WESTWARD EXPANSION

Question 1

Gold Rush

Answer 1

1848, the discovery of gold in CA set off a frenzy. Massive migration to CA transformed the landscape and population. Lots of violent conflict between miners.

Question 2

Homestead Act

Answer 2

Enticed more than 600,000 farmers, gave out 160 acres to anyone who came and farmed there for more than 5 years. AA saw it as the promised land.

Question 3

Exodusters

Answer 3

AA people who migrated to Colorado, Kansas, and Oklahoma because of the Homestead Act. They are called Exodusters bc they allude to exodus in the bible who found promised land (no slavery)

Question 4

Chinese Immigration

Answer 4

It started coming in the 1820s, first around 650, then around 5000 in CA in the 50-70’s. They built the first transcontinental railroad.

Question 5

The Grange

Answer 5

Oliver Hudson Kelly a farmer went against a monopolistic railroad company that charged farmers more just because they needed to transport their goods by train.

Question 6

The Populist Party

Answer 6

The populists demanded a constitutional amendment allowing for the direct election of senators. They also wanted income tax and political reform. They would rather have the people vote, not their representatives.

Question 7

Cattle Drive

Answer 7

Joseph McCoy started the cattle drive which is when mass amounts of cattle migrate from place to place. It began because farmers left their lands and cattle because of the civil war.

Question 8

Transcontinental Railroad

Answer 8

The US wanted a longer railroad to connect the North and the South. Immigrants built most of it, and the railroads were trespassing on native territory. The railroad became a lifeline in the west. (NA attacked railroad workers)

Question 9

Native American Struggles

Answer 9

Due to the American settlement, the Natives suffered many hardships. On top of that, Americans tried to conform native american children to their religion, style, and culture and taught them that their culture was bad.