Westward Expansion and Transportation Flashcard

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What was the main purpose of the Wilderness Road created by Daniel Boone?

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To facilitate westward migration

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Why were rivers important for early settlers moving west?

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They served as highways for shipping goods.

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What was a major drawback of river travel in the early 19th century? Options: Rivers were too shallow, Moving upstream was difficult, There weren't enough boats, Rivers frequently flooded

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Moving upstream was difficult

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How did the invention of the steamboat impact westward expansion?

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It made river travel faster and more efficient

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What was the significance of the Erie Canal?

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It connected the East Coast to the Great Lakes

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Why did early pioneers often settle near rivers?

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To have access to transportation routes

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What social activity did both men and women participate in on the frontier?

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Cornhuskings

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How did the western migration of pioneers affect American culture?

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It spread American culture westward.

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What was a "corduroy road"?

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A road with a surface of logs laid side by side

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What was the main purpose of building turnpikes?

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To facilitate trade and travel