6.1 New Ways to Travel

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What was the fastest way to travel across the country in 1869? Options: by boat, by airplane, by railroad, by wagon train

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by railroad

Front

Congress built the National Road to make it easier for people to travel west. How did this help the United States grow?

Back

People could go west more easily and obtain land that they could farm.

Front

How did Lewis and Clark and Sacajawea contribute to growth in the West?

Back

They explored the land west of the Mississippi River to the Pacific.

Front

Define canal.

Back

A waterway that is dug by people.

Front

What was one benefit of the Erie Canal?

Back

It became easier to ship goods throughout the northeastern United States.

Front

What do you call money that is paid for using a road?

Back

Tolls

Front

How long did it take for the transcontinental railroad to be built?

Back

6 years

Front

Who was the president of the United States when Lewis and Clark made their journey?

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

What was the main purpose of the transcontinental railroad?

Back

To facilitate the movement of goods and people across the country.

Front

Why was the Erie Canal significant in the 19th century?

Back

It facilitated the transportation of goods, lowering costs.