Question

the indian wars part 1
part a: unscramble and match: instructions: first, unscramble the terms in the left box. second, place the letter of the term next to the description that matches it in the box on the right
a. nraaragi - agrarian

1. h in many matriarchal societies, women could choose their husbands.

b. ouixs - sioux

1. in a/an economy, farming is the chief occupation.

c. offalub - buffalo

1. when a group of people consistently follow a group of animals for resources, those people care called

d. atdenroaici - eradicated

1. this precious metal encouraged many american citizens to migrate to the west.

e. ntseyid - destiny

1. prior to the late 1800s, many native americans were relocated in the west and assigned to live on

f. dgol - gold

1. this native american group consisted of people who lived a nomadic lifestyle.

g. onmasd - nomads

1. many american citizens believed in manifest , which was the belief that god wanted the usa to expand west.

h. imhtaralcra - matriarchal

1. this was the most important animal for many native americans and was used for food, shelter, and clothing.

i. rieotsvrneas - reservations

1. means \destruction\. used in the context of native american culture & the disappearance of the buffalo.

part b: short answer: instructions: answer the questions below.

1. what were some motivations that encouraged many american citizens to travel to the west in the late 1800s?
2. why did eradication of the buffalo cause problems between native americans and settlers.
3. why did conflict develop between native americans in the west and american citizens relocating to the west?

Explanation:

For Part A, we match the unscrambled terms with their descriptions based on knowledge of historical - cultural and economic concepts related to Native Americans and American westward expansion. For Part B, we draw on historical reasons for westward migration, and the impact of buffalo eradication and cultural - territorial differences between Native Americans and settlers.

1. Part A:

• 1: h. matriarchal
• 2: a. agrarian
• 3: g. nomads
• 4: f. gold
• 5: i. reservations
• 6: b. Sioux
• 7: e. destiny (Manifest Destiny concept)
• 8: c. Buffalo
• 9: d. eradicated

1. Part B:

• 1: Some motivations included the discovery of gold and other precious metals which promised wealth, the idea of Manifest Destiny which was the belief that it was America's God - given right to expand west, and the availability of new land for farming and settlement.
• 2: The buffalo was crucial to Native American life, used for food, shelter, and clothing. Its eradication by settlers disrupted Native American culture and way of life, and also led to competition for remaining resources.
• 3: Conflict developed because American citizens relocating to the West wanted the land that Native Americans had lived on for generations. There were also cultural differences, with settlers not respecting Native American ways of life, beliefs, and territorial claims.

Answer:

1. Part A:

• 1. h. matriarchal
• 2. a. agrarian
• 3. g. nomads
• 4. f. gold
• 5. i. reservations
• 6. b. Sioux
• 7. e. destiny
• 8. c. Buffalo
• 9. d. eradicated

1. Part B:

• 1. Discovery of gold, belief in Manifest Destiny, availability of new land for farming and settlement.
• 2. Disruption of Native American culture and way of life due to buffalo being crucial for their survival, and competition for remaining resources.
• 3. Land - ownership disputes as settlers wanted Native American land, and cultural differences with settlers not respecting Native American ways.