Unit 5 Flashcards

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What animal supplied most of the necessities of life for the Plains Indians?

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Bison

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2
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What new Indian policy was put in place in 1867-1868?

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By late 1860s U.S. government Indian policy was to move Native Americans to reservations. Some tribes chose to fight for their land and freedom.

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3
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Describe Custer’s Last Stand and give the date it took place.

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4
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Who was Chief Joseph and what did he do?

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5
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Who was Geronimo? When did he surrender?

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6
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Explain the Dawes Act.

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7
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Describe what happened at Wounded Knee in 1890.

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8
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What was the main goal of the Homestead Act?

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9
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Explain how the Homestead Act worked. How did it encourage people to move west?

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10
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What was the Transcontinental Railroad?

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11
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What two railroad companies worked on the transcontinental railroad? What workers were used for each company?

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12
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What was the Pony Express and how long did it last?

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13
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What was Morse Code and who invented it?

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14
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Was the Cattle industry profitable? For how long?

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15
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What led to the downfall of the cattle industry in the late 1800s?

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16
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Explain the Theory of Social Darwinism.

17
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What 3 marketing techniques helped business during the Gilded Age?

18
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What is Laissez – Faire Economics?

19
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How does Laissez – Faire economics help business?

20
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Who is Alexander G. Bell and what did he do to help business? What did he invent?

21
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Who is Thomas A. Edison and what did he do to help business? What did he invent?

22
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What is a Tariff and how does it help American Industry?

23
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What is a Monopoly?

24
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What is Andrew Carnegie known for?

25
Describe Vertical Consolidation.
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What is John D. Rockefeller known for?
27
Describe Horizontal Consolidation.
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What is the difference between Vertical and Horizontal Consolidation?
29
Why was there a need for labor Unions? What did labor unions want to improve on?
30
Who founded the American Federation of Labor?