Westward Expansion Bell Work

Which of the following ecological and social consequences developed from corporate mining and railroad expansion in the West? [Select ALL that apply]

• C. increased living standards for all Americans

• F. excessive mining and land production stripped the landscape of natural resources

• A. extended rail lines led to overproduction in crops

• D. increased vigilante activity

• B. developed into an individualistic landscape

After the Civil War, the role of the farmer in American life began to change. Which of the following statements BEST describes that change?

• Beginning with local advocacy groups, farmers organized into the National People’s Party to promote federal regulation and direct democracy.

• The National Grange fostered strong alliances with railroad companies to receive the best shipping rates and land prices.

• Most farmers became bankrupt after the war due to increased mechanization and industrial manufacturing.

• Farmers largely abstained from American politics because none of the political parties appealed to their interests.

Which of the following were NOT factors that led to the Granger movement? (2 points)

• Railroad prices were high.

• Agricultural production had decreased.

• Farmers wanted to introduce copper currency.

• Crop prices were dropping.

• There was not a voice for farmers in politics.

Determine whether each statement about the Populist Party is either True or False.

Groups:

(a) TRUE

,

(b) FALSE

• It believed that the state government needed to regulate railroads

• It lasted roughly 75 years

• it was created in attempt to restore democracy

• It wanted to eliminate income tax

• It was mainly compromised of farmers and miners

In what year was the Dawes Act passed?

• 1887

• 1888

• 1889

• 1891

Under the Dawes Act, Native Americans were granted​ (a)   ​ ​ acres of farmland and also American citizenship after maintaining the family land for​ (b)   ​ years.

• 160
• 5
• 50
• 75
• 125
• 10
• 15
• 25

Which of the following were NOT consequences of the Dawes Act? [Select ALL that apply]

• The Native Americans lost most of the land they previously owned.

• Many Native Americans lost the land that was granted to them by the Dawes Act.

• Immigration increased in the West, requiring more land to be confiscated from the Native Americans.

• Many settlers began to lose jobs due to competition from Native Americans.

• Many Native Americans could not afford an American lifestyle and had to sell their land.

Which of the following were skills the Native Americans were forced to learn as a result of the Dawes Act? [Select ALL that apply]

• mining

• ranching

• farming

• hunting

• fishing

Which of the following individuals were supported by Populists in the late 19th century? [Select ALL that apply]

• Terrence Powderly

• William McKinley

• Alton Parker

• Woodrow Wilson

• William J. Bryan

What was another name for the Populist Party?

• Progressive Party

• People's Party

• Socialist Party

• Greenback Party