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What motivated people to come to America in the 19th century?

Compititions between nations influenced the voyage aswell as desire of wealth and spread of Chritianity.


Why did the Dawes Act fail?

The Dawes Act fulfilled a desire of the U.S. government to suppress the Indian way of life & force assimilation to white culture.


Did the first nations choose where their reserves were set up?

No, First Nations did not choose where their reserves were set up. The locations of reserves were determined by colonial governments, often based on land availability, resource extraction interests, and the desire to control Indigenous populations. This resulted in many communities being displaced from their traditional territories and placed on lands that were often less desirable or economically viable. As a result, the establishment of reserves significantly impacted First Nations' cultural and social structures.


Why did the Americans want to return to normal times after world war 1?

After World War 1, the Americans wanted to return to normal times primarily due to war fatigue and the desire for stability. The war had resulted in significant casualties, economic disruption, and social upheaval, so there was a strong desire to rebuild and restore a sense of normalcy. Additionally, President Woodrow Wilson's vision of a post-war world focused on peacemaking and the establishment of the League of Nations, which contributed to the desire for a return to normalcy.


Why did the British government need to tax the colonist?

The British government wanted to raise taxes on the colonist after they funded the French and Indian War, and needed money. The colonist decided they did not want to be taxed without representation in the government. -"No Taxation Without Representation" was a slogan that was used to deflect the real desire to expand into the western land, to which England had made treaties with the indian nations not to expand into its territories, to end the French/Indian wars. So, began the American habit of repeatedly breaking treaties with the Indians.