For many, the post-Civil War West symbolized economic opportunity and personal freedom; however, this was at odds with the toll Western expansion took on nature as well as the way of life of Native Americans.

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The post-Civil War West was seen as a land of opportunity, but Western expansion led to environmental degradation and the displacement and cultural disruption of Native American communities.

For Many, the Post-Civil War West Symbolized Economic Opportunity and Personal