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Modern U.S. History Lecture #3

Modern U.S. History Lecture #3. Western Expansion. Themes. Westward expansion promised new opportunities for the American dream, yet success was often elusive. The promises of American life were not available to Native Americans. Farmers began to call for reform.

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Modern U.S. History Lecture #3

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  1. Modern U.S. HistoryLecture #3 Western Expansion

  2. Themes • Westward expansion promised new opportunities for the American dream, yet success was often elusive. • The promises of American life were not available to Native Americans. • Farmers began to call for reform

  3. Buffalo Skulls at the Michigan Carbon Works, 1895

  4. Chief Joseph • What was Chief Joseph’s background? • What did he think of Lewis & Clark? What did he think of subsequent American settlers? Why did he make this contrast? • Why did he surrender to General Howard and agree to settle on a reservation? • What was his assessment of the U.S. government? • What did he want from Americans in the future?

  5. Chester Arthur and Indian Policy • When and where did President Arthur give this speech? • According to Arthur, why had Indian policy failed up to that point? • What specific measures did he propose to remedy this failure? • What was Arthur’s overall assessment of Native American culture? Given this view, why was Arthur considered a reformer in his day?

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