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APUSH Chapter 18 Out of Many 3
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History
11th Grade
12/20/2005

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Timber Culture Act 1873
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alloted homesteaders another 160 acres if they planted and cultivated 40 acres of trees. Some people got extra land and sold it with out planting any trees.
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National Reclamation Act 1902
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Added 1 million acres of irrigated land, state irrigation add 10 million. Significantly changed the landscape by diverting the water.
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Forest Management Act 1897
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Helped government get on track with large scale regulatory activity of forests.
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National Forest Service 1905
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Began to help maintain and protect the forests.
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Yosemite Act 1864
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Placed the spectacular cliffs and giant sequoias under the management of the state of California. Led to national park system.
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Yellowstone
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1872- Congress named it the first national park in America.
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Fredrick Remingtion
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Most famous western artist. Attended Yale art school, caputured vivid scenes of battle in his sketches, painted the most popular historical event: Custard's Last Stand.
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