Bell Work Draw a picture of what you think the West would look like in the late 19th century.

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Bell Work Draw a picture of what you think the West would look like in the late 19th century.

Westward Migration

After the Civil War Westward migration Exodusters – African Americans Railroads opened West Built by Chinese

Where did the land come from? Reservations turned into private land for Native Americans. Native chiefs resisted the removal of natives from their land. Battle of Little Bighorn – Custer is shown as a hero in Wild West show. The Battle at Wounded Knee was the last of the battles Mining towns had the biggest impact on Native Americans.

The Cattle Drives From Texas to Dodge City Things the led to the downfall of cattle drives Barbed wire Farming machinery

The Frontier Thesis Fredrick Jackson Turner – author The frontier shaped the American character Hard work will eventually pay off, live frugally, anyone can succeed. Others believe that the city was the defining characteristic of America.

The Frontier Thesis Primary Source Groups of 3 or less.

Wrap Up Assess the role that the West had on American culture. Go back to the frontier thesis. Is it an accurate description?