US History U1 Test 1

Gold found in California in 1848 is considered a __________ factor.

• Push

• Pull

Which 19th-century phrase best describes the overall efforts of the United States to expand westward to the Pacific Ocean?

• "Remember the Alamo"

• "Manifest Destiny"

• "Free Silver"

• "Cheap Indian Land"

Which act of Congress most directly contributed to the situation shown in this photo?

• Homestead Act

• Sherman Antitrust Act

• Dawes Act

• Indian Removal Act

Which geographic factor presented a major problem for settlers on the Great Plains?

• limited rainfall

• dense forests

• mountainous terrain

• frequent flooding

19th century Chinese immigrants are known for what in the West?

• Work in building the Transcontinental Railroad
• Work in New York factories
• Contributions to the steel industry
• Contributions to John D. Rockefeller

Which two statements are true about the invention and use of barbed wire in the West? (choose two)

• Cowboys could no longer use the open range to graze their cattle.

• Barbed wire was expensive to put up, but farmers in the west saw it as a worthwhile fencing material.

• Farmers benefited when they could fence off their crops from being destroyed by animals.

• It did not last long, as ranchers were able to create the open range again after pulling down the fencing.

Which act required the people to become assimilated to receive land and citizenship?

• Dawes Act

• Indian Removal Act

• Homestead Act

• Pacific Railway Act

What TWO events happened to Native Americans who lived on lands which the Americans wanted to settle on?

• They were moved to reservation lands.

• They came into conflict with settlers and US military.

• They fought with other tribes for land.

• They all gave up their land willingly and peacefully.

What happened to the population of buffalo once more settlers started moving to the West?

• The population increased due to farmers planting crops and allowing those buffalo to graze.

• The population decreased due to their natural environment being taken away.

• The population increased due to the ranchers raising them as livestock to make money.

• The population decreased due to the American people hunting the buffalo to take away Native American materials.

What is the biggest advancement the building of the Transcontinental Railroad provided to the West?

• The government was able to regulate the shipping rates to help the people.

• Made vacation for people in the East more possible.

• People and goods could be quickly and easily transported across the country.

• Helped end the conflict with the Native Americans by providing them free transportation.