american west Flashcards
What is the significance of the Homestead Act of 1862?
It encouraged westward expansion by providing 160 acres of land to settlers for a small fee.
True or False: The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 facilitated faster movement of people and goods across the United States.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a major conflict between Native Americans and settlers in the late 19th century.
Great Sioux War
Who was the leader of the Sioux during the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Crazy Horse
What year did the Battle of Little Bighorn take place?
1876
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major cattle trail used in the late 1800s? A) Oregon Trail B) Chisholm Trail C) Santa Fe Trail
B) Chisholm Trail
What was the primary economic activity in the American West during the late 19th century?
Cattle ranching
True or False: The Dawes Act of 1887 aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society.
True
What was the purpose of the Pacific Railway Act of 1862?
To promote the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a movement that sought to end the practice of polygamy among Mormons.
Mormon Reformation
Who was the famous lawman of the American West known for his role in the gunfight at the O.K. Corral?
Wyatt Earp
What was the main goal of the Homestead Act?
To encourage settlement in the West.
Multiple Choice: Which Native American leader is associated with the resistance against U.S. government policies in the 1870s? A) Geronimo B) Sitting Bull C) Tecumseh
B) Sitting Bull
What did the term ‘Manifest Destiny’ refer to?
The belief that the expansion of the U.S. across the American continents was justified and inevitable.
True or False: The Gold Rush began in California in 1849.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1862 allowed settlers to claim land in the West after living on it for five years.
Homestead
What was the impact of the mining boom in the American West?
It led to rapid population growth and the establishment of new towns.
Who were the ‘Buffalo Soldiers’?
African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army in the West after the Civil War.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for westward expansion? A) Economic opportunities B) Religious freedom C) Overpopulation in eastern cities D) Decrease in immigration
D) Decrease in immigration
What was the role of the U.S. Cavalry in the American West?
To protect settlers and enforce U.S. law against Native American tribes.
True or False: The Indian Removal Act of 1830 led to the forced relocation of thousands of Native Americans.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ Trail was a major route for settlers moving to California during the Gold Rush.
California
What was one outcome of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864?
Increased tensions between Native Americans and U.S. forces.
Multiple Choice: Which act aimed to divide Native American lands into individual plots? A) Dawes Act B) Homestead Act C) Indian Removal Act
A) Dawes Act
Who was the author of the influential book ‘A Century of Dishonor’?
Helen Hunt Jackson
True or False: The American West was primarily settled by European immigrants.
True
What was the significance of the battle at Wounded Knee in 1890?
It marked the end of armed Native American resistance in the Plains.
Fill in the blank: The __________ was an important event in 1893 that led to the closure of the frontier.
Census of 1890
What impact did railroads have on the American West?
They facilitated trade, travel, and the movement of settlers.
Multiple Choice: Which group primarily built the Transcontinental Railroad? A) Irish laborers B) Chinese laborers C) Both A and B
C) Both A and B
What was the outcome of the Treaty of Fort Laramie in 1851?
It established boundaries for Native American territories.
True or False: The term ‘sodbuster’ refers to farmers who settled on the Great Plains.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ movement was aimed at promoting the rights of farmers in the late 19th century.
Populist
What was the main focus of the Grange movement?
To advocate for farmers’ rights and interests.
Multiple Choice: Which event marked the beginning of the end for the Native American way of life? A) The Gold Rush B) The Battle of Little Bighorn C) The Dawes Act
C) The Dawes Act
Who was the famous frontiersman known for his exploits in the West?
Daniel Boone
What was the role of women in the settlement of the West?
They contributed to family farms, schools, and community building.
True or False: The American West was characterized by lawlessness and violence in its early years.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a famous cattle ranching area in Texas.
King Ranch
