Westward expansion flashcard

Front

How did the development of the railroad impact the buffalo population?

Back

the amount of buffalo decreased

Front

What impact did the railroads have on Native Americans?

Back

The railroads limited their land and decreased their food supply and took away precious resources.

Front

The belief that the US had a right and duty to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific

Back

Manifest Destiny

Front

What invention helped prevent cattle from escaping?

Back

barbed wire

Front

Where were Native Americans forced to relocate?

Back

Reservations

Front

What are some climate issues that Pioneers had to face when moving west?

Back

Droughts, floods, tornadoes, dust storms

Front

What government grant gave 160 acres of land to pioneers to farm for 5 years?

Back

Homestead Act

Front

Which group of immigrants came to California to help build the railroad and risked death or injury blasting through the mountain?

Back

Chinese

Front

What caused a rush of people to California?

Back

Gold

Front

How did Westward Movement affect Native Americans?

Back

Many Native Americans were pushed off their homelands and forced onto reservations.