Tension with Indigenous peoples (Edexcel GCSE History): Quizzes
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What fundamental contradiction existed in US policy towards Indigenous peoples?
What fundamental contradiction existed in US policy towards Indigenous peoples?
Wanted expansion AND peaceful coexistence
How many tribal members were forced to relocate under the 1830 Indian Removal Act?
How many tribal members were forced to relocate under the 1830 Indian Removal Act?
Approximately 46,000
What did white Americans call the territory where Indigenous peoples were relocated in 1830?
What did white Americans call the territory where Indigenous peoples were relocated in 1830?
The Great American Desert
Which act established the 'Permanent Indian Frontier' in 1834?
Which act established the 'Permanent Indian Frontier' in 1834?
Indian Trade and Intercourse Act
How long did the 'Permanent Indian Frontier' actually last before being ended?
How long did the 'Permanent Indian Frontier' actually last before being ended?
17 years
What was the impact of the 1848 Mexican-American War on Indian Territory?
What was the impact of the 1848 Mexican-American War on Indian Territory?
It surrounded Indigenous lands with US land
Where did the 1851 Indian Appropriations Act establish reservations?
Where did the 1851 Indian Appropriations Act establish reservations?
Present-day Oklahoma
What did the 1851 Fort Laramie Treaty officially allow?
What did the 1851 Fort Laramie Treaty officially allow?
Settlers to move into Indian Territory
What role did the US Army play in supporting westward expansion?
What role did the US Army play in supporting westward expansion?
Forced tribes from routes & defended settlers
What lifestyle did the government hope reservations would teach Indigenous peoples?
What lifestyle did the government hope reservations would teach Indigenous peoples?
Farming similar to white Americans
What size change did reservations create for Indigenous territories?
What size change did reservations create for Indigenous territories?
Moved to smaller government-managed areas
When was the Permanent Indian Frontier formally abolished?
When was the Permanent Indian Frontier formally abolished?
1890