Impact of Western Expansion

The video explores the transformation of the American West, focusing on the impact of bison on Native American life, the rise of the mining and cattle industries, and the effects of the Homestead Act. It discusses the admission of new states, migration patterns, and the eventual fading of the frontier, highlighting the economic, social, and political changes during this period.

What was the primary reason for the drastic reduction in the bison population by 1885?

• Migration to other regions

• Disease outbreaks

• Overhunting by whites

• Natural disasters

Which industry saw a significant increase after the conquest over the Indians?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Textile

• Agriculture

What was a major consequence of the gold rush in Nevada?

• Decline in silver mining

• End of mining activities

• Nevada becoming a state

• Decrease in population

How did the Transcontinental Railroad impact the cattle industry?

• It reduced cattle prices

• It allowed live cattle to be transported to the East

• It led to a decline in cattle farming

• It caused a surplus of cattle in the West

What was the Wyoming Stock Growers Association's primary purpose?

• To regulate cattle prices

• To raise cattle for profit

• To protect cattle from diseases

• To export cattle overseas

What did the Homestead Act of 1862 offer to new settlers?

• Free transportation to the West

• Guaranteed employment

• 160 acres of land for a small fee

• Free education

Which group gained voting rights in the West before their counterparts in the East?

• Native Americans

• Women

• Immigrants

• African Americans

Which state was not admitted to the Union until 1896 due to its Mormon population?

• Utah

• New Mexico

• Arizona

• Oklahoma

What was a significant effect of the fading frontier line in 1890?

• Rise in Native American populations

• Establishment of national parks

• Increase in free land

• Decrease in urbanization

Why did few immigrants move out west during the depressions?

• Lack of available land

• Political instability

• Inability to farm

• High cost of living