EOC Unit 1

Political party formed by mostly farmers and laborers in attempt solve the issues of farmers

Former enslaved people who moved from the South to Kansas and Nebraska during westward expansion

Organization formed by farmers to share information on how to better their farming techniques

Which group did the American government come into conflict with as they expanded West?

Which immigrant group helped build the transcontinental railroad?

The last major battle of the Indian Wars; many Sioux were killed

Look at the photographs - it is a before and after. What is the word that describes what has happened to the boys?

1862 law that gave land in the West to anyone willing to settle it

Which was NOT an impact on Native Americans by 1890?

Which invention spurred movement into the West & development of the West?

Which 19th century American attitude is being represented in "American Progress" painting?

Which was NOT a reason people moved West in the late 1800s?

Which law forced assimilation on the Plains Indians and divided their lands up?

In his "Cross of Gold" speech, William Jennings Bryan is criticizing the use of

Problems faced by farmers by the late 1800s?

Conflict between the U.S. army/settlers & Plains Indians during 1850 - 1890

True/False: The Populist Party gained some momentum in late 1800s, but fizzled out as industry/business grew in the NE.

People who moved to California during the Gold Rush were called