1. American History SOL Review
Moving West: Post Civil War

2. In the period from 1860 to 1890, which experience was shared by most Native Americans living in western states?
They maintained control of their traditional lands.
They benefited economically from government policy.
They became farmers and small business owners.
They were forced to live on reservations.

3. The passage of the Homestead Act and the completion of the transcontinental railroad helped to fulfill the United States commitment to
Reconstruction
racial equality
manifest destiny
conservation of natural resources

4. Which characteristic of the American frontier continues to be an important part of life in the United States today?
widespread support for the Populist Party
necessity for families to have many children
a predominantly agricultural and mining economy
significant opportunities for social and economic mobility

5. In which pair of events did the first event most directly influence the second?
discovery of gold in California --> Louisiana Purchase
building of the transcontinental railroad --> disappearance of the frontier
settling of the Oregon Territory --> passage of the Homestead Act
assimilation of Native American Indians into American society --> passage of the Dawes Act

6. "I am tired of fighting. Hear me, my chiefs. I am tired
"I am tired of fighting.... Hear me, my chiefs. I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I shall fight no more forever!" -Chief Joseph, 1877
In this statement, Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce expressed his reluctant acceptance of a government policy of
placing Native American Indian tribes on reservations
requiring Native American Indians to settle west of the Mississippi River
granting immediate citizenship to Native American Indians
forcing Native American Indians to assimilate into American culture

7. The aim of the Dawes Act of 1887 was to
restore previously taken land to Native American Indian tribes
maintain traditional Native American Indian cultures
assimilate Native American Indians into American culture
end all governmental contact with Native American Indians

8. The Homestead Act was important in the growth of the West because it
set aside reservations for Native American Indians
created the Department of Agriculture to aid farmers
encouraged settlement of the Great Plains
provided land to build a canal system

9. During the late 1800s, many North American Indian tribes were sent to reservations that were located
along the major rivers and lakes of the Midwest
near large cities in the Northwest
in sparsely populated regions of the West
east of the Mississippi River

10. The closing of the frontier and the growth of industry in the late 1800s are two factors often associated with the
reduction of exports to Asian nations
restoration of a plantation economy in the South
formation of alliances with other nations
rise of United States imperialism

11. The Homestead Act, the mass killing of buffalo, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad are most closely associated with the
rise of organized labor
building of the Erie Canal
northern migration of African Americans
decline of the Plains Indians

12. The mechanization of agriculture in the United States led directly to
an increase in production
less dependence on railroads by farmers
fewer agricultural exports
the decreasing size of the average farm

13. During the 1870’s and 1880’s, Midwestern farmers found that earning a living was increasingly difficult because
prices of agricultural products were increasing
railroad companies charged high rates for transporting farm products
agricultural output was declining rapidly
farm labor was becoming more unionized

14. A goal of the Granger and Populist movements was to
expand rights for African Americans
help western farmers fight unjust economic practices
provide support for the banking industry
enable big business to expand without government interference

15. -Free and unlimited coinage of silver -Government ownership of railroads -Graduated income tax Which of these political parties first proposed these reforms in its platform?
Republican Party in 1876
Populist Party in 1892
Bull-Moose Party 1912
Democratic Party in 1932

16. In the second half of the 19th century, agriculture in the United States was transformed most by the
increase in prices paid for farm products
decline in the population growth rate of the United States
decline in demand for agricultural products
increase in the use of farm machinery

17. “Transportation being a means of exchange and a public necessity, the government should own and operate the railroads in the interest of the people.” (1892) Which group showed the greatest support for this idea?  
western farmers
union leaders
factory owners
railroad owners

18. The Interstate Commerce Act and the Sherman Antitrust Act were passed by Congress to
increase safety in the workplace
promote fair hiring practices
improve working conditions
protect the interests of small businesses

19. raise the prices of crops limit the exportation of corn
As a result of the trends shown in the graphs, the Populist Party wanted the federal government to increase the money supply to
raise the prices of crops
limit the exportation of corn
discourage the consumption of corn
increase agricultural imports