Westward Expansion Vocabulary

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What best describes the Tribulations of the Native Americans?

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The hardships and challenges faced by Native Americans due to westward expansion and displacement.

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What is meant by settlement patterns in western expansion in the United States?

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Settlement patterns in western expansion describe the distribution and organization of communities and land use as settlers migrated westward.

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When referencing Native Americans, what is the Reservation System?

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The Reservation System is a framework that allocates designated lands for Native American tribes, often leading to restricted sovereignty and cultural impacts.

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What is the Homestead Act of 1862?

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The Homestead Act of 1862 granted 160 acres of public land to settlers who paid a small fee and met certain requirements.

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What are business monopolies?

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Business monopolies are market structures where a single seller controls the entire supply of a product or service.

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What is the Sherman Silver Purchase Act?

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The Sherman Silver Purchase Act is a law that mandated the U.S. government to buy silver to increase the money supply.

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When referring to Westward expansion in the United States, what is meant by Grange?

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The Grange refers to a farmers' organization that supported agricultural interests during Westward expansion.

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What are Granger Laws?

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Granger Laws are laws aimed at regulating railroad rates and practices to protect farmers and consumers from monopolistic practices.

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What is the Interstate Commerce Act of 1877?

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The Interstate Commerce Act of 1877 is a federal law that regulated railroad rates and practices.

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William Jennings Bryan made a famous speech. What was it called and what was it about?

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The speech is called 'Cross of Gold' and it was about advocating for the free coinage of silver.