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What was a major consideration for the first settlers when establishing a new region in Minnesota?
What was a major consideration for the first settlers when establishing a new region in Minnesota?
- Establishing churches
- Developing industries
- Building schools
- Creating infrastructure, mainly roads (correct)
In which year was the Land Ordinance of 1785 adopted by the United States Congress?
In which year was the Land Ordinance of 1785 adopted by the United States Congress?
- 1795
- 1789
- 1785 (correct)
- 1776
How did applicants under the Homestead Act of 1862 acquire ownership of government land?
How did applicants under the Homestead Act of 1862 acquire ownership of government land?
- By winning a lottery
- By living on and improving the land (correct)
- Through inheritance
- By purchasing it from the government
What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 establish regarding admitting new states to the Union?
What did the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 establish regarding admitting new states to the Union?
Which legislative act provided a way for settlers to purchase title to farmland in the undeveloped west?
Which legislative act provided a way for settlers to purchase title to farmland in the undeveloped west?
What was one way in which the government raised funds during that time period?
What was one way in which the government raised funds during that time period?
What caused the Dakota villages to start suffering?
What caused the Dakota villages to start suffering?
Why did the Northwest Company attack the Earl of Selkirk's colonists?
Why did the Northwest Company attack the Earl of Selkirk's colonists?
What was the main reason for Swiss immigrants coming to Assiniboia?
What was the main reason for Swiss immigrants coming to Assiniboia?
Why did 243 colonists leave Assiniboia on June 24th, 1826?
Why did 243 colonists leave Assiniboia on June 24th, 1826?
Where did the group of colonists travel down after leaving Assiniboia?
Where did the group of colonists travel down after leaving Assiniboia?
Why did new settlers outside of Fort Snelling face challenges acquiring land?
Why did new settlers outside of Fort Snelling face challenges acquiring land?
What was the primary reason that soldiers destroyed the log cabin and belongings of the squatters?
What was the primary reason that soldiers destroyed the log cabin and belongings of the squatters?
Which of the following best describes the growth of Minnesota's population in the early years of the territory?
Which of the following best describes the growth of Minnesota's population in the early years of the territory?
What was the significance of the American Fur Company's involvement in the Minnesota fur trade?
What was the significance of the American Fur Company's involvement in the Minnesota fur trade?
What was the significance of Father Lucien Galtier's decision to build a church in the area that is now St. Paul?
What was the significance of Father Lucien Galtier's decision to build a church in the area that is now St. Paul?
What was the primary challenge faced by settlers in the Minnesota Territory in the early years?
What was the primary challenge faced by settlers in the Minnesota Territory in the early years?
What was the significance of the location of Fort Snelling in the Minnesota Territory?
What was the significance of the location of Fort Snelling in the Minnesota Territory?
