Which was a major result of the Homestead Act of 1862?
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increased public awareness of the need for conservation of natural resources
increased development of Western lands
decreased economic opportunities for easterners
decreased conflicts between Native Americans and white settlers
The major result of the Homestead Act of 1862 was increased development of Western lands.
1. “Massive Factory Fire Kills 150”
2. “2 Million Child Workers”
3. “Pullman Cuts Wages”
4. “Carnegie Buys New Machines- Jobs Loss”
What is the main idea described in the headlines above?
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Social Darwinism
the need for labor unions
the Gospel of Wealth
the need for strikebreakers
The main idea described in the headlines above is the need for labor unions.
In the text, you read this about ranching after the Civil War:
Ranchers employed cowhands to tend their cattle and drive herds to market. These hard workers rode alongside the huge herds in good and bad weather. They kept the cattle moving and rounded up strays. After the Civil War, veterans of the Confederate Army made up the majority of the cowhands who worked in Texas. However, it is estimated that nearly one in three cowhands was either Mexican American or African American. Some cowhands dreamed of setting aside enough money to start a herd of their own.
Why might recent events have led to many African Americans working for ranchers?
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During the Civil War, many African Americans went west to work on railroads.
In the 1850s, many free African Americans from the north became ranchers.
After the end of slavery, African Americans could move and find new work.
During Reconstruction, African American politicians promoted ranching.
What belief united the Progressive movement?
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that society's problems could be solved
that education needed reform
that political bosses should not hold office
that there should be a federal income tax
Recent events, specifically the end of slavery, might have led to many African Americans working for ranchers because they were now free to move and find new work.
n the text, you read this about ranching after the Civil War:
Ranchers employed cowhands to tend their cattle and drive herds to market. These hard workers rode alongside the huge herds in good and bad weather. They kept the cattle moving and rounded up strays. After the Civil War, veterans of the Confederate Army made up the majority of the cowhands who worked in Texas. However, it is estimated that nearly one in three cowhands was either Mexican American or African American. Some cowhands dreamed of setting aside enough money to start a herd of their own.
Why might recent events have led to many African Americans working for ranchers?
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1 point
During the Civil War, many African Americans went west to work on railroads.
In the 1850s, many free African Americans from the north became ranchers.
After the end of slavery, African Americans could move and find new work.
During Reconstruction, African American politicians promoted ranching.