Westward Expansion

Front

What was the biggest factor that led to settlement into the Great Plains? Options: Farm land, Gold mining, Railroad jobs, Timber resources

Back

Farm land

Front

The Homestead Act was passed by the US Government to encourage farming. How many acres of free land could you get if you farmed it for 5 years?

Back

Up to 160 acres

Front

As we settled our west, the US settlers decimated the buffalo population which was very damaging to the Natives' way of life. True or False?

Back

True

Front

The US Government gave subsidies to encourage railroads and farming. What did this result in?

Back

Free land for people and railroad companies to build on

Front

Women's rights expanded on the frontier because women took on an equal role with men to farm and survive on the Great Plains.

Back

True

Front

Which of the following played a major role in Westward Expansion? The Transcontinental Railroad, The Homestead Act, The California Gold Rush, All of the above

Back

All of the above

Front

What was the nickname of the Plessy vs. Ferguson case?

Back

The 'separate but equal' case leading to racially segregated facilities

Front

Natives using Tepee's and Settlers building Sod Homes showed how we adapted differently to the environment.

Back

True

Front

The Dawes Act of 1887 forced Native Americans to quickly assimilate into American culture. What are some aspects of American culture they were forced to adopt to?

Back

Schooling, farming, clothing, laws, new ways of life etc.

Front

The National Grange (Grangers) and Farmers Alliance tried to help farmers as they settled west.

Back

True