SS Final Review

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Why was the transcontinental railroad beneficial to America?

Back

Railroads provided a faster, safer, and cheaper transportation.

Front

Which group lost the most from the building of the railroads? Options: Settlers, Western citizens, The government, Native Americans

Back

Native Americans

Front

How did railroads help with trade and economic growth?

Back

Provided a way to get crops and animals to the markets

Front

What trait describes the Native Americans in the Eastern Plains?

Back

farmed and hunted buffalo

Front

What caused the earliest people to move frequently?

Back

to follow their food source

Front

How did most American Indians meet their basic food needs?

Back

using resources in the environment

Front

What did the United States do to change the Lifestyle of Natives?

Back

Natives are placed in reservations.

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A goal of U.S. Congress passing Indian Removal Act was to: avoid conflict between white settlers and American Indian tribes, Enforce the Indian Removal Act, American Indians were forced to relocate. (Move West of Mississippi)

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avoid conflict between white settlers and American Indian tribes

Front

American Indians of the Great Plains used what animal for food, clothing, shelter, tools, etc?

Back

Buffalo

Front

Battle between Sioux and Cheyenne tribes and the soldiers led by Colonel George A. Custer in which the soldiers were defeated and all killed

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Battle of Little Bighorn