Westward Expansion Flashcard

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Many Americans went westward believing in Manifest Destiny, the idea that-

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The United States was destined by God to expand westward

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Which of these events sent many Americans westward into California and Alaska?

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The discovery of gold in these regions

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The Homestead Act (1862) promoted the development of western lands by-

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Providing free land to settlers

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What was the major impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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It connected the United States by rail from east coast to west coast

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What was the economic impact of the Transcontinental railroad?

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It made shipping goods and traveling across the country cheaper

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Which law passed by the US government promoted the assimilation of the Native Americans?

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The Dawes Act

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Cowboys and ranchers in Texas made money from what industry?

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Cattle Beef

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The cowboys bringing in cattle beef learned the skills to rope, tie, and brand from:

Native Americans

,

German Ranchers

,

Italian Farmers

,

Mexican vaqueros

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Mexican vaqueros

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Why did conflicts with the Native Americans increase after the Civil War?

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Many Americans and railroads went west into lands occupied by Native American tribes

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Farmers on the Great Plains built “soddies”; this is an example of how the settlers-

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Adapted to their environment