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M5 Journal 2_19th Century American History

M5 Journal 2_19th Century American History

Q Directions: The Journal Entry assignments are all the same: After reading each chapter, select two events (not people) that you think are the most significant or important in shaping the period that the book discussed in the assigned chapter, and write an entry (fully cited) arguing for the significance of the two events you've selected. See the "Journal Entry - Directions" page under the Course Content page or in the Course Information module for more information.

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From Chapter 16 the two significant events that I chose are the Dawes Act and the Wounded Knee Massacre. These both events show the attitude of the west regarding the Indians or the Native Americans. They were never treated as equals by the Americans and not even considered citizens. Their traditions were being lost and they were being forced to shift to the lands granted by the government so that America can expand.