Ch. 10 Expanding West & Overseas

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What is Manifest Destiny?

Back

the idea that the US should expand West

Front

The bison (buffalo) were very important to the Native Americans because they needed them for

Back

food, clothing, tepees, tools

Front

Which of the following was a major problem faced by the workers building the Transcontinental Railroad? Pony Express Riders, hurricanes, conflicts with Homesteaders, conflicts with Native Americans

Back

conflicts with Native Americans

Front

What was the name of the conflict that was an important American Indian victory, also known as Custer's last stand?

Back

Battle of Little Bighorn

Front

What was the Trail of Tears?

Back

when more than 4,000 American Indians died while being forced to walk over 800 miles to a reservation

Front

Why was the Indian Removal Act created?

Back

because settlers wanted the valuable farming land and resources like gold

Front

Life for sodbusters was easy.

Back

False

Front

What was the purpose of the Homestead Act?

Back

The federal government hoped settlers would turn the West into productive farmland.

Front

American planters played a role in the United States acquiring (owning) which territory?

Back

Hawaii

Front

What was Queen Liliuokalani's attitude towards Americans when she took over?

Back

She did not want Americans (foreigners) having so much control in Hawaii.