America's Gilded Age, 1870-1890

The wave of settlement in the American West after the Civil War created a crisis for American Indians. They fought to maintain their independence and their cultures in the face of diminishing resources and military opposition. Ultimately, most were confined to reservations. where they struggled to maintain their way of life.
Using the Foner text and any other materials in the module. please respond to the following prompt in a 1 page essay (-3-4 paragraphs, double-spaced, size 12 font). The sources you should be citing should be from our course- do not do any outside research as I want to see that you comprehend the assigned materials. You need to use specific examples to back up your response and cite your sources! Use an MLA (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. in-text citation method. For example: The former slaves were able to claim their freedom in various forms including reuniting with families (Foner, 568).

  1. How did westward expansion after the Civil War change the lives of American Indians? 2. What was the most important development during the Gilded Age? What is the rationale behind your answer?
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