US History Standard 12

Front

The first railroad to cross the United States was the...

Back

Transcontinental Railroad

Front

Why was the transcontinental railroad beneficial to America?

Back

Railroads provided a faster, safer, and cheaper transportation.

Front

How were the Chinese discriminated against?

Back

They were paid less than other workers.

Front

The ____________________ made it easier to travel, communicate, and trade.

Back

Transcontinental Railroad

Front

Which animal was greatly affected by the building of the Transcontinental Railroad?

Back

bison (American buffalo)

Front

Who mainly built the railroads?

Back

Chinese and Irish

Front

Which group lost the most from the building of the railroads? Options: Settlers, Western citizens, The government, Native Americans

Back

Native Americans

Front

Which territory did we buy from France that doubled the size of our nation? Options: Texas, Louisiana, Oregon, California

Back

Louisiana

Front

Which two men are famous for their expedition of the Louisiana Purchase?

Back

Meriwether Lewis and William Clark

Front

What was the process called when President Andrew Jackson offered to pay for Native American land and give them more land west of the Mississippi River if they would leave?

Back

Indian Removal Act of 1830