American Nation Textbook 8th Grade Quiz

The correct answer was C because buffalo was used for everything in the Plains Indians Life

The correct answer is D because the men hunted buffalo, not the women

The correct answer is A because the Native Americans relied on the buffalo for living

The correct answer was B because Indians did not use horseshoes

The correct answer is A because factories effect the air not mining

The passing of the Homestead Act resulted in more people moving West. The act, which was signed into law in 1862, offered 160 acres of public land to settlers who were willing to improve the land by building a dwelling and cultivating crops. This incentive encouraged many individuals and families to migrate from the eastern states to the western territories, seeking new opportunities for land ownership and agricultural pursuits. The Homestead Act played a significant role in the westward expansion of the United States.

The correct answer was D because the TransCONTINENTal railroad stretched across the CONTINENT

The correct answer is B because most people went West

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The correct answer suggests that during the Chivington Massacre, despite the Indians surrendering, they were still attacked and fought against. This implies that the massacre involved a betrayal or violation of the surrender agreement by the attackers.

The correct answer was E because if there is no more ore, people will stop looking for the ore

The purpose of the Ghost Dance was to have all the people filled with plenty, free from whites, and to create a new world. The Ghost Dance was a spiritual movement that originated among Native American tribes in the late 19th century. It was believed that by performing the Ghost Dance, the Native Americans could bring about a new era in which they would be free from the oppression of white settlers and have an abundance of resources. The dance symbolized hope and resistance against the encroachment of European settlers on their land.

The correct answer is that a shot rang out which started the shooting and killed many Native Americans. This suggests that the massacre at Wounded Knee began with a single shot, which then escalated into a violent confrontation resulting in the death of numerous Native Americans.

The correct answer is C because the Comstock Lode was a mining coropration

The correct answer C because they shared the land and they couldn't share it equally

The formation of the Grange helped farmers by enabling them to form cooperatives. Cooperatives allowed farmers to pool their resources and work together to achieve common goals, such as purchasing supplies in bulk, marketing their products, and negotiating better prices. By joining forces, farmers gained more bargaining power and were able to improve their economic conditions. This cooperative approach helped them overcome some of the challenges they faced, such as high costs and unfair practices by middlemen.

Sitting Bull was arrested for spreading the Ghost Dance, a religious movement that was seen as a threat by the U.S. government. However, he was killed by accident during the arrest.

The correct answer was E (farmers) because Native Americans were hunters not farmers

The Chisolm Trail was a trail created by Jesse Chisolm for the purpose of hauling goods using wagons.

The correct answer is B because the Comstock Lode was found with silver

Custer and his men were outnumbered by the Native Americans at the Battle of Little Bighorn. As a result, his militia was killed and Custer himself also died in the battle.

The correct answer was D because cattles were needed around the country

The correct answer was D because A, B and C were the answers if it wasn't a NOT question

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The correct answer is A because they wanted to raise crop prices