Westward Expansion Post Civil: Explanation and Impact

Explanation of how federal policies regarding westward expansion, such as the Homestead Act and the Pacific Railway Act, impacted the national economy. Included are resources on how Native Americans were impacted by the Plains Wars, Dawes Act, the Reservation system, and Indian Boarding Schools. The bundle includes a discussion of Mexican Americans and the impact federal policies had on them as well. Readings, questions, and a PowerPoint presentation explore these various themes.