Westward Expansion Questions

1. What are some of the main reasons that the federal government's policy of assimilation failed?
Some of the reasons that the policy failed are because we as Americans were greedy and did not hold true to our treaties with the Native Americans. Because of this Natives sought hope and savior in a prophet and in the end, ended up engaging in the battle of Wounded Knee. Another reason for failure can also be put upon our greediness. This being the killing of thousands of buffalo which ended the Indians way of life.

2. How successful were government efforts to promote settlement of the Great Plains? Give examples to support your answer.
The government was highly sucessful in promoting the settlement of the land. An example of this is by passing the HOMESTEAD ACT, which offered 160 acres of free land to the head of a household. Flyers promoting expansion were also put out for all to see.