In the American West, the Civil War marked the beginning of __________________.

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The Civil War diverted attention and resources away from dealing with Native American peoples in the West, leading to prolonged warfare and displacement of Native communities. Gold mining had already begun before the Civil War and continued after it, but it was not directly impacted by the war. Cotton production was not a significant part of the economy in Arizona during this time period. While the Pueblo people had an enduring relationship with the Spanish colonizers, their relationship with the United States government was not established until the late 19th century.

In the American West, the Civil War Marked the Beginning