The Last West and the New South (1865-1900)

Flashcards testing key historical events, laws, figures, and Native American resistance during the expansion of the American frontier from 1862 to 1877.

What did the Homestead Act of 1862 offer to settling families?

It offered 160 acres of public land free to any family that settled on it for a period of five years.

What was Frederick Jackson Turner's argument about the American frontier in his 1893 work?

He argued that everything unique in American culture could be traced to the existence of the frontier, which promised a fresh start, and warned that once closed, the U.S. would face European-style class division and social conflict.

What occurred during the Chivington Massacre in 1864?

Col. Chivington and his troops killed and scalped 450 Cheyenne men, women, and children, despite a white flag being raised.

What event took place in 1876 at Little Big Horn, known as Custer's Last Stand?

The Sioux tribe ambushed and destroyed Col. George Armstrong Custer and the 7th Cavalry.

Who were the leaders of the Sioux tribe during the Battle of Little Big Horn?

Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull.

What event involved Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indians in 1877?

Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce Indians surrendered.