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Western Expansion

Study guide answers. Western Expansion. Why did exodusters come to the Great Plains?. They faced discrimination and lack of opportunity in the East. What were the challenges faced by homesteaders?. Harsh weather Large amount of grasshoppers Thick sod Few trees.

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Western Expansion

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  1. Study guide answers Western Expansion

  2. Why did exodusters come to the Great Plains? • They faced discrimination and lack of opportunity in the East.

  3. What were the challenges faced by homesteaders? • Harsh weather • Large amount of grasshoppers • Thick sod • Few trees

  4. How did climate affect the settlement in the west? • There was low rainfall • The hot weather caused the grassland to be dry • As a result of these things, some people moved after the Dust Bowl and many people stayed on the Great Plains because of the Homestead Act

  5. How did federal policy lead to armed conflict? • Native Americans did not want to be moved from their tribal lands to reservations.

  6. What was the purpose of the Homestead Act? • To encourage settlement on the Great Plains

  7. Which group made up the largest part of the Central Pacific’s workforce? • Chinese Immigrants

  8. Why did cattle drives come to an end? • They were no longer necessary once railroads reached Texas.

  9. What was a lasting effect of the search for gold? • The search for gold lured many settlers to the West.

  10. What effect did the Battle of Little Bighorn have on Native Americans? • It was the biggest victory for Native Americans and it ended their freedom

  11. Describe the western part of the country after the Civil War? • Sparsely (not crowded) populated

  12. As people headed West during the late 1800s, what would have been the most difficult area to cross? • Mountains and rugged terrain

  13. How are Native Americans keeping traditions alive today? • Gaining control of more land • Maintaining tribal languages • Sharing tribal stories

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