American West 0.0 / 5 ? HistoryThe American West 1840-1895GCSEAQA Created by: charlott3.xCreated on: 13-10-17 21:34 What was the Exoduster movement? Ex-slaves (black Americans) were free and now settling in Kandas. 1 of 14 What was the Homestead act? Ensured the parts of the Great Plains were being settled for first time. 2 of 14 What did the Homestead act offer? Cheap land, 160 actres of land, open to anyone over 21 (women and men). 3 of 14 What year was the Pacific Railroad Act? 1862 4 of 14 What was the Pacific Railroad Act? Provided the incentive for transcontiental railraod building. 5 of 14 What did the Pacific Railroad Act offer? Many jobs, easier access to the West. 6 of 14 How was the railroad building split? Split the job of building between the Union Pacific and Central Pacific. 7 of 14 What were some of the impacts on the Railroad? Towns grew rapidly, conflict with Indians, declining population of the Buffalo and huge econmic benefits. 8 of 14 When was the Timber Culture act? 1873 9 of 14 What was the Timber Culture act? Allowed the Homesteaders to claim a further 160 acres if they promised to plant trees on a quarter of it. 10 of 14 What was a positive of the Timber Culture act? Provided settles with timber for building houses, fences and furnitures. 11 of 14 What was negative of the Timber Culture act? People exploited loopholes in the Act to claim land that they had no intention of settling and then waiting a few years and selling it for more money. 12 of 14 When was The Desert Land Act? 1877 13 of 14 What was The Desert Land Act? Gave settlers the right to buy 640 acres of land where there was little rainfall. 14 of 14
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