Chapter 18 - Westward Movement

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Where was one of the largest deposits of silver and gold found in 1859?

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Nevada

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Where were the earliest cow towns located?

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Kansas

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Which group originated the practices of cowboys in the American West?

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Mexican cattle drivers

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Which statement best describes schools on the prairie? Options: One teacher taught students in all grade levels. Several teachers taught students grouped by age. Several teachers taught students grouped by skill level. One teacher taught a different group of students each day of the week.

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One teacher taught students in all grade levels.

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What was the primary purpose of the Oregon Trail?

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To facilitate westward migration

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What was the primary purpose of the Oregon Trail in the 19th century?

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To facilitate the migration of settlers to the western United States

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What was the primary purpose of the Oregon Trail?

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For settlers to travel to the west coast of the United States