Author Question: The demise of the western cattle barons was brought about largely because of: A) overgrazing and ... (Read 39 times)

cabate · **on:** Sep 21, 2019

Question 1

The people who benefited most from the Homestead Act were the:

A) employees of the Government Land Office.
B) land speculators.
C) cattle barons.
D) homesteaders.

Question 2

The Homestead Act granted 160 acres of public domain to any settler who:

A) was willing to pay 5 an acre.
B) would live on the land and improve it for five years.
C) had served in the military for two years.
D) was willing to share his produce with the government.

Question 3

The Great Plains were often referred to by early explorers as:

A) the Land of Milk and Honey.
B) the Land of Opportunity.
C) the Great Desert.
D) the Great Wasteland.

Question 4

The demise of the western cattle barons was brought about largely because of:

A) overgrazing and blizzards.
B) competition from Argentina.
C) cattle diseases.
D) unionization by cowboys.