Lesson 12 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPConflicts with Native Nations
Conflicts with Native Nations occurred in the United States as settlers moved westward.
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Conflicts with Native Nations occurred in the United States as settlers moved westward. As pioneers traveled to find new land, they often clashed with Native American tribes who lived there. These conflicts were often about land and resources, as settlers wanted to farm or mine in areas where Native Nations had lived for generations. This led to many struggles and changes in the lives of both the settlers and the Native peoples.
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Many Native Nations had their own cultures and ways of life before settlers arrived.
Conflicts often arose over land ownership and resource use.
These conflicts led to treaties that were sometimes broken by the U.S. government.
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