Conquering the West & the Agricultural Revolution | Jocz

What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

• To offer public land to any person who lived on the land and improved it for a period of 5 years

• To provide subsidies to railroad companies

• To encourage settlement of the West by providing free farming equipment

• To promote economic development in the East

What were some difficulties and limitations of the Homestead Act?

• High cost of supplies, poor quality of available land, and fluctuating crop prices

• Limited access to water, lack of government support, and high taxes

• Inadequate farming knowledge, lack of transportation, and low demand for crops

• Lack of available land, expensive farming equipment, and harsh government regulations

What impact did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 have on the West?

• It caused a decrease in population in the West

• It led to a decline in economic activity in the West

• It transformed life in the West forever

• It had no significant impact on the West

What industry had a boom and bust cycle in the West, often leading to economic collapse?

• Mining industry

• Farming industry

• Textile industry

• Cattle industry

What was the impact of the introduction of the horse on the lives of the Plains Indians?

• It caused a decrease in hunting of bison by the Plains Indians

• It transformed mobility on the Great Plains and increased warfare between tribes

• It led to a decline in population of the Plains Indians

• It had no significant impact on the lives of the Plains Indians

What event marked the end of the major Native American frontier Wars?

• Nez Perce War

• Battle of Little Bighorn

• Sand Creek massacre

• Battle of Wounded Knee

What was the purpose of the Dawes severalty Act in 1887?

• To protect the land rights of Native American tribes

• To grant citizenship to Native Americans without any conditions

• To provide financial aid to Native American tribes

• To end tribal ownership of land and promote assimilation of Native Americans into American society

Who wrote the book 'A Century of Dishonor' in 1881, documenting the mistreatment of Native Americans by the federal government?

• Helen Hunt Jackson

• Frederick Jackson Turner

• Oliver Kelly

• Dee Brown

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

• It caused conflicts and wars in the West

• It led to a decline in American society

• It had no impact on American identity

• It made America independent, individualistic, and provided opportunity for people

What was the main focus of the Grange movement organized by Oliver Kelly?

• Lobbying for higher tariffs on agricultural products

• Encouraging farmers to focus on multiple cash crops

• Promoting industrial jobs for farmers in urban cities

• Social and educational activities for farmers, followed by demanding collective reforms