San Francisco Growth During the Gold Rush
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What is the definition of Manifest Destiny?

  • The concept that America should not expand beyond its current borders
  • The God-given right for America to expand eastward
  • The God-given right for America to expand westward (correct)
  • The belief that America should remain isolated from other countries

    • Which economic opportunity was available in the West during Westward Expansion?

  • Tech industry jobs
  • Factory worker positions in the East
  • Automobile manufacturing jobs
  • Farming (correct)

    • What was a common job opportunity related to the railroad during Westward Expansion?

  • Software developer roles
  • Railroad jobs (correct)
  • Factory positions in the South
  • Mining jobs

    • Which governmental policy granted 160 acres of land for free to those over 21 who made improvements within five years?

    <p>Homestead Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During Westward Expansion, what was one of the support service jobs needed by those involved in gold mining businesses?

    <p>Restaurant owners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the amount of railroads to triple between 1860 and 1880?

    <p>Pacific Railroad Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main effect of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869?

    <p>Increased ease of travel and transportation of goods to the west</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the addition of more Western states to the Union lead to sectional conflict?

    <p>It increased tensions over the balance of power between free and slave states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is depicted in Gast's painting 'American Progress'?

    <p>An angel figure spreading American civilization through telegraph wires</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of Westward Expansion in relation to Native Americans?

    <p>Forced removal onto reservations or extermination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did white miners in California attack Chinese communities during Westward Expansion?

    <p>To expel foreign miners and take over their claims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role did cultural messaging play in Westward Expansion?

    <p>Promoted the idea of American superiority and divine mission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act?

    <p>To populate Western lands with small, independent farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What belief was closely related to the concept of manifest destiny?

    <p>Superiority of American civilization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the painting 'American Progress' symbolize in relation to westward expansion?

    <p>Advancement and civilization brought by Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did westward expansion have on racial conflict?

    <p>It sparked racial violence and tension</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group faced discrimination and violence during the westward expansion period?

    <p>Native Americans and African Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a consequence of the increase in westward expansion according to the text?

    <p>Unprecedented prosperity for some and misery for others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the U.S. Army respond to the presence of Plains Indians on lands desired by white settlers?

    <p>They sought to exterminate or confine them to reservations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major consequence of new Western states joining the union?

    <p>Intensified tensions over power balance between free and slave states in Congress</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event drew young men from all over the world to San Francisco in 1849?

    <p>Gold rush in California</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which journalist coined the term 'manifest destiny' and what did it refer to?

    <p>John O'Sullivan - Westward expansion as God's will</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the gold rush have on California's population from 1848 to 1860?

    <p>Boosted the non-Indian population to over 350,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one way the Federal Government facilitated westward migration during the Civil War?

    <p>Passing the Pacific Railway Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major economic opportunity that drew people to the West in the mid-19th century?

    <p>Hardware stores serving miners</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad impact travel across the United States?

    <p>It reduced travel time from five months to six days</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legislative act granted railroad companies over 100-million acres to complete a transcontinental railroad?

    <p>Pacific Railway Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did John O'Sullivan believe regarding westward expansion and manifest destiny?

    <p>'Manifest destiny' had God's support for westward expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were most people who went to the West before the gold rush working as?

    <p>'49ers' farmers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who were mainly seeking economic opportunities in California during the gold rush period?

    <p>Miners from all over the world.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concept did John O'Sullivan believe in regarding America's expansion westward?

    <p>Divine obligation to expand westward</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which governmental policy granted 160 acres of land for free to individuals over 21 who made improvements within five years?

    <p>Homestead Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common economic opportunity that drew people to the West during Westward Expansion?

    <p>Mining for gold</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What contributed to the tripling of the number of railroads between 1860 and 1880?

    <p>Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of job opportunities were available in support of the gold mining businesses during Westward Expansion?

    <p>Restaurants, tool shops, and boarding houses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason for the Westward Expansion related to Cultural Messaging?

    <p>Spreading American civilization and values</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the addition of Western states to the Union impact the balance of power in Congress?

    <p>It led to increased tensions between Northern and Southern states</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group faced discrimination and violence during Westward Expansion?

    <p>Native Americans</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did white miners in California target Chinese communities during Westward Expansion?

    <p>Out of racial prejudice and economic competition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882 in U.S. history?

    <p>It was the first legislation to restrict immigration based on race</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In Gast's painting 'American Progress', what is symbolized by the Native Americans running away to the east?

    <p>Forced displacement due to westward expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for the sudden population growth in San Francisco in the years following the discovery of gold in California?

    <p>The influx of gold miners from various regions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the completion of the transcontinental railroad impact westward migration?

    <p>It facilitated easier travel and transportation of goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who coined the term 'manifest destiny' and what did it suggest?

    <p>John O'Sullivan - The divine mission for U.S. expansion to the Pacific</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of westward migration on Native American populations?

    <p>Many Native Americans were forced off their lands or faced population decline</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common economic opportunity that drew people to the West during this period?

    <p>Mining and agriculture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Homestead Act impact westward migration?

    <p>It granted 160 acres of free land to individuals over 18 with no restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What economic activities were commonly associated with serving miners during Westward Expansion?

    <p>Hardware stores, boarding houses, and restaurants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Homestead Act?

    <p>To promote the growth of small, independent farmers in the West</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the concept of manifest destiny view U.S. expansion towards the Pacific?

    <p>As a natural and divine mission provided by God</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the painting 'American Progress' symbolize in relation to westward expansion?

    <p>Depiction of American superiority over wilderness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legislative act aimed to reduce travel time across the United States following its completion?

    <p>The Pacific Railway Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the U.S. Army seek to exterminate or confine Plains Indians to reservations during and after the Civil War?

    <p>In order to protect the interests of white settlers and ensure expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major consequence of the increase in westward expansion during this period?

    <p>A significant impact on both people and politics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What belief was closely related to manifest destiny during Westward Expansion?

    <p>Belief in the divine mission to spread across North America</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant consequence of westward expansion in relation to Native Americans?

    <p>Violence, discrimination, and loss of land among Native American populations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main effect of new Western states joining the union in relation to sectional conflict?

    <p>Increase in tensions leading to the outbreak of the Civil War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common job opportunity related to the railroad during Westward Expansion?

    <p>Railroad construction worker</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What legislative act granted railroad companies over 100-million acres to complete a transcontinental railroad?

    <p>Morrill Act</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a major economic opportunity that drew people to the West in the mid-19th century?

    <p>Gold mining</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group faced discrimination and violence during the westward expansion period?

    <p>Chinese communities</p> Signup and view all the answers

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