Homestead Act of 1860
What was the impact of the Homestead Act?
significantly spurred westward migration in the United States
When did the War of 1812 end?
February 18, 1815
What is imperialism?
a policy of extending a country's power and influence through diplomacy or military force.
What was the main cause of World War I?
the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
What was required to earn the deed to the land?
Claimants had to live on the land continuously for five years and pay a filing fee.
Who was the American President during the War of 1812?
The American President during the War of 1812 was James Madison.
What is the legacy of imperialism?
a complex web of lasting social, economic, and political inequalities between formerly colonies.
How many people died in World War I?
15 - 40 Million
Who was eligible to claim land?
Any U.S. citizen, or intended citizen, who had never borne arms against the U.S. Government
What were the causes of the War of 1812?
western expansion, relations with American Indians, and territorial control of North America.
What were the effects of imperialism?
Imperialism adversely affected the colonies. Under foreign rule, native culture and industry were destroyed.
How was trench warfare used in World War I?
provided relative protection against increasingly lethal weaponry, Made it easy to travel place to place,
How much land could be claimed during the Homestead Act of 1860?
The amount of land that could be claimed under the Homestead Act of 1860 was 160 acres
What is impressment?
the practice of forcing men into military service, usually by intimidation or physical coercion
What were the motives for imperialism?
exploration, economic expansion, increased political power, the diffusion of ideological beliefs.
Who was in the Central Powers?
Germany, Austria-Hungary, the Ottoman Empire, and Bulgaria
When did the homestead act remain in effect?
The Homestead Act of 1862 was in effect until 1976,
What day was the peace treaty signed to end the war of 1812
The peace treaty ending the War of 1812, known as the Treaty of Ghent, was signed on December 24, 1814.
How does imperialism affect the world today?
left a history of exploitation, racism, and violence
What were the main provisions of the Treaty of Versailles?
Germany pay financial reparations, disarm, lose territory, and give up all of its overseas colonies.