Ch. 5 Western Settlement

What did the South ship to the North before the Civil War?

• Finished goods

• Raw materials

• Manufactured products

• Processed foods

What organization did whites allow blacks to join to strengthen it?

• The Red Cross

• The Farmer’s Alliance

• The NAACP

• The United Nations

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1875 guarantee?

• The right to vote

• The right to own property

• The right to ride trains and use public facilities

• The right to free education

What did the Civil Rights Act of 1875 address besides train travel?

• Voting rights

• Use of public facilities

• Employment opportunities

• Housing rights

What was the purpose of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?

• To regulate trade

• To change African American legal status

• To establish environmental laws

• To create economic policies

How was the first western mining conducted?

• Using explosives

• By hand

• With steam engines

• Using water wheels

Which company laid tracks eastward from California?

• Union Pacific

• Central Pacific

• Northern Pacific

• Southern Pacific

Which group of immigrants primarily worked for the Central Pacific Railroad?

• Irish Immigrants

• Chinese Recruits

• German Immigrants

• Italian Immigrants

How long did cattle drives typically take to transport cattle to railroads?

• A few hours

• A few days

• Weeks or even months

• A year

What material did homesteaders use to build their homes?

• Bricks

• Stone

• Sod

• Wood