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Wars Between Indigenous Peoples and US Government — Quiz

Question 8 • US History

Why did tensions arise between American settlers and American Indians when gold was discovered at Pike’s Peak?

Answer
A
Pike’s Peak was on unassigned government land.
B
Pike’s Peak was on American Indian land.
C
Pike’s Peak bordered American Indian land.
D
Pike’s Peak was on white settlers’ land.

Explanation

Tensions arose because gold seekers moved into the Pike’s Peak region, which American Indians claimed as their land. The choice saying Pike’s Peak was on American Indian land is correct.

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