What made people from eastern cities want to move west after the US Civil War
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Most westward expansion increased right after the civil war due
to the mining industry in the west. The civil war caused economic
problems. People were looking to start over and "get rich quick".
Many people desired to own their own land. Thus the Homestead Act
was created.
The building of the transcontinental railroad created more jobs
and led to more land being sold and purchased.
The demands for beef in the west and the cattle drives led to
ranching and farming.
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Who were Maggie Lena walker and alonzo herndon
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Highly successful African American business leaders
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What was the idea behind the black codes that limited civil rights in the south
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Blacks under whites was the natural order
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What term is used today to mean the colleges that were started for African American students
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Historically Black Colleges and Universities
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What was meant by the term scalawag in the South
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Scalawags were white Southerners who supported Reconstruction policies and efforts after the conclusion of the American Civil War.
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Which of the following is true of schools for African Americans in the south
What helped many businesses started by African Americans to be successful
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African Americans received better service than in businesses
owned by whites
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Who was born a slave in Georgia and had one year of formal education but learned to be a barber and was very successful businessman who became the wealthiest black property owner in Atlanta
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Alonzo Herndon became the wealthiest black property owner in
Atlanta.
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What was the main debate for setting up colleges and universities for African Americans
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the main debate in setting up colleges and universities for
african american was whether to:
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During slavery what did most African Americans do to practice their religious beliefs
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They went to white churches or held their own services in
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During slavery most African Americans who wanted to worship went to white churches or
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held their own services in secret
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How many blacks migrate to the great plains area
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The homestead act offered them free land
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what affected the courses offered at colleges and universities created for african americans
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Many students did not have the opportunity for a formal
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When were slaves able to own land
In America, when they were freed.
What made people from eastern cities want to move west after the US Civil War
Most westward expansion increased right after the civil war due
to the mining industry in the west. The civil war caused economic
problems. People were looking to start over and "get rich quick".
Many people desired to own their own land. Thus the Homestead Act
was created.
The building of the transcontinental railroad created more jobs
and led to more land being sold and purchased.
The demands for beef in the west and the cattle drives led to
ranching and farming.
Who were Maggie Lena walker and alonzo herndon
Highly successful African American business leaders
What was the idea behind the black codes that limited civil rights in the south
Blacks under whites was the natural order
What term is used today to mean the colleges that were started for African American students
Historically Black Colleges and Universities
What was meant by the term scalawag in the South
Scalawags were white Southerners who supported Reconstruction policies and efforts after the conclusion of the American Civil War.
Which of the following is true of schools for African Americans in the south
What helped many businesses started by African Americans to be successful
African Americans received better service than in businesses
owned by whites
Who was born a slave in Georgia and had one year of formal education but learned to be a barber and was very successful businessman who became the wealthiest black property owner in Atlanta
Alonzo Herndon became the wealthiest black property owner in
Atlanta.
What was the main debate for setting up colleges and universities for African Americans
the main debate in setting up colleges and universities for
african american was whether to:
During slavery what did most African Americans do to practice their religious beliefs
They went to white churches or held their own services in
secret.
During slavery most African Americans who wanted to worship went to white churches or
held their own services in secret
How many blacks migrate to the great plains area
The homestead act offered them free land
what affected the courses offered at colleges and universities created for african americans
Many students did not have the opportunity for a formal
elementary