6.3 Westward Expansion Social and Cultural Development

What were the causes of westward migration after the Civil War? Choose 2

• The completion of various transcontinental railroads

• The Homestead Act

• The availability of free government land

• The decline of farming technology

Answer explanation

The causes of westward migration after the Civil War were the Homestead Act and the availability of free government land.

What was the significance of the closing of the frontier according to Frederick Jackson Turner? Choose 2

• It caused concern as it could lead to class conflicts in America

• It led to the assimilation of Indian cultures

• It marked the end of class conflicts in America

• It resulted in the expansion of American society

Answer explanation

The closing of the frontier, according to Frederick Jackson Turner, caused concern about potential class conflicts and resulted in the expansion of American society.

What was the role of sodbusters in the settlement of the West?

• They bought land from railroad companies

• They introduced new farming technology

• They settled on free government land

• They drove massive herds of cattle to market

Answer explanation

Sodbusters played a crucial role in settling the West by introducing new farming technology.

What was the purpose of the reservation system for Native Americans? CHoose 2

• To protect their rights and sovereignty

• To encourage assimilation into American society

• To restrict their movement and way of life

• To provide them with free government land

Answer explanation

The reservation system was implemented to encourage assimilation into American society and restrict their movement and way of life.

What led to the decline of open cattle drives in the American West?

• The decline of the buffalo population

• The introduction of barbed wire fencing

• The mechanization of agriculture

• The completion of transcontinental railroads

Answer explanation

The decline of open cattle drives in the American West was primarily caused by the introduction of barbed wire fencing, which restricted the movement of cattle.

What was the impact of the Dawes Act on Native Americans? Choose 2

• It allowed them to become American citizens

• It encouraged the preservation of Indian cultures

• It divided reservation lands into small plots for farming

• It ended federal recognition of Indian sovereignty

Answer explanation

The Dawes Act divided reservation lands for farming and ended federal recognition of Indian sovereignty.

What was the Ghost Dance Movement and its significance? Choose 2

• It was a resistance movement against the federal government

• It aimed to drive the white man from Indian lands

• It resulted in the preservation of Indian cultures

• It led to the Wounded Knee massacre

Answer explanation

The Ghost Dance Movement was a resistance movement against the federal government and aimed to drive the white man from Indian lands. It is significant because it highlights the struggle for indigenous rights and the preservation of Indian cultures.

What was the outcome of the Sioux Wars?

• The Sioux were restricted to smaller reservations

• The federal government made more treaties with the Indians

• The buffalo population was preserved

• The Sioux successfully defeated the U.S. Army

Answer explanation

The outcome of the Sioux Wars was that the Sioux were restricted to smaller reservations.

What was the role of the railroad in the settlement of the West?

• It led to the decline of farming technology

• It provided free government land to settlers

• It caused the decline of the buffalo population

• It facilitated the cattle trade in eastern markets

Answer explanation

The railroad facilitated the cattle trade in eastern markets.

What was the impact of westward expansion on Native American populations?

• They were relocated to Indian Territory

• They were assimilated into American society

• They were protected by the federal government

• They faced hardships and displacement

Answer explanation

The impact of westward expansion on Native American populations was that they faced hardships and displacement.