Period 6 (1865-1898) Flashcards
1
Q
Conservationist movement
A
Department of interior created
John Muir creates Sierra club
Federal improvement=TR who sets up national parks
2
Q
Native American policies (1865-98)
A
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
3
Q
Reasons for post civil war westward expansion
A
- Economic opportunities (mining, farming, cattle)
2. Federal policies: homestead act, pacific railroad act, removing of Indians