Chapter 11 Vocabulary Test

What is the purpose of Vigilance Committees as described in US History?

• To manage agricultural practices

• To find and bring criminals to justice

• To oversee financial transactions

• To provide community services

What does "Hydraulic Mining" involve?

• Digging tunnels underground

• Spraying water at high pressure to extract minerals

• Using heavy machinery to move earth

• Panning for gold in rivers

What does the term "Open Range" refer to?

• A type of mountainous terrain

• A method of cattle grazing

• Vast areas of grassland owned by the federal government

• A new agricultural technique

Which term describes Spanish-speaking neighborhoods in a town or city?

• Hacienda

• Homestead

• Barrios

• Bonanza Farm

What is a "Homestead" in the context of U.S. public land?

• A type of residential building

• A piece of land for commercial use

• A piece of land acquired and cultivated

• A historical landmark

What is the primary characteristic of a "Bonanza Farm"?

• It is used for dairy production

• It is a small-scale organic farm

• It is a large, highly profitable wheat farm

• It specializes in fruit cultivation

What does "Nomad" mean in the context of US History?

• A community leader

• A person who moves continually in search of food

• A permanent settler

• A trader who travels between towns

What does "Assimilate" mean in a cultural context?

• To separate from a larger group

• To conform to legal standards

• To absorb a group into the culture of another population

• To reject foreign influences

What is an "Allotment" in terms of land use?

• A shared community garden

• A plot of land assigned for cultivation

• A commercial real estate development

• A protected natural reserve

Which term best describes a new idea or method?

• Prospective

• Traditional

• Conservative

• Innovative