Question
Use the quote below and your reading from your textbook to answer the question below.
"One year ago this was a vast, houseless, uninhabitable prairie. Today I can see more than thirty dwellings from my door."
What factors caused Native Americans in the West to lose land in the 1800s? Select 2.
(2 points)
Responses
White settlers continued to move west seeking more land to farm, as well as gold
White settlers continued to move west seeking more land to farm, as well as gold
Treaties with Native American groups were followed closely.
Treaties with Native American groups were followed closely.
Native Americans were more motivated to settle in the cities in the East.
Native Americans were more motivated to settle in the cities in the East.
Native Americans were moved to reservations to allow for more white settlers.
Native Americans were moved to reservations to allow for more white settlers.
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Correct responses:
- White settlers continued to move west seeking more land to farm, as well as gold
- Native Americans were moved to reservations to allow for more white settlers.