Homestead Act
Who was eligible to apply for land under the Homestead Act? a.) Any U.S. citizen or person planning on becoming one b.) Only whites c.) Only Native Americans and whites d.) Only blacks
a.) Any U.S. citizen or person planning on becoming one
What factors lead to the creation of boomtowns?
They often emerge when new industries or resources are discovered attracting workers and businesses seeking economic opportunities.
What is Urbanization?
The process by which rural areas transform into urban areas
What is racism?
someone is treated unfairly or hurt because of the color of their skin or race
What is a key resource for Great Plains tribes that was nearly wiped out by settlers.
Buffalo
Why did the government pass the Homestead Act?
To encourage westward expansion and help develop new farmland.
What were some common features of boomtowns? a.) they had everything and even had strong law enforcements b.) they had nothing and didn't even have any proper law enforcement system and infrastructure leading to crime and disorder c.) they had railroads, hotels, banks, general stores, salons but they don't have proper law enforcements and infrastructure leading to crime and disorder d.) they had railroads, hotels, banks, general stores, salons and they had a strong law enforcement team
c.) they had railroads, hotels, banks, general stores, salons but they don't have proper law enforcements and infrastructure leading to crime and disorder
How did the Great Migration impact urban areas in the early 20th century?
The Great Migration impacted urban areas because it caused cities to grow as many African Americans to move north for better jobs and opportunities.
How do anti- immigrant policies affect community trust in authorities?
Can erode trust between immigrants communities
what is a rare Native victory against U.S. forces ?
Battle of Little Bighorn.
What were some challenges homesteaders faced? a.) homesteaders only faced challenges with the Native Americans b.) homesteaders faced harsh weather, droughts, isolation, conflict with Native Americans c.) poor soil d.) Native Americans were trying to farm and survive on land
b.) homesteaders faced harsh weather, droughts, isolation, conflict with Native Americans
How are ghost towns used today?
Some ghost towns today are tourist attractions, and others remain abandoned.
How does Urbanization impact the environment?
Air and water pollution, loss of biodiversity, and the formation of urban heat islands due to increased infrastructure and reduced green spaces
What is discrimination & time period ?
when laws forced unequal treatment of Black Americans the late 1800’s to mid 1900’s
What was the Dawes Act?
A law that broke up tribal lands and forced Natives to live like settlers.
Did everyone who applied for land succeed in keeping it?
Not everyone who applied for land succeeded in keeping it because of bad weather and the poor soil, which caused them to lose money because no food was growing or it wasn't meeting the government rules. The rest sold their land because they couldn't succeed.
Why did many boomtowns turn into ghost towns? a.) resources ran our, industries declined so people left abandoning their town b.) no purpose of being there c.) more people started going to these towns d.) running out of supplies having to pay off their dept
a.) resources ran our, industries declined so people left abandoning their town
What are the primary causes or Urbanization?
Key drivers include industrialization, employment opportunities, better healthcare and educational facilities, and improved living standards in urban areas.
How does discrimination affect the mental health of immigrants?
Can lead to increased of stress, anxiety, depression among immigrants and impacting their overall well-being.
What kind of homes did they live in and how did it help them ?
They lived in tipis and it helped them because it was easier to move
How did the Homestead Act impact the westward expansion? a.) encouraged people to move South b.) it didn’t make an impact c.) encouraged people to move West leading to new towns, farms while also displacing Native American tribes from their land d.) overpopulated the West
c.) encouraged people to move West leading to new towns, farms while also displacing Native American tribes from their land
What is a boomtown ?
lots people go to a town for resources and equipment
What is sub urbanization, and how is it related to urbanization?
What challenges do immigrants face accessing education?
Immigrants often encounter barriers such as language differences, culture misunderstandings, discrimination.
Who were the Great Plains Natives?
The Sioux, Cheyenne, and Comancho