Westward Expansion/Populism EOC Review

How did the Dawes Act change Native American reservations?

• Moved Natives still on the Great Plains to reservations further west.

• Required Native Americans to divide tribal land into individual plots.

• Led to conflicts between settlers and Plains Native Americans.

• Encouraged the shooting of buffalo herds from new railroad lines.

What was manifest destiny used to justify?

• A desire to expand the U.S. West to the Pacific Ocean.

• A desire to control the area located east of the Appalachian Mountains.

• A desire to limit the number of immigrants entering the country.

• A desire to warn European countries against colonizing Latin America.

The Homestead Act was crucial to Westward Expansion because...

• Provided gold and silver to the highest bidder.

• Connected the railroad lines between the East and West.

• Offered inexpensive land in the West to be farmed.

• Provided a free tutor for all school aged children.

What did the Homestead Act and construction of the Transcontinental railroad demonstrate about the federal government?

• It was concerned about conserving natural resources.

• It was unwilling to move Native American tribes to reservations.

• It was determined to break up business trusts harmful to free enterprise.

• It was committed to settling the Western territories.

Which of the following describes the significance of the Wounded Knee Massacre?

• It was the biggest victory Native Americans ever won over the US forces.

• It allowed Native Americans to return to their traditional homelands.

• Convinced the US government to take stronger action against Native groups.

• Final major battle between US & Natives; Natives faced heavy casualties.

Which was NOT a problem faced by farmers in the late 19th century?

• Rising city populations were willing to pay higher prices for food.

• Railroads and grain elevator owners were making huge profits on farmers.

• Overproduction on the Great Plains led to a drop in crop prices.

• Farmers owed money on loans for farm machinery, improvements, & bad times.

Based on the Cross of Gold speech, what did Bryan demand in his campaign for presidency?

• Acquisition of colonies to increase employment opportunities.

• Policy of bimetallism that would increase inflation, helping farmers.

• Creation of a national park system to protect wildlife.

• Higher tariffs to protect American manufacturers from foreign competition.

Which historical event best represents a goal of the Granger Movement?

• Bankers began charging higher interest rates for loans.

• The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad increased shipping rates.

• The Interstate Commerce Act regulated railroad company prices.

• Supreme Court overruled state government regulation of interstate railroads.

What was the purpose of the Populist movement?

• To fight the corruption of political machines in the cities

• To stop the influx of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe

• To push for government ownership of railroads, telegraphs and telephones

• To break rural isolation of farmers and represent their interests

Who was the leader of the Populist party?

• William Jennings Bryan

• Ulysses S Grant

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson