Why did the discovery of gold in the Dakota Territory lead to "Little Big Horn"? Who was involved, and what happened there?
The Sioux were camped there. General Custer and his troops were killed.
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Which of the following provided the stimulus for the cattle drives North from TX? (A. The clearing of buffalo herds)(B. Lack of direct rail connection to commercial markets)(C. Unbranded longhorns multiplying on open range)(D. All of Above)
D. All of the Above
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What was the Sand Creek Massacre?
15-25 US soldiers
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What two companies formed the Transcontinental Railroad? Where did they meet? What did they gain for building these railroads?
Union Pacific Company, Central Pacific Company. Land grants were given as well as money per mile and they connected promontory point
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Why were Vigilance Committees needed in these Mining Towns?
They were needed to settle disputes
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Who was "Deadwood Dick"?
Dead Wood Dick wrote, "The Life and Adventures of Nat Love: Better Known as Deadwood Dick"
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The __________ contributed to the destruction of the Native American's way of life by permitting hunters to kill herds of buffalo and other prairie animals for sport from train windows.
Railroad
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The __________ provided the Plains people with food, clothing, shelter, and tools.
Buffalo
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Who was Red Cloud?
Protested against a road being built. Fought for Bozeman Trial. A Sioux war chief.
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What were Mining Towns, or "Boom Towns"?
Mining towns were places where a ton of miners came and dug for metal. Mine towns lasted 2 years, with Boom lasting 6 months at most. No police.
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Although Native Americans would fight or defend their traditional homelands and way of life, they had no concept of land as __________.
property
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What was the reaper, and what was it for?
Tied grain into sleave as fast as it was cut. Syris McCormick
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Why did the cattle industry decline?
It declined because of robbery, sickness, etcetera. The Texas Longhorns brought it.
