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This AP US History study guide covers Westward Expansion in the 19th century, focusing on the allure of the West (gold rush, land grants), Native American policies and conflicts (Sand Creek, Little Bighorn, Wounded Knee, Dawes Act, assimilation), and hardships of the farming frontier (economic struggles, Grange movements, Interstate Commerce Act). It also includes key terms, practice questions, and exam tips.
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Question 1 of 10
What was a primary incentive for westward migration in the 19th century? 💰
The promise of factory jobs
The desire to escape the Civil War
Discovery of precious metals and government land grants
The availability of established cities