The American West

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Name a use of the buffalo by the Plains Indians
Clothing
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In 1848, the USA gained new territories in the West due to its victory over which country?
Mexico
2 of 7
Identify a problem for settlers on the Plains due to the lack of trees.
No timber for building
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In what year was the Indians Appropriations Act passed?
1851
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What happened in 1837 that 'pushed' white settlers to move West?
Economic crisis
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Identify a bad decision that led to the Donner Party disaster.
Hadn't tried the route before
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Why were the mormons successful?
Used an advanced group, left at the correct time, well equiped
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Card 2

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In 1848, the USA gained new territories in the West due to its victory over which country?

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Mexico

Card 3

Front

Identify a problem for settlers on the Plains due to the lack of trees.

Back

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Card 4

Front

In what year was the Indians Appropriations Act passed?

Back

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Card 5

Front

What happened in 1837 that 'pushed' white settlers to move West?

Back

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