American cultures

• What is the focus of the revision video on American cultures?

  The focus is on American cultures from 1877 to 1900.
• What are the main topics covered in the revision video?

  Changes to the Plains Indians, the impact on African Americans, and the growth of big business and cities.
• What years does the topic of American cultures cover?

  1877 to 1900.
• What are the assessment methods for the Making of America course?

  • Gateway questions
  • Summary linking to second-order concepts
  • Cause or consequence questions
  • 18 mark question with key arguments and conclusion
• What was the impact of white American migration on Plains Indians?

  It led to the creation of cow towns, cattle ranches, and the Transcontinental Railroad.
• What significant event occurred in 1893 in Chicago?

  The World's Fair was held, showcasing American technology.
• How were black Americans and Native Americans represented at the World's Fair?

  They were poorly represented and not allowed to participate.
• What does the treatment of black and Native Americans during this period suggest about American culture?

  It suggests that white Americans imposed their culture at the expense of others.
• What happened to Native Americans after 1877 regarding government policies?

  They were forced onto reservations and made to adopt white ways of life.
• What was the Ghost Dance Movement?

  It was the last attempt by Plains Native Americans to resist assimilation.
• What were the consequences of the Great Sioux War and the Battle of Little Bighorn?

  Many Plains tribes were forced onto reservations and split up.
• How many buffalo were killed by 1883?

  As many as three million buffalo were killed.
• What was the impact of the destruction of the buffalo on Native Americans?

  It made many traditional Native American beliefs impossible.
• What was the Dawes Act of 1887?

  It gave each Native American family 160 acres and citizenship if they gave up tribal lands.
• What was the role of the Friends of the Indian movement?

  It aimed to protect Native American rights but often led to further assimilation.
• How did the actions of the Friends of the Indian contribute to the erosion of Native American culture?

  They helped Native American children learn English, leading to further assimilation.
• Who was Wovoka?

  He was the holy man who led the Ghost Dance Movement.
• What happened to Sitting Bull during the Ghost Dance Movement?

  He was arrested and shot by the government.
• What was the outcome of the Wounded Knee incident?

  Over 250 Native Americans were killed by the Army.
• What was the economic situation for black Americans after the end of Reconstruction?

  Most continued to live in poverty and faced discrimination.
• Who were the Exodusters?

  They were black Americans who moved to Kansas under the Homestead Act.
• What was the impact of Jim Crow laws on black Americans?

  They enforced segregation and poor living conditions for black Americans.
• How did the cotton industry collapse affect black Americans in the South?

  It prevented them from obtaining better-paid jobs and led to sharecropping.
• What was Booker T. Washington's approach to education for black Americans?

  He focused on training them for farming and craftsmanship.
• How many black teachers were there in the USA by 1900?

  There were 23,866 black teachers.
• What was the significance of the Negro Business League established by Washington?

  It supported black businesses and economic development.
• What was the living situation for most black Americans in northern cities by 1900?

  They lived in segregated areas with poor housing conditions.
• What was the main goal of civil rights campaigners like Frederick Douglass and Ida B. Wells?

  To campaign for the rights of black Americans.
• What was the impact of the Homestead Act on black Americans?

  It provided opportunities for land ownership, but many faced challenges.
• How did the economic development between 1877 and 1900 affect black Americans?

  It created opportunities for some, but most continued to live in poverty.
• What was the role of the Freedmen's Bureau in Ida B. Wells' life?

  It helped her get an education after being born enslaved.
• What was the significance of the case Ida B. Wells sued in 1884?

  It highlighted the discrimination faced by black Americans on public transport.
• How did the collapse of the cotton industry affect black Americans' employment opportunities?

  It limited their access to better-paid jobs and increased reliance on sharecropping.
• What was the impact of the Jim Crow laws on land ownership among black Americans?

  Land ownership increased, but living conditions remained poor.
• What was the main focus of the NAACP founded by Ida B. Wells?

  To campaign for the rights of African Americans.
• How did the actions of businesses affect black workers during strikes?

  Businesses sometimes used black workers to break strikes, increasing tensions.
• What was the overall trend for black Americans in terms of education by 1900?

  There were more black teachers, but many faced significant challenges in education.
• What was the significance of the term "Exodusters" in the context of black migration?

  It referred to black Americans who migrated to Kansas seeking better opportunities.
• What was the main reason for the migration of black Americans to northern cities between 1887 and 1900?

  To look for work and escape racial tensions in the South.
• How did the economic development of America between 1877 and 1900 affect the lives of African Americans?


  It created opportunities for some but left the majority in poverty.