Westward Expansion

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What piece of legislation granted free land in the Great Plains and primarily attracted farmers?

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The Homestead Act

Front

What law forced Native Americans into assimilation and onto reservations?

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The Dawes Act

Front

This invention was completed in Promontory Point, Utah in 1869 and connected the East and West coasts of the United States.

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The Transcontinental Railroad

Front

This was home to Native Americans until they were forcibly moved onto reservations... Options: Yukon River, Great Plains, Grand Canyon, Blue Lagoon

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Great Plains

Front

What precious metal was found in California in 1849, and in Klondike(Alaska) in 1896?

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Gold

Front

What is another word for assimilation?

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Americanization

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Assimilation is the process of adapting or adjusting to the culture of another group or nation.

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True

Front

This Act finally granted Native Americans Citizenship to those born in the U.S.

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American Indian Citizenship Act

Front

What contributed MOST to the settlement of the Great Plains? Options: transcontinental railroad, gold rush, Homestead Act...Land Grants, Indian Wars

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Homestead Act...Land Grants

Front

Which cereal has marshmallows?

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Lucky Charms