Homestead Act and Westward Expansion
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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What was the main purpose of the Homestead Act?
Back
to encourage settlement on the Great Plains
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of these did the Homestead Act do? Allowed settlers to build two-story homes, Allowed settlers to settle into Florida, Allowed settlers to claim 160 acres in the West for free
Back
Allowed settlers to claim 160 acres in the West for free
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
As a result of more migration out west more______ began to form.
Back
Major Cities, Railroads, Improved agricultural land
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which law forced Native Americans to farm land or sell it? Options: Sherman Antitrust Act, Stamp Act, Great Plains Act, Dawes Act
Back
Dawes Act
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
An impact of the Homestead Act and Dawes Act is that it
Back
took Native Lands
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