Reading 2/10/23: Native American Impact
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- Q1
1. Part A: How is the text organized?
Using problem and solution
Using compare and contrast
Using cause and effect
Using description
300s - Q2
2. Part B: Using the structure chosen in part A, What is the author's purpose in writing this text?
To show how great westward expansion was.
To explain the actions of American Indians and the effect they had on the US expanding west.
To explain the actions of Americans while expanding the US and the effect it had on the American Indians
To describe the unique ways settlers moved out west.
300s - Q3
3. What is the author’s overall message of the text? (Think Main Idea)
The author’s overall message of this text is that westward expansion had a huge negative impact on the Native American People.
The author’s overall message of this text is that sometimes you have to fight for what you want.
The author’s overall message of this text is that westward expansion was an exciting time in US history.
The author’s overall message of this text is that westward expansion was beneficial for everyone.
300s - Q4
4. Which section of the text does NOT support the authors overall message from the previous question?
Lasting impact
Indian Removal Act
The northwest ordinance
300s - Q5
5. What was the impact of the Indian Removal Act? (think effect)
They were forced off their homeland
Many Native Americans died
The US gained more land, previously owned by Native Americans
Many Native Americans got Diseases
All of the above
300s - Q6
6. What was the cause of the Trail of Tears?
The Indian removal Act forced American Indians to be removed off their land
The Native Americans wanted to be separate from the US government
The white settlers were forced to move onto Indian land.
Disease, hunger and bad conditions caused American Indians to die
300s - Q7
7. Summarize the main idea of the SECTION “Lasting Impact” in one sentence.
The US was treated unfairly by the American Indians, but by the beginning of the 1900, almost all citizens had found a place to move to
The American Indians fought hard against the US, but by the beginning of the 1900, almost all of them had been relocated.
The US treated American Indians fairly and this lead to a peaceful time in history.
300s - Q8
8. Explain the meaning of the word “relocation" as it is used in the text. "The Indian Removal Act caused the Trail of Tears. This was the name given to the relocation of several Native American tribes to the West."
separate from your family
move to another place.
fight in a battle
severely wounded
300s