US History CFA 1 (1-7) – Study Guide Questions - Direct

Which three developments followed the passage of the Homestead Act in 1862?

• A. A larger number of settlers traveled west in search of land

• B. Railroad expansion boosted western economic growth

• C. Native land rights were upheld and strengthened

• D. Settlement patterns grew along rail lines

• E. Farm labor shortages became widespread

Which three statements best describe the effects of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Opened new eastern markets for western ranchers and farmers

• Provided the first major transportation system for the eastern states

• Increased confidence for settlers to move west

• Reduced Native American cultural independence and resources

• Led to the collapse of large U.S. industries

What approach did the U.S. government take toward Native Americans during westward expansion?

• Kept Native cultural traditions intact without interference

• Passed policies to encourage adoption of American customs

• Fully achieved a new era of prosperity for Native Americans

• Supported Native Americans in resisting assimilation

What occurred in the South following the end of Reconstruction?

• Civil rights improvements for African Americans began to decline

• Radical Republicans gained more political power in the South

• African Americans gained more political representation

• Corruption from the Gilded Age disappeared

Which statement correctly describes the Jim Crow South?

• Segregation laws were widely enforced in public spaces

• ·       Jim Crow laws ended segregation permanently

• The Dawes Act enforced racial segregation

• The 14th Amendment fully eliminated racial inequality

Why did many African Americans known as “Exodusters” move west in the late 1800s?

• To flee racial discrimination after Reconstruction ended

• To escape violence and discrimination in southern states

• To use the Homestead Act to claim free land

• To find opportunities in a reformed southern economy

What was the Supreme Court’s stance on segregation during the late 1800s?

• Supported existing segregation laws

• Expanded civil liberties for African Americans

• Reduced the number of segregation laws

• Banned segregation nationwide

What was the purpose of exposing corruption in political cartoons of the Gilded Age?

• To distract from unethical business practices

• To support the rival political party

• To shape public opinion against dishonest leaders

• To keep a historical record of events

How did political machines maintain influence in cities during the Gilded Age?

• Manipulated elections to retain control

• Blocked immigrants from voting

• Refused to fund political campaigns

• Expanded voting rights for minorities

Which law created federal oversight of railroad rates between states?

• Pendleton Act

• Chinese Exclusion Act

• Interstate Commerce Act

• Homestead Act