Westward migration in the post- Civil war period
A) acted as a safety valve for discontented Americans.
B) was generally financed by the federal government.
C) Was heaviest during economic prosperity
D) was inspired by religious missionaries seeking to convert the Native
Answer: C) Was heaviest during economic prosperity
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a. obtained their land through the Homestead Act. b. diversified their crops. c. became increasingly self-sufficient. d. were forced to become tenant farmers. e. grew a single cash crop.
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A. neither safe nor effective B. psychologically harmless but not effective C. effective at changing sexual orientation but at a great psychological toll D. effective and safe
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A. a reduction of defense spending. B. balancing the federal budget. C. a reduction taxes to corporations and the wealthy in particular. D. greater federal assistance to poor Americans. E. the privatization of Social Security.
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A) 2 million B) 10 million C) 20 million D) 50 million