American West

Front

Miners migrated to West in search for?

Back

Gold and Silver

Front

The Cattle and Mining Industry, Homestead Act, and railroad led to people moving west and an increase in population.

Back

True

Front

What gold rush led to 100,000 miners to migrate West to Canada in search for gold?

Back

Klondike Gold Rush

Front

The cattle industry led to the rise of?

Back

New towns in the West, Meatpacking industry

Front

Which of the following describes the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad? Attracted immigrants for jobs, Established of towns on railroad stops, Easier transportation of crops, All of the Above

Back

All of the Above

Front

One result of the passage of the Homestead Act of 1862 includes —

Back

A rush to grab free public land in the Great Plains

Front

True or False: The Homestead Act and the Transcontinental Railroad led to problems with Native Americans.

Back

True

Front

Which act ended Chinese immigration in the U.S.?

Back

Chinese Exclusion Act

Front

What is the name of the act attempted to destroy the Native Indians culture through assimilation?

Back

Dawes Act

Front

T or F: The primary goal of the Indian Boarding Schools was to assimilate Native Americans children into American culture.

Back

True