Homesteading and Week 2 Flashcard - M4W2 - HMH

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What were the Great Plains once referred to as and why?

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The Great Plains were once called the 'Great American Desert' because early explorers thought the land was worthless due to the absence of trees.

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What was the main outcome of the Homestead Act?

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The Homestead Act allowed people to earn a living and contributed to the development of the young country.

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How did the Homestead Act impact access to land?

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The Homestead Act made land available to everyone, not just the wealthy and powerful.

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What does the suffix '-ous' indicate in the word 'continuous'?

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The suffix '-ous' in 'continuous' indicates that something is without gaps.

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What was the primary motivation for people moving to the Great Plains?

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The primary reason people moved to the Great Plains was to acquire land for free or at a significantly reduced cost.

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What role did President Dwight Eisenhower play in the development of highways?

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President Dwight Eisenhower was instrumental in making the idea of a continuous system of highways linking every state a reality.

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What was a common misconception about the Great Plains in the 19th century?

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A common misconception was that the Great Plains were uninhabitable and worthless due to their lack of trees.

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What was the significance of the Homestead Act in American history?

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The Homestead Act was significant because it encouraged westward expansion and allowed many families to settle in the Great Plains.

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What does the term 'homesteading' refer to?

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Homesteading refers to the practice of settling on and developing land, often under the provisions of the Homestead Act.

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How did the Homestead Act affect population distribution in the United States?

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The Homestead Act led to an increase in population in the Great Plains as people moved there for land opportunities.