Changes in the West Quiz and Big Business

Which act provided free land to settlers in the West?

• Homestead Act

• Land Grant Act

• Settlers' Rights Act

• Frontier Act

What was the purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• To transport goods and people across the country

• To connect the eastern and western coasts of the United States

• To establish trade routes with other countries

• To create jobs for the local population

Which group of people were forced to live on reservations?

• Native Americans

• Asian Americans

• Hispanic Americans

• African Americans

Which political party was formed to represent the interests of farmers in the West?

• Federalist Party

• Whig Party

• Green Party

• Populist Party

What was the main goal of the Homestead Act?

• Encourage trade with European countries.

• Promote industrialization in the eastern United States.

• Encourage settlement and development of the western United States.

• Protect the rights of Native American tribes.

Which group of people were given priority access to land under the Homestead Act?

• Head of households who were at least 21 years old and had been a citizen or had filed for citizenship for at least five years.

• Married women over the age of 30

• Single men under the age of 18

• Foreign investors with no citizenship

What was the purpose of reservations?

• To separate Native Americans from the rest of the population.

• To force Native Americans to assimilate into mainstream American society.

• To allocate land to Native American tribes and provide them with a designated territory.

• To provide Native Americans with economic opportunities and resources.

Which group of people formed the majority of the Populist Party's supporters?

• students

• farmers

• teachers

• businessmen

What was the main goal of the Populist Party?

• Advocate for the rights and interests of farmers and laborers

• Support the rights of wealthy landowners

• Advocate for the rights of urban workers

• Promote the interests of big business

What event is this image associated with?

• Signing of the Homestead Act

• Completion of the Transcontinental railroad

• End of the Civil War

• Formation of the Populist Party