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Westward Expansion and Its Impact on Indigenous People

Virginia SOL USII.1

Examine westward expansion after the mid-19th century and its effects on Indigenous people.

Study USII.1 with SOL PrepBack to Grade 6 - United States History: 1865 to the Present

What students need to be able to do

  • Explain how technology allowed settlers to adapt to the physical features and climate of the West.
  • Identify the motivations for westward expansion.
  • Examine the impact of policies, legislation, and treaties associated with national growth.
  • Explain the effect of U.S. growth on Indigenous people.