16 COMBO Chapter History Test 1
The comstock lode
produced primarily silver
The decimation of American buffalo herds in the late nineteenth century
-destroyed the ability of Plains Indians to resist the advance of white settlers -happened almost entirely in the space of a single decade -was fostered by the railroad companies easily transporting hides back to meet the demand of owning a buffalo robe
In the second half of the nineteenth century, the working class in the western economy was
-highly multicultural -highly divided along racial lines -paid higher wages than workers in the East
In the 1860s, cattle drivers from Texas to Missouri
-saw the herds suffer heavy losses -proved that cattle could be driven to distant markets -established a link to the booming urban markets of the East
By 1900, american territories in the contiguous united states that had been granted statehood
1/3 that wasn't granted statehood = Colorado
The Indian leader who said, "I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, I will fight no more forever," was
Chief Joseph
In 1890, the "Ghost Dance"
was a spiritual revival among Plains Indians
Women in nineteenth century western mining towns
often found work doing domestic tasks
Women in the 19th century western mining towns
often found work doing domestic tasks
Mining in the West
saw individual prospectors move in first, followed by corporations
In "The Significance of the Frontier in American History" frederick Jackson Turner claimed
that the end of the "frontier" also marked the end of one of the most important democratizing forces in American life
In 1890 at Wounded Knee, South Dakota
the U.S. Seventh Cavalry massacred more than 300 Indians
Which tribe should NOT be included among the Plains Indians?
Yurok
The Sand Creek Massacre of 1864
involved the killing of Indian women and children
The sand creek massacre of 1864
involved the killing of Indian women and children; colorado 1864- arapaho+cheyenne+chief black kettle vs. drunk white miners+colonel j.m. chivington; massacred 133 ppl (105 women/kids)
During the mid-nineteenth century, Hispanics living in California
lost ownership of large areas of land
During the 1840's, Hispanics living in California
lost ownership of large areas of lands
During the late 19th century, plains farm life
often lacked any access to the outside world
In the late 19th century, the western agricultural economy
saw the railroad become the most important factor in its development
Chinese tongs were
secret societies
The 1876 Battle of Big Horn
short lived Indian victory; famous conflict between whites and indians; crazy horse+sitting bull vs. george A. custer
The Comstock Lode primarily produced
silver
In the "significance of the frontier in american history" Frederick Jackson Turner
the frontier had made Americans distinctive people; end of the frontier marked the end of one of the most democratizing forces in American life
In the mid-nineteenth century, the Plains Indians were
the most widespread Indian groups in the West
In the mid-nineteenth century, the Plains indians were
the most widespread Indian groups in the West
The Chinese from California became the major source of labor for the transcontinental railroad because
they worked for lower wages than whites would accept
Before 1860, the traditional policy of the federal government was to regard Indians as
wards of the president of the United States
Before 1860, the traditional policy of the federal government was to regard indians
wards of the president of the United States; as independent nations and as wards of the president and to negotiate treaties with them that were solemnly ratified by the senate
The Dawes Act of 1887
was viewed by the United States government as a plan to save the Indians; gradual elimination of tribal ownership of land and the allotment of tracts to individual owners 160-head of house 80-adult/orphan 40-dependent kid
Chinese tongs
were secret societies
In 1890, at Wounded Knee, SD, A. Plains Indians mounted their last major attack on white Americans B. the U.S. Seventh Cavalry massacred two hundred Indians C. the Sioux attempted to leave the reservation for Canada D. the U.S. 7th Cavalry suffered no casualties E. All of the above
B. the U.S. Seventh Cavalry massacred two hundred Indians
In the late 19th Century fences for plains were usually made from
Barbed wire
In the late 19th Century which of the following was not a major western industry that relied on the East for Market Capital
fur trading
In the late nineteenth century, which of the following was NOT a major western industry
fur trading
In the late nineteenth century, which of the following was NOT a major western industry?
fur trading
In 1886, the end of formal warfare between the united states and american Indians
geronimo's surrender
The "Rocky Mountain School" of painting
helped inspire a growth of tourism in the West
The Rocky Mountain School of Painting . . .
helped inspire the growth of tourism in the West
The Rocky Mountain School of painting
helped inspire the growth of tourism in the west
In the second half of the nineteenth century, the working class in the western economy
highly multiracial, highly divided along racial lines, paid higher wages than workers in the East
The sand creek massacre of 1864
involved the killing of Indian women and children;
During the 19th century, in the far west the term "coolie"
referred to Chinese indentured servants
During the nineteenth century, in the Far West the term "coolie"
referred to Chinese indentured servants
Mining in the West
saw individuals prospectors move in first followed by corporations
the 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn
saw the destruction of the entire Seventh Calvary
In the 1860's, cattle drivers from texas to missouri
saw the herds suffer heavy losses, proved that cattle could be driven to distant markets, established a link to the booming urban markets of the East
In the late nineteenth century, the western agricultural economy
saw the railroad become the most important factor in its development
Chinese "tongs" were
secret societies
In the mid 1880s, the open range cattle industry declined as a result of severe weather
severe weather
The 1876 Battle of Big Horn
short lived Indian victory;
Which of the following was NOT a significant source of resentment for the late nineteenth-century farmers?
state governments
In The Significance of the Frontier in American History Frederick Jackson Turner claimed
that the end of frontier also marked the end of one of the most important democratizing forces in American Life
Which tribe should NOT be included among the Plains Indians?
the Chumash
In 1890, at Wounded Knee, South Dakota
the U.S. Seventh Cavalry massacred two hundred Indians
In 1890, at wounded knee, south dakota
the U.S. Seventh Cavalry massacred two hundred Indians;
In 1890 at Wounded Knee South Dakota
the US seventh calvary massacred more than 300 indians
In "The Significance of the Frontier in American History," Frederick Jackson Turner claimed
the frontier had made Americans distinctive people
the western farmers first and most burning grievance against
the railroads
In the late 19th Century regarding western agriculture
the reality of farming was very much like its popular image with the public
The Chinese from California became the major source of labor for the transcontinental railroad because
they worked for lower wages than what whites would accept
The Chinese from California became the major source of labor for the transcontinental railroad in part because
they worked for lower wages than what whites would accept
Before 1860 the Traditional policy of the federal government was to regard Indians partly as
wards of the President of the US
Before 1860, the traditional policy of the federal government was to regard indians
wards of the president of the United States;
In the late 19th Century the surge of farming settlement in the west
was a result of many factor but the most important was the railroad
The 1876 Battle of Little Big Horn
was a short-lived Indian victory
The 1876 Battle of Little Bighorn
was a short-lived Indian victory
In 1890, the "ghost dance"
was a spiritual revival among Plains Indians;
In 1890, the "ghost dance"
was a spiritual revival among Plains Indians; spiritual awakening, the coming of the messiah; inspired ecstatic visions of images of white people retreating from the plains and a restoration of the buffalo
In 1890 the ghost dance
was a spirtiul revival among Plains Indians
The Homestead Act of 1862
was expanded by the Timber Culture Act
The homestead act of 1862
was expanded by the Timber Culture Act
By the mid-1840's, the American west
was extensively populated
By the mid-1840s, the American West
was extensively populated
In the late 19th century, fences for plains farms
were usually made from barbed wire;
In the late 19th century, fences for plains farms
were usually made from barbed wire; 1873- illinois- joseph h glidden & i l ellwood; barbed wire= standard eqipment on the pains & revolutionized fencing practices
In his writings during late 1800s, the popular author Hamlin Garland
reflected the growing disillusionment of western farmers
In his writings during the 1800's, the popular author Hamlin Garland
reflected the growing disillusionment of western farmers
In his writings during the late 1800s, the popular author Hamlin Garland
reflected the growing disillusionment of western farmers
In his writings during the late 1800s the popular author Harlim Garlands
reflected the growing dissillusionment of western farmers
The Dawes Act of 1887
was viewed by the U.S. government as a plan to save the Indians
The Dawes Act of 1887
was viewed by the United States government as a plan to save the Indians
The Dawes Act of 1887
was viewed by the United States government as a plan to save the Indians;
In the late 19th century, "range wars" in the west
were between white American ranchers and farmers
All of the following writers and artists, significant contributions to the romanticizing of the American West
NOT James Whistler;
All of the following writers and artists, significant contributions to the romanticizing of the American West
NOT James Whistler; Frederic Remington, Mark Twain, Theodore Roosevelt, Frederick Jackson Turner
Significant sources of resentment for the late 19th century farmers?
NOT state governments
In the 1870s in the Far West, the largest single Chinese community was located in
San Francisco
Based on the above painting, the group depicted most likely would come from
The American Great Plains west of the Mississippi River and east of the Rocky Mountains
By 1900, one of the three American territories that had not been granted statehood was
Colorado
During the late 19th century, Plains farm life A. was marked by active community life B. became increasingly profitable for most C. was generally admired by the growing urban public D. often lacked any access to the outside world E. All of the above
D. often lacked any access to the outside world
In the 1850's, the united states policy of "concentration" for indians
assigned all tribes to their own defined reservations; each tribe was assigned its own defined reservation confirmed by separate treaties often illegitimately negotiated with unauthorized representatives chosen by whites (aka treaty chiefs)
All of the following writers and artists made significant contributions to the romanticizing of the American West EXCEPT A. Frederic Remington B. Mark Twain C. Theodore Roosevelt D. James Whistler E. Frederick Jackson Turner
E. Frederick Jackson Turner
In 1886 the end of formal warfare between the US and American Indians was marked by the surrender of A. Cochise B. Wovoka C. Mangas Colorados D. Sitting Bull E. Geronimo
E. Geronimo
In 1870s in the far west the single largest Chinese Community was located in
San Francisco
In the 1870s, in the Far West the largest single Chinese community was located in
San Francisco
In the 1870s, in the far west the largest single chinese community
San Francisco
Chinese tong were
Secret Societies
The Cornstock Lode primarily produced
Silver
The town that reigned as the railhead of the cattle kingdom for many years was
Abilene Kansas
In the late 19th century, in regards to western agriculture A. the prices paid for American farm goods rose after the 1880s B. the reality of farming was very much like its popular image little effort with the public C. commercial farmers were not self-sufficient and made little effort to become so D. increasingly, more farmers owned the land on which they worked E. American farm families were relatively unaffected by the effects of world production
C. commercial farmers were not self-sufficient and made little effort to become so
Statements regarding Hispanic New Mexico
FALSE: Taos Indians, allied with Navajo and Apaches, forced out Anglo-Americans until 1847
All of the following writers and artists made significant contributions to the romanticizing of the American West EXCEPT
James Whistler
all of the following writers and artists made significantly contributions to the romanticizing the American West exceptFrederic Remington. Mark Twain. Theodore Roosevelt. James Whistler. Frederick Jackson Turner.
James Whistler
In the late 19th century, major western industries
NOT fur trading
Which of the following statements regarding Hispanic New Mexico is FALSE?
Taos Indians, allied with Navajo and Apaches, forced out Anglo-Americans until 1847
the Dawes Act of 1887
Was designed to force Indians to become landowners and farmers
Which tribe should NOT be included among the Plains Indians? Yurok Sioux Arapaho Pawnee
Yurok
The decimation of American buffalo herds in the late nineteenth century
all of the above
The western cattle industry saw Mexican ranchers first develop
all of the above
The western cattle industry, Mexican ranchers **
all of the above
In the 1850s the US policy of Concentration for Indians
assigned all tribes to their own defined Reservations
In the 1850s the U.S. policy of "concentration" for Indians
assigned all tribes to their own defined reservations
In the 1850s, the United States policy of "concentration" for Indians
assigned all tribes to their own defined reservations
In the 1850's, the united states policy of "concentration" for indians
assigned all tribes to their own defined reservations;
The Chinese exclusion of 1862
banned Chinese in the United States from becoming Naturalized Citizens
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
banned Chinese in the United States from becoming naturalized citizens
In the late nineteenth century, fences for Plains farms were usually made from
barbed wire
The chinese from California became the major source of labor for the transcontinental railroad
because they worked for lower wages than what whites would accept
The indian teacher who said "I am tired. My heart is sick and sad. From where the sun now stands, i will fight no more forever,"
chief joseph
In the late 19th century, in regards to western agriculture
commercial farmers were not self-sufficient and made little effort to become so
In the late nineteenth century, in regards to western agriculture
commercial farmers were not self-sufficient and made little effort to become so
In the 1880s, the open-range cattle industry declined as a result of
competition from Mexico
By the Mid 1840s, the American West
contained few migrants from the US
Indian tribes of the Pacific coast of the far west
creek was NOT found on the Pacific coast of the Far West
In the 1880s, the open range cattle industry declined as a result of
drought
In the 1880's decline of the open range cattle industry
due to drought
In the "significance of the frontier in american history" Frederick Jackson Turner
end of the frontier marked the end of one of the most democratizing forces in American life
During the 1840s, Hispanics living in California
lost ownership of large areas of lands
during the mid 19th century Hispanics living in California
lost ownership of large areas of lands
In the mid 19th century, The plane indians were
mostly sedentary farmers
In the 1840's and 1850's in the far west, the response by white americans to the Chinese
moved from initial acceptance of them to gradual opposition
In the 1840s and 1850s, in the Far West, the response by white Americans to the Chinese
moved from initial acceptance of them to gradual opposition
In the mid 1840s and 1850s, in the Far West, the response by white Americans to the Chinese
moved from initial acceptance to gradual hostility
Women in nineteenth-century western mining towns
often found work doing domestic tasks
Women in the 19th Century in western mining towns
often found work doing domestic tasks
During the late nineteenth century, Plains farm life
often lacked access to the outside world
During the 19th Century plain farm life
often lacked any access to the outside world
In Owen Wister's novel, The Virginian (1902), the American cowboy was
portrayed as a simple and virtuous frontiersman
In Owen Wister's novel, the Virginian (1902), the american cowboy was
portrayed as a simple and virtuous frontiersman
in Owen Wisters Novel the Virginian the American Cowboy was
portrayed as a simple and virtuous frontiersman
In the late 19th century, the popular image of the American west
presented a heroic image of cowboys, perceived the region to be a place offering true freedom, was promoted by the Rocky Mountain School
Mining in the west
produced the region's first economic boom
In the late nineteenth century, "Range wars" in the West were between
white American ranchers and farmers
In the late nineteenth century, "range wars" in the West were often between
white American ranchers and farmers
Chinese tongs were A. secret societies B. prostitutes C. Chinese community officials D. merchants E. indentured servants
A. secret societies
After the Civil War, cattle driven on the Chisholm Trail ended the journey in
Abilene, Kansas
The town that reigned as the railhead of the cattle kingdom for many years was
Abilene, Kansas
The town which reigned as the railhead of the cattle kingdom for many years
Abilene, Kansas
Early in 1866, a massive joint cattle drive from Texas to Missouri saw the herds suffer heavy losses. proved that cattle could be driven to distant markets. established a link to the booming urban markets of the East. both proved that cattle could be driven to distant markets, and established a link to the booming urban markets of the East. All these answers are correct.
All These answers are correct
The sand creek massacre of 1864involved the killing of Indian women and children. saw the death of Chief Black Kettle. was carried out by George Custer. moved Colonel J. M. Chivington to denounce the U.S. Army. All these answers are correct.
All of these answers are correct
In the second half of the nineteenth century, the working class in the western economy was highly multiracial. highly stratified along racial lines. paid higher wages than workers in the East. both highly multiracial and paid higher wages than workers in the East. All these answers are correct.
All these Answers are correct
The Western cattle industry saw Mexican ranchers develop saddles. spurs. lariats. leather chaps. All these answers are correct.
All these Answers are correct
The Decimation American Buffalo herds in the late 19th Century destroyed the ability of Plains Indians to resist the advance of white settlers. was accelerated by the eastern fad of owning a buffalo robe. happened almost entirely in the space of a single decade. was fostered by the railroad companies. All these answers are correct.
All these answers are correct
In the late 19th Century the popular image of the American West presented a heroic image of cowboys. perceived the region to be a place offering true freedom. was promoted by the Rocky Mountain School. both presented a heroic image of cowboys, and was promoted by the Rocky Mountain School. All these answers are correct.
All these answers are correct.
By 1900 one of the three American territories in the Contigous US that had not been granted statehood was
Arizona
The Chinese from California became the major source of labor for the transcontinental railroad because A. they had no other employment prospects B. they worked for lower wages than what whites would accept C. most were experienced in railroad construction D. most were forced into working for the railroads E. their more well-established unions won the railroad contracts
B. they worked for lower wages than what whites would accept
By the 1840s, the American West A. contained few migrants from the U.S. B. was extensively populated C. had seen the elimination of nearly all Indian tribes D. closely resembled its popular image E. was still an empty, desolate land
B. was extensively populated
Which of the following statements regarding Hispanic New Mexico is FALSE? A. At the time of the Mexican War, Hispanics greatly outnumbered Anglo Americans B. The Spanish had settlements in the area since the 17th century C. Taos Indians, allied with Navajo and Apaches, forced out Anglo-Americans until 1847 D. Military victories by the U.S. Army led to a large increase in Hispanic migration E. Descendants of the original settlers engaged primarily in cattle and sheep ranching
C. Taos Indians, allied with Navajo and Apaches, forced out Anglo-Americans until 1847
Women in the 19th century western mining towns A. were nearly all single when they first arrived B. had few economic opportunities outside of prostitution C. often found work doing domestic tasks D. generally worked as miners E. often greatly outnumber the men
C. often found work doing domestic tasks
Before 1860, the traditional policy of the federal government was to regard Indians as A. members of dependent states B. a natural enemy of the U.S. C. wards of the president of the United States D. non humans E. citizens of the U.S.
C. wards of the president of the United States
The 1876 Battle of the Little Big Horn A. took place in Wyoming B. saw the destruction of the entire 7th Cavalry C. was a short lived Indian victory D. marked the start of prolonged warfare in the Dakotas E. saw the Sioux united under Sitting Bull and Geronimo
C. was a short lived Indian victory
The Indian leader who said I am tired my heart is sick and sad from where the sun now stands I will fight no more forever was
Chief Joseph
Indian tribes included among the Plains Indians
Chumash NOT included among the Plains Indians
Which of the following Indian Tribes was not found on the Pacific coast of the far west Chumash Chinook Pomo Creek Serrano
Creek
Which of the following Indian tribes was NOT found on the Pacific coast of the Far West?
Creek
Which of the following statements regarding Hispanic New Mexico is FALSE? At the time of the Mexican War, Hispanics greatly outnumbered Anglo-Americans. The Spanish had settlements in the area since the seventeenth century. Taos Indians, allied with Navajos and Apaches, forced out Anglo-Americans until 1847. By the 1870s, the government of New Mexico was dominated by "territorial rings" of Anglo business people and politicians. Descendants of the original settlers engaged primarily in cattle and sheep ranching.
Descendants of the original settlers engaged primarily in cattle and sheep ranching.
In the 1860s cattle drives from Texas to Missouri A. saw the herds suffer heavy losses B. proved that cattle could be driven to distant markets C. established a link to the booming urban markets of the East D. both B and C E. All of the above
E. All of the above
In the 19th century, the popular image of the American West A. presented a heroic image of cowboys B. perceived the region to be a place offering true freedom C. was promoted by the Rocky Mountain School D. both A and C E. All of the above
E. All of the above
In the 2nd half of the 19th century, the working class in the western economy was A. highly multiracial B. highly divided along racial lines C. paid higher wages than workers in the East D. both highly multiracial and paid higher wages than workers in the East
E. All of the above
The decimation of American buffalo herds in the late 19th century A. destroyed the ability of Plains Indians ti resist the advance of white settlers B. was accelerated by Indian tribes who killed large #s of buffalo to sell to white Americans C. happened almost entirely in the space of a single decade D. happened almost entirely in the space of a single decade, destroying the ability of Plains Indians to resist the advance of white settlers E. All of the above
E. All of the above
In Own Wister's novel "The Virginian" the American cowboy was A. castigated for his poor relations with Indians, Mexicans and Chinese B. lamented as having lost his innocence and decency C. seen as fast disappearing as urbanization spread west D. criticized for being too quick to use violence E. portrayed as a simple and virtuous frontiersman
E. portrayed as a simple and virtuous frontiersman
Mining in the west A. did not see any great mineral strikes after the Civil War B. flourished until the 1930s C. saw corporations move in first, followed by individual prospectors D. kept ranchers and farmers from establishing their own economic base E. produced the region's first economic boom
E. produced the region's first economic boom
During the 19th century, in the Far West the term "coolie" A. was a description for all Asian immigrants B. was an epithet used by whites to describe members of Chinese tongs C. applied to all non-Indians who came to the Far West before the California gold rush D. was a slang term for prostitutes in mining towns E. referred to Chinese indentured servants
E. referred to Chinese indentured servants
In the late 19th century, the western agricultural economy A. attracted mostly settlers who had little to no experience with farming B. saw the Plains states experience a drought during the 1870s C. began a long and steady improvement after 1880 D. saw the development of massive irrigation projects E. saw the railroad become the most important factor in its development
E. saw the railroad become the most important factor in its development
In the mid-19th century, the Plains Indians were A. usually able to unite against white aggression B. not as vulnerable to disease as eastern tribes C. among the least aggressive of all American Indians D. mostly sedentary farmers E. the most widespread Indian groups in the West
E. the most widespread Indian groups in the West
The Homestead Act of 1862 A. gave without condition 160 acres to all settlers who would move to the West B. only applied to public lands within the borders of an organized state C. saw settlers on the Plains complain the claims were too large for grain farming D. proved to be enormously popular with western ranchers In the 2nd half of the 19th century, the working class in the western economy was A. highly multiracial B. highly divided along racial lines C. paid higher wages than workers in the East D. both highly multiracial and paid higher wages than workers in the East E. All of the above
E. was expanded by the Timber Culture Act
In the 19th century, "range wars" in the West were between A. white Americans and Indians B. white American ranchers and Mexican ranchers C. white American ranchers and Chinese ranchers D. individual white American ranchers and large American ranching corporations E. white American ranchers and farmers
E. white American ranchers and farmers
In 1886 the end of formal warfare between the United states and American Indians was marked by the Surrender of
Geronimo
In 1886, the end of formal warfare between the United States and American Indians was marked by the surrender of
Geronimo
Which of the following best explains how the environment of the Great Plains Indians would have been impacted by the 16th century European contact?
The introduction of the horse allowed the Plains Indians to hunt buffalo more efficiently
Before encountering the Europeans in the late 15th century, American Indian nations on the Atlantic coast developed what type of settlements?
The northeast Indian nations' economic systems tended to be based on hunting and gathering, and they were sedentary
Which of the following was the most significant "pull factor" in the decision of Freedmen (former slaves) to "go to Kansas?"
The rumor that Freedmen would receive free land and money to begin a new life
In the late 19th Century range wars in the west wars in the west were often between
White American Ranchers and farmers
In the 1860s, cattle drives from Texas to Missouri
both A and B
In the late nineteenth century, the popular image of the American West
both A and B
In the second half of the nineteenth century, the working class in the western economy was
both A and B
The decimation of American buffalo herds of the late nineteenth century
both A and B
The decimation of American buffalo herds in the late nineteenth century
buffalo provide food and supplies; leather can be made into belts, riflemen go on shooting expeditions to kill large numbers of buffalo, buffalo were also obtrusions to railroad track ways, destroyed indians source of food and supplies and their ability to resist the white advance
William Cody's Wild West Shows
proved to be popular in Europe as well as the US
William Cody's Wild West shows
proved to be popular in Europe as well as the United States
During the mid 19th Century in the far west the term Coolie
referred to Chinese Indentured Servant
The Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882
resulted in the deportation of half of the Chinese in the United States
The chinese exclusion act of 1882
resulted in the deportation of half of the Chinese in the United States
In 1890, at wounded knee, south dakota
the U.S. Seventh Cavalry massacred two hundred Indians; december 29, 1890- 350 cold/starving Sioux; dispute, 1-sided massacre, white soldiers turned revolving cannons on indians
In the 1840s and 1850s in the far west the response by white Americans to the Chinese
was one of the consistent hostility