Expansion to the West
The discovery of what had a significant impact on westward expansion?
Gold
The Homestead Act was signed by George Washington (true/false)
False
The Transcontinental Railroad brought use of trading and selling opportunities (true/false)
True
What was the closing of the frontier?
No more land available to buy
When is Smitty's birthday?
December 9th
Who was significant in the expansion of the west?
Lewis and Clark, Abraham Lincoln, Daniel Boone, Robert Fulton
The Homestead Act encouraged migration West significantly, (true/false)
True
What affect did the railroad have on businesses?
Positive Impact of sales
Who was pushed out of Oklahoma in order to make way for new settlers?
The local Native American Tribes
What was a tenant farmer?
Resides on land owned by landlord.
What provided the opportunity to own land for little cost?
The Homestead Act of 1862
The Homestead Act was signed in what year?
1862
When did the building of the railroad begin?
1863
What was the Oklahoma Land Rush?
Thousands of settlers make a mad dash into newly opened Oklahoma to claim cheap land.
What year was Abraham Lincoln born?
1809
The invention of the steamboat.
What did the Homestead Act do/provide?
The opportunity to own land for very little cost for anyone willing to farm and develop more land West.
What states did the Transcontinental Railroad run through? (guess one)
Nebraska, Wyoming, Utah, Nevada, California
How many acres of land were available?
two million acres
What were cowboys?
Cowboys were used for trade, tending cows, and building railroads.
What are the three main factors of Expansion to the West?
Agricultural, Economic, and Political Opportunities
Who signed the Homestead Act?
Abraham Lincoln
What date was the Railroad completed?
May 10th, 1869
High demand for beef which led to the buying and selling of cows.
What was the name of the movie we previewed in class?
The Lone Ranger