The issues with the Homestead Act

Module 1- Cadillac Desert Chapter 1 Questions

These questions are meant to guide your reading through Chapter 1. They are by no means the most important ideas nor are they the only ideas presented in the chapter. All material presented in the chapter is fair game for the quiz.

This chapter begins with describing the wild west through the account of John Wesley Powell’s epic expedition down the Colorado River. The chapter then goes on to describe the early settling of the west through the marketing and various acts of congress.

  1. Summarize the Powell expedition.
  2. How did the railroads convince people to move west?
  3. Give some examples of the lies the railroads used.
  4. How big were the settlements in the Homestead Act? Why was this acreage chosen?
  5. What were some of the issues with the Homestead Act?
  6. How do the East and West differ in terms of precipitation?
  7. What disaster did Powell predict? Did it happen?
  8. Do you think Powell would agree with the dams that were built?

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The origins of the current unrest in Belarus

Could you find 3 sources about the origins of the current unrest in Belarus and reflect and answer these
questions to the best of your ability:

  • the presidency of Alexander Lukashenko
    -What were his policies?
    -What has he done during his time in office?
  • the opposition to Lukashenko’s presidency:
  • What are their goals?


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Definition of crime

Provide the definition of crime. In addition
Discuss a theoretical cause of crime,including its elements and why you feel it is the strongest theory.

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Health Care;Keto diet

Research a diet currently being used by the public. It can be a commercial diet such as Atkins, Weight
Watchers; a regional diet such as the Mediterranean; or one that focuses on types of food such as vegan.
Identify the name of the diet and its purpose (weight maintenance, long term health, etc.). Explain its key points
in terms of nutrition (focus on protein, carbohydrates, etc.). Also, discuss the diet plan and the diet’s strengths
and weaknesses.

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