Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Westward Expansion affecting Native Americans Essay

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After reading the material on how westward expansion affected Native Americans and the nation's rationale for that expansion, write a 1000-word essay. How and why did it happen? How should we observe that history today? Critical thought is better than summary, and the use of outside sources is encouraged. Be sure to have a clear thesis/argument stated in your opening paragraph (Remember--the thesis is not the topic; instead, it is what your are arguing about that topic). The paper should be cited and well written while showing your own critical thought on the material.

Some sources for the essay:

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/ushistory2os/chapter/primary-source-images-conquering-the-west/

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/ushistory2os/chapter/primary-source-chief-joseph-on-indian-affairs-1877-1879/

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/ushistory2os/chapter/primary-source-william-t-hornady-on-the-extermination-of-the-american-bison-1889/

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/ushistory2os/chapter/primary-source-chester-a-arthur-on-american-indian-policy-1881/

https://courses.lumenlearning.com/ushistory2os/chapter/primary-source-frederick-jackson-turner-significance-of-the-frontier-in-american-history-1893/

https://wwnorton.com/college/NRL/epack_ancillaries/AMERICA9/research/ch19_research.html

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Outline: Westward Expansion affecting Native Americans


Introduction

The westward expansion was a period where the government of the United States acquired land
west of the Mississippi river.


Significance of Westward Expansion to the World Today

There are several significant points that the Westward expansion brings to today’s America.


Observing the Westward Expansion History

There is no doubt that the Westward expansion is something worth reminiscing and celebrating.


Running Head: WESTWARD EXPANSION AFFECTING NATIVE AMERICANS

Westward Expansion affecting Native Americans
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Westward Expansion affecting Native Americans
Introduction
The westward Expansion was a period where the government of the United States
acquired land west of the Mississippi River. The most popular lands that the government
acquired at this time were Oregon and Louisiana. The acquisition of these pieces of land led to
the migration of most of the Native Americans towards that direction. The westward expansion
began in 1803 when President Jefferson exercised The Louisiana Purchase. The reason for the
purchase at that time was his belief in independent and virtuous citizenry for survival. There then
came the Oregon Trail and the manifest destiny, which furthered the Westward expansion
agenda (Dobson, 2015). Some scholars argue that the only reason the U.S stopped expanding
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