Understanding Westward Expansion and Immigration

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What year was the Homestead Act enacted?

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1862

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How many acres of public land could settlers claim under the Homestead Act?

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160 acres

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What was a key belief of Manifest Destiny?

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Americans were divinely ordained to expand

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What was the main purpose of the railroads during westward expansion?

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To facilitate the movement of people and goods

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What was the impact of railroads on Native American tribes?

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They led to the displacement of tribes

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What was the significance of the Battle of Little Bighorn?

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It marked a significant victory for Native Americans

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What is nativism?

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A policy of protecting native-born inhabitants' interests.

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What was a common belief among nativists?

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Immigrants threatened American jobs

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What was a push factor for immigration to the U.S.?

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Political instability in home countries

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What was a pull factor for immigration to the U.S.?

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Religious and political freedom