Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

9th Grade

21 Qs

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Westward Expansion

Westward Expansion

Assessment

Quiz

History

9th Grade

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Created by

Lindsey Bollis

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21 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a late-19th century political movement demanding that people have a greater voice in government and seeking to advance the interests of farmers and laborers. Pushed for secret ballots, direct election of senators, and regulation of railroads.

Farmer-Labor Initiative

Populism

Progressive Movement

Agrarian Uprising

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a plan under which Native Americans would give up their beliefs and way of life and become part of the white culture. Highly debated by Americans, the driving force behind the Dawes Act.

Assimilation

Native American Acculturation Project

Cultural Integration Scheme

Indian Civilization Program

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a U.S. law enacted in 1862, that provided 160 acres in the West to any citizen or intended citizen who was head of household and would cultivate the land for five years. Encouraged white families to develop the West.

The Morrill Act

Manifest Destiny Act

The Homestead Act

Western Settlers' Law

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

All of the following were a part of the Populist Party platform EXCEPT:

Secret Ballots

Direct Election of Senators

Increased Immigration

Railroad regulation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 5 pts

What role did the buffalo play in the lives of Plains Indians?

They were the focus of the Plains Indians' religious beliefs

They were captured and sold as livestock to farmers

They were a source of income because Indians sold their meat to railroad workers

They were a source of food, clothing, tools, and shelter

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

a monetary system in which the basic unit of currency is defined in terms of a set amount of gold.

The Gold Standard

Bimetallism

Greenbacks

Solid Gold Monetary Model

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

groups of farmers who sent lecturers from town to town to educate people about agricultural and rural issues. Issues included a need for lower interest rates as well as government control over railroads and banks.

Farmer Education Corps

Rural Progress Societies

Rural Reform Circles

Farmers Alliance

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