The Settlement of the American West Quiz

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What impact did the rush to obtain Western natural resources have?

It resulted in the protection of the buffalo herds and preservation of the environment

It caused a decline in the population of settlers in the Western region

It led to the establishment of new states in the Western region

It almost made the buffalo extinct and damaged the environment (correct)

What was the main reason for the overnight creation of boomtowns in mining areas?

Discovery of gold and silver strikes (correct)

The availability of basic tools for placer mining

Employment of experienced miners from Europe, Latin America, and China

Construction of railroads into mining areas

What was the primary purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

To attract more skilled Chinese laborers to work in the mines

To prohibit further immigration to the US by Chinese laborers (correct)

To promote cultural exchange between Chinese immigrants and Americans

To provide equal employment opportunities for all foreign-born miners

How did the construction of railroads into Kansas impact the cattle business in Texas?

It opened up eastern markets for Texas cattle Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial mining technique used by prospectors to locate trace amounts of gold?

Placer mining using basic tools Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of the increase in silver on the nation's economics and politics?

It created a crisis over relative value of gold and silver-backed currency Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the end of the long cattle drives in the 1880s?

Homesteaders cut off access to the open range. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

To encourage farming on the Great Plains by offering free land to families. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of Joseph Glidden's invention of barbed wire in 1874?

To help farmers fence their lands due to a shortage of lumber. Signup and view all the answers

What did Turner's Frontier Thesis argue about the impact of the frontier experience on American culture?

It promoted independence and individualism. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Oklahoma Territory opening for settlement in 1889?

A shift from rural America to urban areas. Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of Pueblo groups (Hopi and Zuni) living in New Mexico and Arizona?

Permanent settlements as farmers raising corn and livestock. Signup and view all the answers

What was a common characteristic of the tribes living on the Great Plains?

'Sodbusters' who adopted dry farming techniques. Signup and view all the answers

What led to conflict between American Indians and the US government in the 1800s?

Settlement of miners, ranchers, and homesteaders on Indian lands. Signup and view all the answers

What was Andrew Jackson's policy of removing eastern American Indians to the West based on?

'Inalienable country' west of the Mississippi reserved for American Indians. Signup and view all the answers

What was a consequence of settlement on Indian lands in the late 1800s?

Restriction of movement for Plains tribes especially Sioux, Blackfoot, Cheyenne, Crow, and Comanche. Signup and view all the answers

What is a major characteristic of tribes living primarily in New Mexico and Arizona?

Permanent settlements as farmers raising corn and livestock. Signup and view all the answers

What was a major outcome of Andrew Jackson's policy of removing eastern American Indians to the West?

'Inalienable country' west of the Mississippi reserved for American Indians. Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for the decline of the long cattle drives in the 1880s?

Overgrazing leading to the destruction of grass Signup and view all the answers

What was the main challenge faced by the pioneer families attempting to farm the Great Plains from 1870-1900?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the significant impact of Joseph Glidden's invention of barbed wire in 1874?

It helped farmers to fence lands due to a shortage of lumber Signup and view all the answers

What was the main impact of the Homestead Act of 1862?

It encouraged farming on the Great Plains by offering 160 acres of public land free to any family that settled on it for 5 years Signup and view all the answers

What was Frederick Jackson Turner troubled over concerning the closing of the frontier?

He feared it would lead to more class divisions Signup and view all the answers

What was a characteristic of Pueblo groups (Hopi and Zuni) living in New Mexico and Arizona?

They lived in permanent settlements as farmers and raised corn and livestock Signup and view all the answers

What was a major consequence of the Oklahoma Territory opening for settlement in 1889?

Hundreds of homesteaders moved there Signup and view all the answers

What was Andrew Jackson's policy of removing eastern American Indians to the West based on?

"Belief that lands west of the Mississippi would permanently remain 'Indian country'" Signup and view all the answers

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What impact did the rush to obtain Western natural resources have?

What was the main reason for the overnight creation of boomtowns in mining areas?

What was the primary purpose of the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882?

How did the construction of railroads into Kansas impact the cattle business in Texas?

What was the initial mining technique used by prospectors to locate trace amounts of gold?

What was the main impact of the increase in silver on the nation's economics and politics?

What was the main reason for the end of the long cattle drives in the 1880s?

What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

What was the purpose of Joseph Glidden's invention of barbed wire in 1874?

What did Turner's Frontier Thesis argue about the impact of the frontier experience on American culture?

What was a major consequence of the Oklahoma Territory opening for settlement in 1889?

What was a characteristic of Pueblo groups (Hopi and Zuni) living in New Mexico and Arizona?

What was a common characteristic of the tribes living on the Great Plains?

What led to conflict between American Indians and the US government in the 1800s?

What was Andrew Jackson's policy of removing eastern American Indians to the West based on?

What was a consequence of settlement on Indian lands in the late 1800s?

What is a major characteristic of tribes living primarily in New Mexico and Arizona?

What was a major outcome of Andrew Jackson's policy of removing eastern American Indians to the West?

What was the main reason for the decline of the long cattle drives in the 1880s?

What was the main challenge faced by the pioneer families attempting to farm the Great Plains from 1870-1900?

What was the significant impact of Joseph Glidden's invention of barbed wire in 1874?

What was the main impact of the Homestead Act of 1862?

What was Frederick Jackson Turner troubled over concerning the closing of the frontier?

What was a characteristic of Pueblo groups (Hopi and Zuni) living in New Mexico and Arizona?

What was a major consequence of the Oklahoma Territory opening for settlement in 1889?

What was Andrew Jackson's policy of removing eastern American Indians to the West based on?

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