APUSH chapter 26 review

Analyze the impact of the Battle of Little Bighorn on U.S. government policies towards Native Americans. What strategic changes were implemented as a result?

• The U.S. government increased military presence in the West and pursued more aggressive assimilation policies.

• The U.S. government decided to negotiate peace treaties with Native American tribes.

• The U.S. government withdrew military forces from Native American territories.

• The U.S. government granted Native Americans full autonomy over their lands.

Evaluate the significance of the Dawes Severalty Act in the process of assimilating Native Americans into white American culture. What were the intended and actual outcomes?

• It aimed to preserve Native American culture by maintaining tribal lands.

• It intended to assimilate Native Americans by allotting individual land ownership, but often resulted in loss of tribal lands.

• It successfully integrated Native Americans into urban American society.

• It was designed to enhance Native American political power within the U.S. government.

Discuss the role of mechanization in agriculture and how it affected farmers' economic conditions at the turn of the 20th century.

• Mechanization reduced production costs and increased profits for all farmers.

• Mechanization led to overproduction, which caused a drop in prices and increased debt for many farmers.

• Mechanization had no significant impact on agricultural production or farmers' economic conditions.

• Mechanization allowed farmers to diversify their crops and stabilize their income.

Analyze the causes and consequences of the Pullman Strike. How did it reflect broader labor issues in the United States during the late 19th century?

• The strike was caused by high wages and resulted in increased worker satisfaction.

• The strike was caused by wage cuts and poor working conditions, leading to a national debate on labor rights.

• The strike was a minor event with no significant impact on labor relations.

• The strike was initiated by government officials to improve public transportation.

Evaluate the goals of the Populist Party in terms of political reform and government intervention in the economy. How did these goals reflect the needs of their primary supporters?

• The Populist Party aimed to reduce government intervention and promote free-market policies.

• The Populist Party sought to increase government regulation of railroads and implement a progressive income tax to support farmers and laborers.

• The Populist Party focused on maintaining the gold standard and reducing tariffs.

• The Populist Party aimed to expand the power of large corporations and reduce taxes on the wealthy.

Assess the impact of the Gold Standard Act on the U.S. economy and its implications for different economic groups at the time.

• The Gold Standard Act led to inflation, benefiting debtors and farmers.

• The Gold Standard Act stabilized the currency, benefiting creditors and industrialists.

• The Gold Standard Act had no significant impact on the U.S. economy.

• The Gold Standard Act caused a recession, negatively affecting all economic groups.

Analyze the presidency of William McKinley in the context of economic policy and foreign affairs. How did his administration's actions reflect the priorities of the era?

• McKinley's administration focused on isolationism and reducing government spending.

• McKinley's administration prioritized economic expansion and imperialism, reflecting the era's focus on growth and global influence.

• McKinley's administration was primarily concerned with environmental conservation.

• McKinley's administration sought to dismantle large corporations and promote small businesses.

Critically examine the process of trying to assimilate Native Americans into white American culture. What were the key strategies and their effectiveness?

• The process involved voluntary cultural exchanges and was highly effective.

• The process relied on forced education and land allotment, often leading to cultural erosion and resistance.

• The process was based on mutual agreements and resulted in harmonious integration.

• The process focused on economic incentives and was universally successful.

Evaluate how the economic challenges faced by farmers at the end of the 19th century influenced the rise of the Populist Party. What specific issues did the party address?

• The Populist Party ignored farmers' issues and focused on urban industrial concerns.

• The Populist Party addressed issues like high railroad rates, falling crop prices, and lack of credit.

• The Populist Party focused solely on foreign policy and military expansion.

• The Populist Party aimed to reduce government intervention in agriculture.

Analyze the long-term effects of the Battle of Wounded Knee on Native American communities and U.S. government policies.

• The battle led to increased autonomy for Native American tribes.

• The battle marked the end of armed Native American resistance and led to stricter assimilation policies.

• The battle had no significant impact on Native American communities or U.S. policies.

• The battle resulted in the immediate restoration of Native American lands.