15b CCUSH24qWestward Expansion: Crash Course US History #24 Quiz

What was a major factor that fueled America's Westward expansion?

• The Gold Rush

• The Civil War

• The Industrial Revolution

• Manifest Destiny

Who were the big losers in the westward migration?

• Cowboys

• Railroad companies

• Native Americans

• Immigrants

What role did railroads play in Westward Expansion?

• They were used to transport gold.

• They were only used for passenger travel.

• They made it possible to bring crops to market.

• They created the desire to settle the West.

What was the Ghost Dance movement?

• A cowboy dance in the Wild West

• A spiritual movement among Native Americans

• A dance to celebrate the harvest

• A dance performed by railroad workers

What was the purpose of the Dawes Act?

• To build more railroads

• To encourage gold mining

• To create reservations for Native Americans

• To allot land to individual Native American families

What was the main goal of American Indian boarding schools?

• To provide higher education

• To train Native Americans in agriculture

• To teach Native American children English and Western customs

• To preserve Native American culture

What was a common misconception about cowboys?

• They were all from the East Coast.

• They were mostly solitary figures.

• They worked in large groups.

• They were primarily farmers.

What was a significant change in Western farming by 1900?

• Farms became smaller and more isolated.

• Farms were increasingly oriented toward national and international markets.

• Farming was no longer profitable.

• Farming relied solely on manual labor.

What was the impact of the Ogallala Aquifer on agriculture?

• It provided a permanent water source.

• It was essential for irrigation in the Great Plains.

• It was used for mining operations.

• It was a natural barrier to expansion.

What was the result of the Dawes Act for Native Americans?

• They gained more land.

• They lost a significant amount of land.

• They were able to form new tribes.

• They were given citizenship immediately.