Impact of Historical Legislation and Events

Impact of Historical Legislation and Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the western expansion in the U.S. from the 1860s to 1900, highlighting its connection to manifest destiny and its impact on Native American tribes. It discusses the mythology versus reality of expansion, conflicts with Native Americans, and the resulting treaties. The video also covers labor tensions, the Chinese Exclusion Act, cowboy mythology, and attempts to assimilate Native Americans. It concludes with key takeaways and the implications of the frontier's closure.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

30 sec • 1 pt

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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