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What was the Significance of the Battle of Wounded Knee.
A
Bought the Indian Wars.
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What was the purpose of the Homestead Act?
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Offered 160 acres of land free to any citizen or intended citizen who was head of household.
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What led to the rise of the cattle industry?
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Railroads
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What marked the collapse of populism?
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The election of William McKinley.
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What were the characteristics of Plains Indian Culture?
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Buffalo
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What is the difference between Bimetallism and the Gold Standard?
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Bimetallism produces Gold, and Silver. Gold Standard only uses Gold.
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What brought an end to open range?
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Barbed Wire
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Describe three hardships that frontier farmers in the mid-to-late 1800’s.
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- Weather
- Indians
- Lumber Deprivation
