Key Concepts of Period 6: 1865 - 1898

What period does key concept 6.2 cover?

• 1865 to 1898

• 1750 to 1800

• 1800 to 1850

• 1900 to 1920

Which group played a significant role in the development of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Irish immigrants

• Italian immigrants

• Chinese immigrants

• German immigrants

What was a common job for Chinese immigrants due to job exclusions?

• Coal mining

• Laundry and restaurant industries

• Railroad construction

• Teaching

What was the primary reason many immigrants settled in cities?

• Family connections

• Affordability and job opportunities

• Educational opportunities

• Availability of land

What did political machines like Tammany Hall provide in exchange for political support?

• Education

• Housing

• Legal assistance

• Jobs and food

Which act sought to assimilate Native Americans by dissolving tribal identities?

• Homestead Act

• Dawes Act

• Morrill Land Act

• Indian Removal Act

What was the main goal of the Homestead Act?

• To encourage westward expansion

• To provide land for railroads

• To establish reservations

• To promote urban development

Which battle is also known as Custer's Last Stand?

• Battle of the Alamo

• Battle of Little Bighorn

• Battle of Wounded Knee

• Sand Creek Massacre

What was the impact of the Dawes Act on Native American land?

• Increased tribal lands

• No significant change

• Improved agricultural practices

• Loss of a vast amount of land

What was the Ghost Dance movement?

• A religious ceremony for good harvests

• A form of resistance by Native Americans

• A dance competition among tribes

• A celebration of Native American culture