Assimilation Worksheet

What are the main purposes of cattle production in the cattle industry?

• Beef, dairy, and other purposes

• Wool, eggs, and honey

• Fruit, vegetables, and grains

• Fish, poultry, and timber

What does assimilation mean?

• Adopting the language and culture of a dominant social group or nation.

• Creating a new language and culture.

• Rejecting all forms of social interaction.

• Isolating from all other groups.

What is the definition of a "frontier"?

• The center of a city

• The unsettled area of a region at the edge of a settled area

• The most populated part of a country

• The oldest part of a town

How many acres of government land did the Homestead Act provide to eligible citizens?

• 160 acres

• 100 acres

• 200 acres

• 50 acres

According to the Homestead Act, who could receive government land?

• Any adult citizen

• Only government officials

• Only wealthy landowners

• Only military veterans

What was a requirement for receiving land under the Homestead Act?

• Committed to improving the land

• Paying a large fee

• Owning a business

• Being born in Nebraska

What is the Great Plains region primarily made up of?

• Forests

• Grasslands

• Mountains

• Deserts

The Great Plains are located east of which mountain range?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

Which of the following activities is the Great Plains region commonly used for?

• Mining and fishing

• Farming and cattle ranching

• Logging and tourism

• Skiing and snowboarding

The Great Plains extend from Canada to which U.S. state?

• Florida

• California

• Texas

• New York