The American West is a depth study worth 25% of the total GCSE. It covers four key periods: Plains Indians, Moving West, Settling the Plains and Conflict.
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1 INDIANS | The Indian culture and way of life is crucial to understanding the conflicts and future of the Plains Indians.
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2 MIGRANTS | Who went West and why did they go? How did the first settlers start to develop the Plains?
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3 SETTLERS | Who settled the Plains, where and what problems did they face?
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4 WINNERS? | In the conflict for control of the Plains, the white Americans always had a huge advantage.
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