Unit on Jefferson, Jackson, Native American Resistance & Removal

Question 1

Assimilation

Answer 1

Adopting ways of the dominant society; example: adapt European ways of dress, customs, etc. (Cherokee were offered if they would assimilate, they would not have to be removed west of the Mississippi River)

Question 2

boon

Answer 2

Something to be thankful for; blessing, benefit

In the Louisiana Purchase, the extra land would be a boon to land speculators and would-be settlers.

Question 3

literacy