Causes of Westward Expansion
Which technological invention facilitated the rapid settlement of the western frontier?
Telegraph
Which legislation aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by encouraging private land ownership?
The Dawes Act
What economic system was prominent during the closing of the frontier in US history?
Capitalism
The Carlisle School was established to...
Assimilate Native American children into American culture
What was the impact of the Transcontinental Railroad on Chinese immigration?
It increased Chinese immigration to the United States
What is two ways that the Westward expansion had positive or negative effects on European American society?
increased job opportunities, vast economic growth, increased social mobility, expanded agricultural opportunities
What was the purpose of the Ghost Dance?
To bring back deceased Native American ancestors to guide the living
What was the Chinese Exclusion Act?
A federal law that placed a ten-year ban on Chinese laborers immigrating to the country
Which factor contributed to the closing of the frontier in US history?
The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?
To encourage westward migration and provide free land to settlers
How did capitalism impact the closing of the frontier in US history?
Encouraged economic growth and development
How did the concept of Manifest Destiny influence westward expansion in the United Sates
It justified the acquisition of new territories and the displacement of Native Americans
How the Westward expansion changed European American lifestyle by?
Offering unprecedented access to cheap agricultural land and wealth, fostering a cultural identity centered on rugged individualism, shifting millions of families into frontier livelihoods (farming, ranching, mining, etc.)
Which of the following Best describes the concept of assimilation in relation to Native Americans?
The forced adoption of European American culture By Native Americans
How did the concept of Manifest Destiny influence westward expansion in the United States?
It justified the expansion and settlement of the western frontier