Chapter 5 Review "Changes on the Western Frontier"

The cowboy’s clothes, food, and vocabulary were heavily influenced by the Mexican __________.

• charqui

• lariat

• mesteños

• vaquero

Which of the following groups assisted farmers by educating them about loans, interest rates, and bank/railroad regulations?

• The Grange

• Farmer’s Only

• State Farm

• Farmers Insurance

Which of the following refers a sturdy, short-tempered breed of cattle that were highly sought after during the age of the cowboy?

• Black Angus

• Charolais

• Longhorn

• Hostein

Which of the following National Parks was created in 1872 aimed at protecting America’s wilderness?

• Grand Canyon National Park

• Redwood National Forrest

• Mammoth Cave National Park

• Yellowstone National Park

Which of the following terms refers to the 3 month journey cowboys experienced while attempting to get their cattle to the railroads in Kansas?

• Long Drive

• Roundup

• Rodeo

• Barrel Racing

Where was gold discovered in 1874 that led to a gold rush on Native American lands

• Sand Creek, CO

• Black Hills, SD

• Big Horn Mountains, MT

• Rocky Mountains, CO

Which of the following political parties was formed in 1892 with the intent of lifting the debt from the farmers and giving people a greater voice in government?

• Free-soilers

• Independent Party

• Democrat Party

• Populist Party

In 1867, _________ started the Patrons of Husbandry, an organization for farmers that became popularly known as the Grange.

• William Jennings Bryan

• Mary Elizabeth Lease

• R. M. Humphrey

• Oliver Hudson Kelley

Which of the following refers an event where U.S. soldiers attacked Native Americans and led to the destruction of the entire 7th Calvary?

• Sitting Bull’s Romp

• Custer’s Last Stand

• Sherman’s March

• Custer’s Big Move

The ______ was a dance that Plains Indians hoped would help them reclaim their old way of life.

• Ghost Dance

• Stanky Leg

• Rain Dance

• Warning Dance