Westward Expansion Flashcards
What did the Frontier Thesis say?
Bring new land for a better society.
What was Americanization and how were Native Americans “Americanized”?
Stripping non-Americans of their culture and replacing it with America’s culture. They were “Americanized” by programs of education propagated through schools, businesses, and voluntary associations.
What was the purpose of the Homestead Act?
An act to accelerate Western settlement
What is the Dawes Act?
It is the decision to divide Indian Land into parcels for individual sale.
What was the reservation system?
established tracts of land called reservations for Native Americans to live on as white settlers took over their land.
Who were the Buffalo Soldiers?
African-American soldiers utilized to fight Native Americans for control of western land
What event caused the US to join the Spanish-American War?
The bombing of the USS Maine
What was “The White-Man’s Burden” idea?
white society was responsible for “civilizing” the world
What is imperialism?
Exerting military dominance over another country Exploiting a country for its raw materials Supporting a politician in another country that supports your views
Where were most of the US areas of imperialism located?
The Caribbean
