Westward Movement

Question 1

Manifest Destiny

Answer 1

The belief that the US should expand and control the entire continent from East to West.
- Complete control from Atlantic to Pacific.

Question 2

Promontory Point

Answer 2

The place in Utah where the two railroads meet. First completed line of cross-continental railroad.

Question 3

Boom Towns

Answer 3

A place that experienced a quick and drastic increase in population due to gold or silver being found

Question 4

Homestead Act

Answer 4

law created by Congress in 1862 - gives a person 160 acres of land to farm and build a home on
- 5 years
Purpose: Encourage movement westward

Question 5

Populist Party

Answer 5

political party
- formed that represent the “Common Man” interests
(farmers, ranchers, miners, factory workers)

Question 6

Reservations

Answer 6

Land set aside for Natives that they are forced onto.

Question 7

Dawes Act

Answer 7

Forced Native Americans to adapt settlers’ ways in order to be recognized as a citizen.