Homesteading and Week 2 Flashcard - M4W2 - HMH

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What was the Homestead Act?

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A law that encouraged people to move to the Midwest and the Pacific Coast by offering them land to farm.

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Why were the Great Plains called the 'Great American Desert'?

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Early explorers thought the land was worthless because it had no trees and received little rainfall.

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What did the Homestead Act allow people to do?

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It allowed people to earn a living and help develop the young country.

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How did the Homestead Act affect land ownership?

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It made land open to everyone, not just the rich and powerful.

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What was a primary reason people moved to the Great Plains?

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To get land free or at a greatly reduced cost.

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Who supported the Homestead Act?

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Abraham Lincoln.

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What did settlers find about the Great Plains' ability to produce crops?

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Settlers found that the land produced fewer crops than they needed.

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What does the picture of a globe showing Ukraine and North Dakota help explain?

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It shows how far Joseph Marquart traveled to start a new life.

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What was one effect of the Homestead Act on population movement?

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After the Homestead Act, the plains became crowded with new settlers.

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What was a misconception about the Great Plains by early explorers?

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They believed the land was worthless due to the lack of trees.