American History Quiz

What act established land-grant institutions that provided agricultural and mechanical education?

• Homestead Act

• Dawes Act

• Morrill Act of 1862

• Treaty of Paris

Who were the Exodusters?

• Native American tribes moving west

• African Americans moving west to escape racial discrimination

• European settlers seeking new land

• Gold miners during the Gold Rush

What was a significant cause of conflicts between Native Americans and the U.S. government?

• Economic opportunities

• Land disputes and broken treaties

• Cultural exchanges

• Railroad expansion

What does the term "Manifest" mean in the context of "Manifest Destiny"?

• Hidden or secret

• Clear or obvious

• Uncertain or doubtful

• Unjustified or unfair

What is the process of adopting the culture of another group called?

• Manifestation

• Assimilation

• Regiment

• Amnesty