ss6 Test review ch.11

What was the approximate number of buffaloes intentionally killed that led to the decline in their population?

• 30-60

• 30-60 thousand

• 30-60 million

• 325-60 million

Why did the US send soldiers to fight Native American tribes?

• To move them to Reservations and make them US citizens

• To help them hunt buffaloes

• To trade with them

• To learn from them

What are cow towns?

• Towns where cows live

• Railroad towns that would transport cattle

• Towns famous for cow racing

• Towns with the largest cattle farms

Why did disagreements arise between cattle ranchers and farmers?

• Because of branding disputes

• Because cattle trampled and ate crops

• Because of different political views

• Because of competition over water sources

How many acres of land would any family get under the Homestead Act?

• 100 acres

• 160 acres

• 200 acres

• 50 acres

How long did a family need to live on the land provided by the Homestead Act to keep it?

• 10 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

• 7 years

What was a significant effect of the Homestead Act?

• It decreased the population of the US.

• It caused a land rush whenever the US government made land available.

• It led to a decrease in agricultural production.

• It resulted in the establishment of many new cities.

What happened to the land that had been given to Native tribes before the Oklahoma Land Rush?

• It was preserved as a national park.

• It was sold to foreign investors.

• It was returned to the Native tribes.

• Native tribes were forced to move again.

What was unique about the Oklahoma Land Rush?

• It was the smallest land rush in US history.

• It was the only land rush that involved Native American land.

• Most of the land was claimed in one day.

• It lasted for several weeks.

What is the definition of an immigrant according to the learning material?

• A person who leaves their own country to settle permanently in another

• A person who comes to live in a new country

• A person who travels frequently between countries

• A person who sends money back to their family in another country