Westward Expansion

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Based on this information, which statement is true about the government's role in promoting industry in the western territory? Options: The government was committed to protecting both industry and agriculture., The government carefully regulated industry to protect and preserve national parks., The government favored farmers over industry and environmental protection., The government supported industry even at the expense of the environment.

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The government supported industry even at the expense of the environment.

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How did the invention of the steel plow change the way travelers settled the western territories?

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It allowed many settlers to live in and farm the Great Plains.

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How did the transcontinental railroad impact the United States?

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It encouraged many to settle along the West Coast and in the Midwest.

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How did the development of railroads impact westward expansion?

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It made traveling to the West quicker and easier.

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Which action is considered an accomplishment of the Granger Movement? Options: creation of the farm credit system, adoption of the direct primary, ratification of the 19th Amendment, passage of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act

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passage of the Sherman Silver Purchase Act

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What were the Granger Laws designed to regulate? Options: child labor, immigration, farm production, railroad and warehouse rates

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railroad and warehouse rates

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How did Native Americans and white settlers differ in their beliefs about western lands?

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Native Americans believed the land was sacred, white settlers believed it should be used for profit.

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Supporters of the Populist Movement in South Carolina would agree with which idea? Options: free coinage of silver, desegregation of public facilities, higher income taxes, protective tariffs

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free coinage of silver

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This diagram shows the progression of organizations that worked on behalf of farmers in the late 1800s. Which issue would have received the strongest support from each organization shown in the diagram? Options: expansion of the railroad system, organization of labor unions, passage of higher protective tariffs, adoption of the unlimited coinage of silver

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adoption of the unlimited coinage of silver

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These are two pictures of the same Native American child in two different years. Why did the child's appearance change over this period of time?

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Native American children were forced into boarding schools that did not honor their traditions