Manifest Destiny — Unit test Answers

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What was one major way that the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad companies made a large profit in the 1800s?

They sold railroad lines back to the government at a profit.

They owned thriving businesses in the towns that developed along the railroad.

They built railroad monopolies and continually raised prices.

They sold pieces of land that were granted to them to build the railroad.

Which statement best summarizes how homesteaders responded to the hardships of the American frontier?

Most homesteaders sold their land and moved to urban areas.

Many homesteaders overcame the difficulties and built new lives.

Most homesteaders abandoned their land, but a few did not.

Many homesteaders were relocated to distant reservations.

The Plains Indians embraced the Ghost Dance movement because they were

trying to unite all American Indians.

rallying against life on reservations.

looking for a reservation to call home.

creating a new buffalo hunting ritual.

As a consequence of the Dawes Act, by 1900, American Indians

had gained more land than they held in 1881.

had lost half the land they held in 1881.

had lost all the land they held in 1881.

had kept all of the land they held in 1881.

Which of the following was a factor that contributed to the formation of the People’s Party in 1891?

Farmers wanted to own their own banks and railroads.

Farmers wanted well-paying jobs with large businesses.

Farmers wanted higher commodity prices and shipping costs.

Farmers wanted a political party that represented their interests.

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