Question

identify two consequences of westward expansion on native tribes. (2 points)
□ depletion of food supply
□ increased aggression
□ disease
□ peaceful assimilation
□ negotiation

Explanation:

To identify consequences of westward expansion on Native tribes:

• Disease: European settlers brought new diseases (e.g., smallpox) to which Native Americans had no immunity, leading to widespread illness and death.
• Depletion of food supply: Settlers encroached on Native lands, disrupting hunting/gathering and bison herds (critical for many tribes), reducing food availability.
• Increased aggression: Westward expansion led to violent conflicts as settlers seized land, forcing Native tribes to defend their territories, increasing aggressive interactions.
• Peaceful assimilation is incorrect (assimilation efforts were often forced, not peaceful, and assimilation itself was a process, not a direct consequence of expansion’s impact on tribes).
• Negotiation is incorrect (treaties were often broken, and negotiation was not a consequence but a (failed) method of interaction).

Two valid choices: Disease (due to new pathogens from settlers) and Depletion of food supply (due to land loss/resource disruption). Or Disease and Increased aggression (due to violent conflicts over land).

Answer:

A. Depletion of food supply, C. Disease (or A. Depletion of food supply, D. Increased aggression; either pair of Disease, Depletion of food supply, or Increased aggression is correct as they were direct consequences of westward expansion on Native tribes).