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  1.  In what way were the Puritan colonists different from the Virginia colonists?

Puritans wanted religious freedom and Virginians were economically driven

  1. Describe the geography and economy of the northern colonies:

Northern colonies had rocky soil, forests, and a maritime economy with fishing, shipbuilding, and trade.

  1. How did the growth of the railroad system impact Native Americans?

he railroad system disrupted Native lands and facilitated westward expansion, often displacing tribes.

  1. What were the goals of the assimilation policies of the government? What effect did boarding schools have on Native American children?

Assimilation policies aimed to integrate Native Americans into white society, with boarding schools stripping children of their culture.

  1. Describe the Dawes Severalty Act and why it failed to assimilate Native Americans?

The Dawes Act divided tribal lands into individual allotments but failed due to cultural and economic differences.

  1. What did the Massacre at Wounded Knee represent?

The Massacre at Wounded Knee marked the violent end of Native American resistance

  1. How did Polk’s military actions impact U.S. foreign policy and geographic expansion? 

Polk’s actions expanded U.S. territory and reinforced manifest destiny in foreign policy.