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15 Cards in this Set
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How did the introduction of the horse change the way of life of the Plains Indians? |
They were able to travel farther and hunt more efficiently |
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Most Native Americans responded to restrictions placed upon them by the U.S. government by |
Ignoring the restrictions |
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The Dawes Act was designed to benefit |
Both Native Americans and white settlers |
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Which of the following marked the end of the wars between the federal government and the Plains Indians? |
The Battle of the Wounded Knee |
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The way of life of the American cowboy came directly from the influence of |
Native Americans |
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Who were the exodusters? |
African Americans from the South who settled on the Great Plains |
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Why did little of the free land offered by the Homestead Act end up being claimed by settlers? |
Most of it was taken by people seeking profits. |
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A soddy was |
A home made out of prairie turf |
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What was one way the federal government supported farmers? |
By financing agricultural education |
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Who created bonanza |
Railroad companies and investors |
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The Grange started as a |
Social outlet and education forum for isolated farm families |
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What was the main objective of the Populist Party? |
To five the people a greater voice in government |
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Why did the Plains farmers in the late 1800s tend to support bimetallism? |
It would put more money in circulation |
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Who was nominated as the presidential candidate of both the Democratic and Populist parties? |
William Jennings Bryant |
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Which of the following marked the collapse of Populism? |
The election of William McKinley |
