Take this Exam: GCSE History: The American West c1835–95 | Zestly

Question 1

Which of the following statements accurately describe the cattle industry in the American West?

Accepted Answer

Cow towns developed at the end of rail lines to facilitate the transport of cattle.

Question 2

What was the significance of the completion of the transcontinental railroad in 1869?

Accepted Answer

It dramatically reduced the time and cost of travel and trade between the East and West coasts.

Question 3

Which of the following events are associated with the escalation of conflict between the US government and the Plains Indians?

Accepted Answer

The Sand Creek Massacre of 1864.

Question 4

What was the primary impact of the destruction of the buffalo on the Plains Indians?

Answer

It forced them to rely on government rations and accept reservation life.

Answer

It led to a new era of prosperity as they turned to farming.

Answer

It caused them to migrate voluntarily to the East Coast.

Answer

It had no significant impact on their way of life.

Question 5

Which of the following describes the role of 'bands' in Plains Indian society?

Answer

They were large, permanent cities built for defense.

Answer

They were smaller, mobile groups of families that moved together for hunting and survival.

Answer

They were groups of government officials who managed tribal affairs.

Answer

They were religious cults that rejected traditional tribal beliefs.