TOPIC 6.3
Westward Expansion: Social and
Cultural Development
THEMATIC FOCUS Migration and Settlement (MIG)
Push and pull factors shape immigration to and migration within America, and the
demographic change as a result of these moves shapes the migrants, society, and
the environment.
Unit 6: Learning Objective B
Explain the causes and effects of the settlement of the West from 1877 to 1898.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC-1
In hopes of achieving ideals of self-sufficiency and independence, migrants moved to both rural and boomtown areas of the West for opportunities, such as building the railroads, mining, farming, and ranching.
KC-2
As migrant populations increased in number and the American bison population was decimated, competition for land and resources
in the West among white settlers, American Indians, and Mexican Americans led to an increase in violent conflict.
KC-3
The U.S. government violated treaties with American Indians and responded to resistance with military force, eventually confining American Indians to reservations and denying tribal sovereignty.
KC-4
Many American Indians preserved their cultures and tribal identities despite government policies promoting assimilation, and they attempted to develop self-sustaining economic practices.
Push and pull factors shape immigration to and migration within America, and the
demographic change as a result of these moves shapes the migrants, society, and
the environment.
Unit 6: Learning Objective B
Explain the causes and effects of the settlement of the West from 1877 to 1898.
HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS
KC-1
In hopes of achieving ideals of self-sufficiency and independence, migrants moved to both rural and boomtown areas of the West for opportunities, such as building the railroads, mining, farming, and ranching.
KC-2
As migrant populations increased in number and the American bison population was decimated, competition for land and resources
in the West among white settlers, American Indians, and Mexican Americans led to an increase in violent conflict.
KC-3
The U.S. government violated treaties with American Indians and responded to resistance with military force, eventually confining American Indians to reservations and denying tribal sovereignty.
KC-4
Many American Indians preserved their cultures and tribal identities despite government policies promoting assimilation, and they attempted to develop self-sustaining economic practices.
