Unit 1 Practice Flashcard

Front

What lead to the creation of the Cowboy way of life? Options: The expansion of the cattle industry, The discovery of gold, The development of railroads, The invention of barbed wire

Back

The expansion of the cattle industry

Front

What brought an end to the open range/frontier?

Back

Introduction of barbed wire

Front

What three things were central to Native American Plains Indians in the 1800’s?

Back

Buffalo, horses, and family

Front

Assimilation affected various groups in different ways. Who did it affect and how?

Back

It affected immigrants by encouraging them to adopt the culture of the host country.

Front

The Dawes Act was a law that affected Native Americans. What was its intent?

Back

To assimilate Native Americans into American society

Front

The intent and results of the Homestead Act were:

Back

To provide free land to settlers and encourage westward expansion

Front

What were the goals of the Populist Party?

Back

To advocate for the interests of farmers and laborers

Front

What affect did the Populist Party have on American Politics?

Back

It led to the creation of the Progressive Movement.

Front

Why did Plains Farmers support Bimetallism?

Back

To increase the money supply

Front

Who (people and political parties) supported / opposed bimetallism?

Back

William Jennings Bryan and the Populist Party supported bimetallism.