enacted in 1887, this act tried to "Americanize" or assimilate Native Americans.

an African american who migrated from the South to Kansas in the post-Reconstruction years

a prophet promised that if this ritual was performed, Native American lands would be restored

One effect of the _________ was that it encouraged many settlers to head out west

a social and educational organization through which farmers attempted to combat the power of the railroads in the late 19th century

a social and educational organization through which farmers attempted to combat the power of the railroads in the late 19th century

a late 19th century political movement demanding that people have a greater voice in government and seeking to advance the interests of farmers and laborers

Its advocates were in favor of an inflationary monetary policy using the "free coinage of silver" as opposed to the less inflationary gold standard;

He was a dominant force in the populist wing of the Democratic Party

by William Jennings Bryan. In the address, Bryan supported bimetallism or "free silver", which he believed would bring the nation prosperity.

Based among poor, white cotton farmers in the South. was also called the People's Party.

the use of both gold and silver as a basis for a national monetary system

the belief that early americans were destined to expand and populate across North America

Passed in 1862, it gave 160 acres of public land to any settler who would farm the land for five years

Railroad connecting the west and east coasts of the continental U.S.

Wire that has sharp metal spikes on it used to fence in cattle.

Federal land set aside for Native Americans

The grassland region of the United States

leader of Hunkpapa Sioux

Colonel in U.S. Calvary

This act helped established agricultural colleges

Huge single crop farms

The great plains did not have many trees. As a result, people built what became known as ___________; homes dug into the side of hills. The kept cool in the summer and warm in the winter but offered little light or air.

1896 republican presidential nominee

1896 democratic presidential nominee

the populist party is also known as

In 1867, Oliver Kelley started an organization originally intended to provide a place for farm families to discuss social and educational issues, however members spent most of their energy fighting the railroads.

In 1867, the Grange was originally intended to provide a place for farm families to discuss social and educational issues, however members spent most of their energy fighting _______________.

At the Democratic Convention, William Jennings Bryan delivered the "Cross of Gold" speech which supported:

Which of the following left behind a message that poor people and less powerful groups in society could organize and have a political impact?

site of key battle in the Texas revolution

The Homestead act of 1862 promised __________ acres of land to any head of household who would agree to cultivate land for 5 years.

Stated that any head of household who would agree to cultivate 160 acres of land for 5 years could own that land for FREE

This act abolished tribal organizations and divided up reservations. Each family was given 160 acres to farm and after 25 years they would own the land and become a U.S citizen.

•Native Americans were nomadic hunters and never took to the way of life of white settlers. They did not understand ownership, knew little about farming, and were demoralized by reservation life.

THESE ARE ALL REASONS WHY THE _______ACT WAS DID NOT WORK.

What animal did the Native American livelihood depend on?

This law prohibited people from China from immigrating to the United States until 1943

•African American families leaving the south after reconstruction.

which of the following is NOT a reason for expansion and migration westward?

The Oklahoma land Rush featured people on horseback, bicycles, wagons, and on foot trying to stake their claim. Many jumped the gun to get a head start and get there sooner earning the nickname _____________.

The _______________________________ featured people on horseback, bicycles, wagons, and on foot trying to stake their claim. Many jumped the gun to get a head start and get there sooner earning the nickname "the sooner state"

The Chinese exclusion act was the first major law restricting immigration into the US.

The name given by Native Americans to the African American soldiers they fought against.

In response to Cheyenne people raiding mining camps and local settlements, US forces surprised 500 Cheyenne indians during the night- violently killing over half of them. This was known as:

Occurred because of a misunderstanding of the ritual Ghost dance. U.S. troops believed Sioux leader Sitting bull was using this dance to form an uprising. Soldiers killed 150 Native Americans.

Commander George Custer attempted to surprise the Sioux at the Battle of ___________________ the Montana territory in 1876. Custer underestimated the size of the enemy and was defeated by the Indians and his fall became known as “Custer’s Last Stand.”

Commander George Custer attempted to surprise the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn in the Montana territory in 1876. Custer underestimated the size of the enemy and was defeated by the Indians and his fall became known as “_________________________”

______________ were an important part of transportation in the United States during Westward Expansion.

______________ Pacific and _________________ Pacific were two companies that joined their tracks at Promontory, Utah in 1869. This linked the nation from east to west.

Union Pacific and Central Pacific were two companies that joined their tracks at ______________________, Utah in 1869. This linked the nation from east to west.

John Deere invented the _______________ that could cut through the thick prairie sod in a way the old wooden and iron plows never could.

Invention that proved crucial in order to pump water to the surface

_______________________ made it possible for farmers to cheaply and efficiently fence in their land and livestock

With the new technology provided by the steel plow, windmills, and barbed wire, ____________ became a key industry in the west

__________________ popped up as settlements for ranchers that would drive their cattle to be herded onto trains so they could be shipped to market

___________________often had the reputation for being full of vices such as gambling and drinking. Major corporations soon moved into these towns with advanced equipment causing an increase in these towns becoming major cities.

farms where they pooled (combined) their resources to purchase machinery and supplies to sell their produce without paying major distributors.

•a political movement that supported farmers and the “common man”.

marked the end of the populists' influence

"Let them do", means the government will not interfere with or regulate business