What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

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To provide free land to Native Americans
To encourage settlement in the western United States
To establish national parks
To promote industrialization in the East
2.
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How did the mythology of the Old West differ from reality?
It was largely based on the actual experiences of cowboys
It was a romanticized version created by shows and circuses
It focused on the industrial development of the West
It accurately depicted the peaceful coexistence of settlers and Native Americans
3.
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What was the outcome of the Treaty of Laramie for the Sioux?
They were given gold mining rights
They were assimilated into American society
They retained their land with a right of passage for settlers
They were forced to relocate to Canada
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was a significant consequence of the discovery of gold in the Black Hills?
The end of the Sioux Wars
Increased military presence and conflict with Native Americans
The establishment of a new peace treaty
The relocation of settlers to the East
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the primary reason for the Chinese Exclusion Act?
To prevent Chinese workers from taking jobs from Irish immigrants
To address labor shortages in the West
To promote Chinese immigration
To encourage cultural exchange between China and the US
6.
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What role did the Transcontinental Railroad play in the US economy?
It led to the decline of agriculture
It was primarily used for military transport
It created a unified national market system
It isolated the East and West coasts
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the purpose of the Dawes General Allotment Act?
To preserve Native American culture
To assimilate Native Americans into American society
To establish new Native American reservations
To provide military training to Native Americans
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