Key Events In (1860-1890) Flashcards
What Act happened in 1862?
Homestead Act
What was the Homestead Act
provided that any adult citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. government could claim 160 acres of surveyed government land.
How long did they have to stay on the land (homestead act) after acquiring it?1
5 years
Significance of Homestead Act
It allows former slaves and immigrants to become landowners and promoted opportunities to claim and settle portions of the land
What was founded in 1862?
Department of agriculture
What did the department of agriculture do?
Founded by Abe Lincoln, promoted agricultural practices, rural development and food security.
Significance on the economy?
As 50% of Americans owned land - it helped them gain more agricultural culture
How many Americans lived on farms by 1865?
10 million
Significance of having 10 million Americans working on farms in (1865)
Food security - Ensured there was food for the growing population
- generated economic activity in rural areas
What treat was signed in 1868
Treaty Fort Laramie
What was the Treaty of fort Laramie
it aimed to establish peace and define territorial boundaries following years of conflict and encroachment by settlers and the U.S. government. The Black Hills of South Dakota were set aside within the reservation and were recognized as sacred land to the Lakota Sioux. The U.S. government agreed not to interfere with this area.
Significance of Treaty of Fort Laramie
The discovery of gold in the Black Hills led to a rush of settlers into the area, and the U.S. government did not effectively protect the tribal lands as promised. This violation, among other factors, would eventually lead to conflicts and the infamous Battle of Little Bighorn in 1876.
What year was the granger movement formed?
1867
What was the granger society?
Aimed to provide support and resources to farmers. The primary goals was to improve the economic and social conformism’s of its members.
What did the granger movement achieve?
Several states, including Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota, passed Granger Laws that regulated railroad and grain elevator rates. These laws were often challenged in court but represented an important step in regulating big businesses.
