Exam III: American West

Question 1

Thesis

Answer 1

America filled out the west from 1860 to 1900 by promoting the idea of freedom and individualism, socially and economically, and by depleting indigenous in Buffalo populations.

Question 2

Argument #1: depletion of indigenous & buffalo (7)

Answer 2

1. Reform West
2. Land distribution
3. Many indigenous lost lands & died
4. (Ex) Sand Creek Massacre (1864)
5. “Useless resistance” - largely end
6. Buffalo dependence & killed
7. Réservations & results (2)

Question 3

Argument #2: freedom & individualism (6)

Answer 3

1. . Boost in immigration —> diversity
2. Economic opportunity
3. Development dependent on immigrants
4. Farming
5. (Ex) gold & cowboys
6. Eastern support & gain

Question 4

Conclusions (2)

Answer 4

1. No homogeneity

2. Region became known for individualism & independence but required gov support