Western Expansion

building factories

expanding westward

lowering tariffs

outlawing slavery

They prevented the United States from experiencing economic growth.

They made it easier for the United States to expand across the continent.

They encouraged the United States to focus on overseas expansion and imperialism.

They prevented the United States from being prepared for the Mexican War.

foreign tariffs

foreign policy

the gold standard

civil service corruption

They believed it would lead to an inflation of the United States currency.

They believed it would increase the value of the United States dollar.

They hoped it would increase the silver mining business in Colorado.

They felt it would prevent President Cleveland's re-election.

It established a minimum wage and 10-hour work day.

It encouraged urban-dwellers to move west, reducing competition for jobs.

It limited immigration from non-English speaking countries.

It allowed people to purchase, rather than rent, space in tenements.

the Homestead Act

the Indian Removal Act

the Morrill Land Grant Act

the Dawes Act

adopting the free coinage of silver

adopting a graduated income tax

outlawing labor unions

having a secret ballot

ending government regulation of railroads

Muckrakers published exposés that brought attention to the plight of farmers.

The federal government switched to the silver standard to help farmers.

The Grange Movement advocated that the government raise tariffs to help farmers.

The Populist Party was formed to address the issues that affected farmers.

Native Americans were able to participate in their traditional religious celebrations without fear of

violence.

Native Americans gained independence as they were able to recover land they lost during the

Indian Wars.

Native Americans lost their culture and traditions as they were confined to reservations and forced

to farm as a way to assimilate.

Native Americans were able to assimilate into American culture by taking jobs helping to build the

railroad.

It funded the acquisition and exploration of new lands.

It published materials promoting the Gold Rush.

It gave land grants to settlers who planned to farm the land.

It provided the money for building the railroads.