When traveling west, explorers were assisted by native Americans multiple times. Sometimes the natives would help them in the right direction or navigate through rough terrain. The natives new all the trails and rivers and mountain passes that were very helpful. The natives could also help the explorers in building canoes, finding resources, identifying species (some explorers kept scientific journals), or getting food.
Native Americans played a crucial role in assisting pioneers by sharing their knowledge of local geography, resources, and survival skills. They often helped pioneers navigate difficult terrain, taught them how to cultivate native crops, and provided guidance on hunting and fishing techniques. Additionally, Native Americans sometimes engaged in trade, offering supplies and goods that were essential for the pioneers' survival during their westward expansion. This support facilitated the pioneers' adaptation to unfamiliar environments and contributed to their overall success.
The native Americans called their journey away from their homes the Trail of Tears.
Because the pionners might get attacked by native americans.
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other than the harsh landscape they had to deal with the Native Americans.
At first the Native Americans didn't mind the pioneers. But then the pioneers started hunting the buffalo, elk, and deer, which were the Native Americans main source of food.
Native Americans played a crucial role in assisting pioneers by sharing their knowledge of local geography, resources, and survival skills. They often helped pioneers navigate difficult terrain, taught them how to cultivate native crops, and provided guidance on hunting and fishing techniques. Additionally, Native Americans sometimes engaged in trade, offering supplies and goods that were essential for the pioneers' survival during their westward expansion. This support facilitated the pioneers' adaptation to unfamiliar environments and contributed to their overall success.
They helped lead to the west
Yes. There did own a Candle Lantern's did the Native Americans.
The Pioneers viewed the Wilderness Road as a vital pathway for westward expansion, symbolizing opportunity and new beginnings as they sought land and resources. In contrast, Native Americans in Kentucky perceived this encroachment as a threat to their ancestral lands, culture, and way of life, leading to conflicts over territory and resources. While pioneers celebrated their journey as progress, Native Americans saw it as a devastating invasion. This clash of perspectives highlights the tension between expansionist ambitions and the rights of Indigenous peoples.
The native Americans called their journey away from their homes the Trail of Tears.
The Native Americans were forced to move west of the Mississippi River.
Hazards experienced by many travelers on their journey west: Lack of food, water, or weapons, disease (cholera was common), sickness, weather problems, raids, and trouble with Native Americans.
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Because the pionners might get attacked by native americans.
We have no clue.
Most of the dogs the pioneer had were hounds or hunting dogs. A lot of them had been crossbred with the native dogs of the native Americans.