Westward Expansion, Native American Policies & Industrialization

What was the geographic impact of the settlement of the Great Plains and the Gold Rush?

• Increased urbanization and development of infrastructure

• Expansion of agricultural activities and mining operations

• Deforestation and loss of native habitats

• Rise in population and establishment of new towns

What were the pull factors (reasons why people wanted to move) of migration to the West?

• Economic opportunities

• Religious freedom

• Adventure and exploration

• All of the above

How did the Transcontinental Railroad and the Homestead Act impact the U.S. economy?

• They led to the expansion of the U.S. economy by facilitating westward expansion and increasing agricultural production.

• They caused a decline in the U.S. economy by restricting trade and limiting land ownership.

• They had no significant impact on the U.S. economy.

• They primarily benefited European economies rather than the U.S.

Native Americans were "assimilated" into American culture

• To promote cultural diversity

• To integrate them into the dominant/American society

• To preserve their traditional practices

• To isolate them from American society

The Dawes Act was intended to assimilate Native Americans into American society. How did it affect Native Americans?

• It granted them full citizenship and equal rights.

• It forced them to attend boarding schools and divided their land up.

• It provided them with financial compensation for their lands.

• It allowed them to maintain their traditional way of life.

What were the characteristics of the Gilded Age?

• Rapid economic growth and industrialization

• Decline in immigration

• Decrease in urbanization

• Reduction in political corruption

What are the 4 factors of production?

• Land, Labor, Capital, Entrepreneurship

• Money, Machines, Management, Materials

• Resources, Revenue, Risk, Return

• Planning, Production, Profit, People

What were the reasons for the rapid growth of industry?

• Technological advancements

• Increased labor force

• Access to raw materials

• All of the above

What were the working conditions like in many factories and big industries?

• Safe and comfortable

• Dangerous and harsh

• Luxurious and relaxed

• Flexible and accommodating

Because the railroad business grew so large, they needed middle ____________ to keep the railroads running efficiently