Period 6 (1865-1898) Flashcards

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Conservationist movement

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Department of interior created
John Muir creates Sierra club
Federal improvement=TR who sets up national parks

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Native American policies (1865-98)

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Battle of little big horn (Sioux Tribe kills Custer, gets crushed by govt)
Ghost dance movement among Sioux–> battle of wounded knee (last major indian battle bc US wins so hard)
Dawes act & Carlisle Indian schools: force NAs to assimilate

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Reasons for post civil war westward expansion

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  1. Economic opportunities (mining, farming, cattle)

2. Federal policies: homestead act, pacific railroad act, removing of Indians

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