1. USH: Unit 1-Day 1: Westward Expansion and the Dawes Act

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the significance of Manifest Destiny in shaping U.S. policy after the Civil War?

• It justified removing Native Americans from their lands and fueled both opportunity and conflict.

• It led to the abolition of slavery across the United States.

• It resulted in the immediate industrialization of the South.

• It ended all conflicts between settlers and Native Americans.

Multiple Choice

How did the Homestead Act influenced settlement patterns in the Great Plains and what effects it had on communities and technology.

• The Homestead Act restricted migration to urban areas.
• It led to the decline of agricultural technology in the Great Plains.
• It influenced settlement patterns by promoting westward migration.

• The Act was primarily focused on preserving Native American lands.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a major challenge faced by settlers on the Great Plains?

• Abundant forests for building homes

• Frequent hurricanes

• Scarcity of trees and extreme weather

• Easy access to water sources

Multiple Select

Which of the following were major industries that contributed to economic growth in the West?

• Mining

• Ranching and cattle drives

• Textile manufacturing

• Railroads

Multiple Choice

The invention of ___ helped keep cattle in and ended open-range ranching in the West.

• barbed wire
• gates
• railroads

• walls

Multiple Choice

What was one significant negative effect of the mining boom in the West?

• Increased forestation

• Environmental damage and displacement of Native Americans

• Decrease in immigration

• Decline in national economy

Open Ended

Explain how the Dawes Act changed land ownership for Native Americans and what impact this had on their communities.

Multiple Choice

What was the primary role of cowboys in westward expansion?

• To drive cattle and support ranching during westward expansion.
• To serve as lawmen and enforce regulations.
• To herd sheep and promote wool production.
• To mine for gold and silver in the mountains.

Multiple Choice

Once loaded on the trains where was the cattle headed and why?

• The cattle were sent South to farms for breeding purposes.

• The cattle were transported to the West Coast to petting zoos for public display.

• The cattle were taken to the northern great plains to dairy farms for milk production.

• The cattle were headed to East Coast cities to slaughterhouses or markets for meat production.

Multiple Choice

How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad impact both the economy and Native American communities in the United States?

• The Transcontinental Railroad boosted the economy but harmed Native American communities.
• The Transcontinental Railroad had no effect on the economy or Native American communities.
• The railroad only benefited Native American communities and harmed the economy.
• The completion of the railroad led to the decline of the economy and the prosperity of Native American communities.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a direct effect of westward expansion on Native Americans?

• Native Americans gained new land and resources

• Native Americans were initially forced onto reservations

• Native Americans formed alliances with settlers

• Native Americans were given U.S. citizenship immediately

Multiple Select

Which of the following were effects of assimilation and boarding schools on Native American children? MARK TWO

• Children maintained strong connections to their culture

• Children experienced psychological trauma

• Children grew up disconnected from families and traditions

• Children gained economic advantages

Multiple Choice

Farmers formed political movements like ___ to address their struggles with railroads and big businesses.

• Farmers Union
• Populist Party
• National Grange
• Agricultural Alliance

Multiple Choice

What was one major reason the Dawes Act is considered one of the most damaging U.S. Indian policies?

• It provided too much land to Native Americans

• It led to loss of tribal land, culture, and identity

• It encouraged Native Americans to form new tribes

• It improved Native American farming success

Open Ended

What questions do you still have about the impact of Manifest Destiny on Native Americans and westward expansion?

Multiple Choice

How did Manifest Destiny influence U.S. policy and westward expansion?

• Manifest Destiny led to the decline of U.S. territories.
• Manifest Destiny promoted isolationist policies.
• Manifest Destiny justified and propelled U.S. territorial expansion and policies favoring westward movement.
• Manifest Destiny discouraged westward migration.