣ Railroads expanded into Texas
3️⃣ Ranches developed large herds
4️⃣ Cattle drives became common
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What was the name of the ranching industry in Texas during the late 19th century?
Ranching in Texas
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The ranching industry in Texas contributed to the economic growth of the
American West
.
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The 1867 discovery of gold in Arizona led to the growth of mining
towns
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What was the main economic activity in towns like Tombstone, Arizona?
Mining
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Match the mining town with its state:
Tombstone ↔️ Arizona
Virginia City ↔️ Nevada
Deadwood ↔️ South Dakota
Butte ↔️ Montana
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What was one of the primary tasks of a cowboy during a cattle drive?
Herding cattle
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Cowboys were often highly paid and treated with great respect in the American West.
False
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What was one of the main causes of the Apache Wars?
Loss of land
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The
Apache
Wars resulted in the complete displacement of the Apache tribes from their ancestral lands.
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Who led the Apache resistance during the Geronimo Campaign?
Geronimo
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