CKLA 2nd Domain 7 Lesson 3

Open Ended

What were some of the advantages of steamboat travel during westward expansion?

Open Ended

What were some disadvantages of steamboat travel during westward expansion?

Multiple Choice

What is a canal?

• A canal is a type of large ship used for cargo transport.
• A canal is a natural river used for fishing.
• A canal is a man-made waterway that allows water to move from a river or lake to another place.

Multiple Choice

Where was the Erie canal built?

• Nile River

• Mississippi river

• Between Lake Erie and Hudson river

Multiple Choice

e What was the main topic of the Read-Aloud?

• The Erie Canal

• The Oregon Trail

• The Railroads

Open Ended

Why were canals built in the United States in the 1800s?

Multiple Choice

How were mules and other animals important on the Erie Canal?

• Mules were primarily used for farming near the canal.
• Animals were kept as pets by the canal workers.
• Mules and other animals were used to pull the flat boats.

Open Ended

What problems did boats on the canal face?

​How did canals like the Erie Canal increase westward expansion?