Westward Expansion

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Choose the group of people that were not located in the Great Plains in the 1800's: American Indians, Buffalo Soldiers, Rough Riders, Settlers.

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Rough Riders

Front

A law that Congress passed in 1862 that offered citizens 160 acres of land in the Great Plains was the ____.

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Homestead Act

Front

Land that the government set aside for American Indians was called ___.

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Reservations

Front

How many acres did the Homestead Act offer United States citizens?

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160

Front

Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?

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African American Cavalrymen

Front

Who was the Cheyenne Chief that wanted peace with the United States government?

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Black Kettle

Front

What did Great Plains settlers build their houses out of?

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Sod

Front

What tool did John Deere make that made life in the Great Plains easier in the 1800's?

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Steel Plow

Front

True or False: There were plenty of trees to use as firewood on the Great Plains.

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False