Lesson 44 of 84 · Westward Expansion
⭐ 30 XPConflicts with Native Nations
Conflicts with Native Nations occurred as settlers moved westward in the United States.
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Conflicts with Native Nations occurred as settlers moved westward in the United States. Many Native American tribes were already living on the land that settlers wanted to claim for farms and towns. These conflicts often led to battles and treaties, which were agreements that sometimes failed to respect Native rights. Understanding these conflicts helps us learn about the importance of land and respect for different cultures.
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Many conflicts arose over land ownership between settlers and Native Americans.
Treaties were often broken or ignored by the U.S. government.
The conflicts led to the loss of land and resources for many Native Nations.
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