Western Expansion mini flashcard
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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following best describes the impact the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo had on the size of the U.S? It decreased the size of the U.S. by 500,000, It significantly increased the size of the U.S., It had no impact on the size of the U.S., It only added territories in the east of the U.S.
Back
It significantly increased the size of the U.S.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which of the following best describes the population of the west because of the founding of gold at sutters mill? Options: The Gold Rush led to a decline in the population of the West., The population of the West surged dramatically due to the Gold Rush., The population of the West remained unchanged after the Gold Rush., Only a small number of people moved to the West due to the Gold Rush.
Back
The population of the West surged dramatically due to the Gold Rush.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How did the completion of the Erie Canal impact the the midwest and New York?
Back
The Erie Canal connected the Midwest to New York, boosting trade and economic growth in both regions.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How did the use of Railroads and the Telegraph impact the U.S during western expansion?
Back
Railroads and the Telegraph enabled faster transportation and communication, accelerating western expansion in the U.S.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
New York, Philadelphia, and Boston are cities whose economy was based on......
Back
Manufacturing
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
The Gadsden Purchase was important during western expansion because......
Back
it provided land for a southern route for the transcontinental railroad
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which statement best describes the impact the Gadsden purchase had on the land size of the U.S?
Back
The Gadsden Purchase slightly increased the land size of the U.S.
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