why did the white settlers not ask to cross the land or live there

they thought that the big guy upstairs gave them permission

how did it affect the Native American people?

"European colonization of North America had a devastating effect on the native population. Within a short period of time their way of life was changed forever. The changes were caused by a number of factors, including loss of land, disease, enforced laws which violated their culture and much more." "Indigenous people both north and south were displaced, died of disease, and were killed by Europeans through slavery, r**e, and war. In 1491, about 145 million people lived in the western hemisphere. By 1691, the population of indigenous Americans had declined by 90–95 percent, or by around 130 million people." Both from Google searching

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4th grade reading & vocabulary

Course: 4th grade reading & vocabulary > Unit 3

Lesson 1: Building knowledge

Welcome to the Journeys West unit!

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In the 19th century, large numbers of Americans migrated—or moved—from the eastern United States to the western half of North America. They went in search of a better life: more space, farmland, and even gold. But these were Native American lands, and the mostly white settlers didn't ask for permission to pass through or live there.

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In this unit, you will:

Learn about the history of the Americans who moved west, and how their movements affected Native peoples
Read about the experience of Native peoples who were forced to leave their homes and go on a dangerous journey
Read a poem and a story that give different perspectives on the West

By:

Watching videos to help you understand what good readers and writers do
Reading and answering questions about literary and informational texts
Learning new academic words

In order to answer the essential question: How does human migration affect the people who migrate and those who were already there?

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