USA HISTORY

THE VIRGINIA DYNASTY 1801 1825

BARBARY PIRATES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How did the Native Americans try to stop the westward expansion of the Americans?
A
Lather trails with molasses
B
Get weapons and supplies from Great Britain
C
Cut off trade to America
D
Invade NYC
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -They resisted the efforts of the Europeans to gain more of their land and control through both warfare and diplomacy.

Detailed explanation-2: -On the Northern Plains, American Indians obtained the gun through exchange at posts such as Fort Union. Imported from England, Belgium, France, and the American Colonies (later, the states), the gun became a popular trade item for tribal members. Possibly the most iconic fur trade firearm was the Northwest Trade Gun.

Detailed explanation-3: -In their conduct of war, American Indians typically operated using similar tactics to European light troops-maneuver and speed for sudden attacks and ambushes-while also utilizing the wooded North American terrain to their advantage.

Detailed explanation-4: -Instead, Europeans were aided by a deadly secret weapon they weren’t even aware they were carrying: Smallpox.

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