The Great West and the Agricultural Revolution, 1865-1896

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts related to the themes of cultural interactions, policies regarding Native Americans, the agricultural advancements, and the political movements during the Great West and the Agricultural Revolution period.

Cultural Clash

The conflict between indigenous cultures and European settlers, particularly on the Great Plains.

Reservation System

A policy that aimed to separate Native Americans into defined territories by establishing boundaries for various tribes.

Buffalo Soldiers

African American soldiers who served in the U.S. Army during the Indian Wars, recognized for their contributions to military campaigns.

Homestead Act

Legislation that allowed settlers to acquire land by living on it for five years and improving it, significantly impacting westward expansion.

Dawes Severalty Act

An act that aimed to assimilate Native Americans into American society by allotting individual plots of land, thereby dissolving tribal governance.

Populism

A political movement in the late 19th century that sought to represent the interests of farmers and laborers against elite interests.

Manifest Destiny

The 19th-century belief that the expansion of the U.S. across the American continents was justified and inevitable.

Spanish-American War

A conflict in 1898 between the United States and Spain, resulting in U.S. territorial gains in the Caribbean and Pacific.

Open Door Policy

A U.S. foreign policy aimed at ensuring equal trading rights for all nations in China, promoting free trade.

Insular Cases

A series of Supreme Court cases that addressed the status of territories acquired by the U.S. and the rights of inhabitants.