Westward Expansion

What was the biggest factor that led to settlement into the Great Plains?

• Farm land

• Gold mining

• Railroad jobs

• Timber resources

The Homestead Act was passed by the US Government to encourage farming. How many acres of free land could you get if you farmed it for 5 years?

• Up to 160 acres

• Up to 40 acres

• Up to 320 acres

• Up to 500 acres

As we settled our west, the US settlers decimated the buffalo population which was very damaging to the Natives' way of life.

• True

• False

The US Government gave subsidies to encourage railroads and farming. What did this result in?

• Free land for people and railroad companies to build on

• Higher taxes for farmers

• Decreased agricultural production

• Increased import tariffs

Women's rights expanded on the frontier because women took on an equal role with men to farm and survive on the Great Plains.

• True

• False

Which of the following played a major role in Westward Expansion?

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Homestead Act

• The California Gold Rush

• All of the above

What was the nickname of the Plessy vs. Ferguson case ?

• The 'separate but equal' case leading to racially segregated facilities

• The 'Miranda rights' case

• The 'judicial review' case

• The 'clear and present danger' case

Natives using Tepee's and Settlers building Sod Homes showed how we adapted differently to the environment.

• True

• False

The Dawes Act of 1887 forced Native Americans to quickly assimilate into American culture. What are some aspects of American culture they were forced to adopt to?

• Schooling, farming, clothing, laws, new ways of life etc.

• Traditional Native American ceremonies and languages only

• European monarchies and royal titles

• Ancient Asian philosophies and martial arts

The National Grange (Grangers) and Farmers Alliance tried to help farmers as they settled west.

• True

• False