American YAWP Ch 17 Flashcard

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What was Frederick Jackson Turner's Frontier Thesis?

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A theory that the existence of the frontier played a fundamental role in shaping American democracy and culture.

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What was the purpose of Indian Schools established under the Dawes Act?

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To assimilate Native American children into mainstream American culture

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What event marked the end of armed Native American resistance on the Great Plains?

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Battle of Wounded Knee

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Which company played a major role in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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Central Pacific Railroad

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What was the main reason for the Mormon migration to Utah?

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To escape religious persecution and establish a community where they could freely practice their beliefs.

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According to Frederick Jackson Turner, what impact did the closing of the frontier have on American society?

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It had a profound impact on American society, leading to the emergence of new social and economic challenges, as well as a shift in American identity and values.

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What was the goal of the Dawes Act?

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To assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society.

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Which Native American tribe was involved in the Wounded Knee Massacre?

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Lakota Sioux

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What impact did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad have on the United States?

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It facilitated transportation, promoted economic growth, and strengthened the federal government's control over the western territories.

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What was the main reason for the Mormon migration to Utah?

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To escape religious persecution and establish a community where they could freely practice their faith.