Challenges

Definition

Challenges refer to difficulties or obstacles that individuals or groups face in achieving their goals or adapting to new circumstances during westward expansion. These challenges could be social, economic, political, or environmental in nature.

Related terms

Native Americans: Native American tribes faced numerous challenges during westward expansion, including forced removal from their lands, loss of cultural traditions and language, and conflicts with settlers.

Pioneers/Settlers: Pioneers and settlers encountered various challenges such as harsh weather conditions, disease outbreaks, scarcity of resources (such as food and water), and conflicts with Native American tribes.

Government Policies: Government policies like the Homestead Act and Indian Removal Act posed specific challenges for both Native Americans and pioneers/settlers. These policies often led to displacement, conflicts over land ownership, and changes in social dynamics.