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Assess the social, political, and economic challenges faced by former enslaved Americans post-Civil War, including their aspirations and the extent of their success.

Understand the historical dynamics between Native American tribes and settlers.

Analyze the impact of U.S. governmental policies on Native Americans.

Recognize the economic motivations behind Western expansion.

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Definitions:

Negative Income Tax

A welfare system within which individuals earning below a certain amount receive supplemental pay from the government instead of paying taxes.

Rawlsian

Pertaining to the philosophical and ethical framework proposed by John Rawls, focusing on justice as fairness and the distribution of resources.

Economic Policy

Refers to the actions that governments take in the economic field, including taxation, government spending, and the regulation of the economy.

Economic Status

The level of economic wealth, or prosperity, achieved by an individual, group, or country, often measured by income, wealth, and employment.