CH. 5 (3) Homestead Act & The Railroads

Many white Americans believed that Native Americans have given their right to the West because they were not "improving" the land.

• True

• False

Where was gold discovered in 1848 sparking a massive migration west?

• Nevada

• Oregon

• California

• Colorado

The _ Act of 1862 gave 160 acres to anyone who was willing to farm the land for 5 years.

Blacks who moved West after the Civil War were known as _________________________.

Which of the following is true about the Transcontinental Railroad? (Click all that apply)

• It was constructed by two separate railroad companies.

• Chinese laborers were given the most dangerous jobs building the railroad.

• It linked the eastern and western U.S.

• Railroad companies were given land by the government to complete the railroad.

The Chinese were blamed for the economic depression of the 1870s and eventually banned from immigrating to the U.S. from 1882-1943.

• True

• False