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Also known as the Great Sioux War.

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Black Hills War

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Represented by military leaders and politicians.

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U.S. Government

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Guaranteed Sioux ownership of the Black Hills.

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Treaty of Fort Laramie

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Sitting Bull, Crazy Horse, and General George Custer.

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Notable Figures

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Took place in the late 19th century, primarily in 1876-1877.

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Time Period

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A conflict between the United States and several Native American tribes, mainly the Sioux.

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Conflict Participants

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This led to significant changes in their way of life and culture.

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Cultural Impact

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U.S. settlers began encroaching on Sioux lands, violating the treaty.

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Settler Encroachment

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Gold was discovered in the Black Hills in 1874, leading to increased tension.

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Gold Discovery

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Included the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota.

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Sioux Tribes

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Sioux were forced onto reservations and lost their land.

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Sioux Reservations

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The U.S. government ultimately defeated the Sioux.

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Aftermath of the War

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A significant battle where Custer's forces were defeated.

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Battle of Little Bighorn

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Included the Battle of Rosebud and the Siege of the Stronghold.

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Other Key Events

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It raised awareness about Native American rights and land issues.

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Awareness Raised

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Today, the Black Hills remain a symbol of Native American resistance.

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Symbol of Resistance

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These battles highlighted the Sioux's resistance against U.S. expansion.

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Sioux Resistance

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The war is an important part of Native American history and U.S. history.

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Legacy of the War

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A monument to Crazy Horse is currently under construction.

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Crazy Horse Monument

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6 months by wagon or risky sea voyages.

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What was the travel time across the continent before the railroad?

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Technological might and industrial power.

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What did the Transcontinental Railroad symbolize in the 19th century?

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$150, down from nearly $1,000.

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What was the new ticket price for crossing the continent after the railroad was completed?

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May 10, 1869.

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What was the date when the two railroads met at Promontory Summit?

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Asa Whitney and engineer Theodore Judah.

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Who were some of the visionaries behind the Transcontinental Railroad?

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1,800 miles.

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How long was the Transcontinental Railroad?

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Native American displacement, environmental damage, and cultural disruption.

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What were some of the negative impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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The Pacific Railway Act.

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What significant act did President Lincoln sign in 1862 to support the railroad?

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Explosive blasting, avalanches, and extreme conditions.

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What challenges did workers face while building the Central Pacific Railroad?

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To connect a divided continent from coast to coast.

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What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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It drove commerce and growth through bustling trade hubs and rail networks.

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How did the Transcontinental Railroad affect commerce in the 1870s?

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A testament to innovation, determination, and the complex story of American progress.

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What does the legacy of the Transcontinental Railroad represent?

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Union Pacific.

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Which railroad company built westward from Omaha, Nebraska?

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Displacement of Native peoples.

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What is a hidden cost associated with the expansion of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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President Abraham Lincoln

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Who signed the Homestead Act?

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African Americans, European immigrants, and poor families from crowded cities

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Who were some of the groups that came to claim land under the Homestead Act?

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1862

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What year was the Homestead Act signed into law?

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Opportunity for land ownership and growth of American territories

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What was one positive impact of the Homestead Act?

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Displacement of Native American tribes and loss of indigenous lands and cultures

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What was one negative consequence of the Homestead Act?

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Over 270 million acres

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How many acres were distributed between 1862 and 1976?

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Harsh winters, hot dry summers, and isolated locations

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What were some challenges faced by settlers on homesteads?

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Log cabins, dugouts, and sod houses

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What types of structures did settlers build on their homesteads?

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160 acres

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How many acres of free land were offered under the Homestead Act?

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Be 21 years old or head of a family

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What was one requirement to claim land under the Homestead Act?

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5 years

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How long did settlers need to live on the land to claim it?

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