Westward Expansion 5-2

Which of the following forms of technology transformed the Great Plains into the “American Breadbasket?” (5-2.2)

• A. The steel plow

• B. The mechanical reaper

• C. The windmill

• D. All of the above

Where did the first people who moved to the West settle? (5-2.2)

• The Great Plains

• Along the West coast

• St. Louis

• In the Mountains

At first settlers skipped over the Great Plains and settled on the West Coast. Why were the Great Plains not considered a good place to settle? (5-2.2)

• It was too dry to easily grow crops.

• The area was already overcrowded.

• There were too many trees to cut down.

• The land was too expensive

What was the main reason people moved westward in the 19th century? (5-2.2)

• to find adventure and fun

• to have new economic opportunities

• to meet the Chinese immigrants

• to escape Jim Crow laws

This picture shows pioneers moving west after the Civil War. What conclusion can be drawn about travel to the West? (5-2.2)

• Train travel was becoming popular.

• Native American attacks were common.

• Families packed their belongings in covered wagons.

• Men traveled on their own and sent for families later

6. Which of the following cities was known as the “Gateway to the West?”

• Chicago

• St. Louis

• San Francisco

• New Orleans

Which geographic feature was the greatest challenge to settlers trying to move west to California and Oregon?

• the Appalachian Mountains

• the Rocky Mountains

• the Hudson River

• the Great Salt Lake

Which statement describes the journey of a settler traveling to the West? (5-2.1)

• The trip was long with many challenging obstacles.

• The trip was easy with very few obstacles.

• The trip was short and only took a few days.

• The trip included stops in many large cities.

How did the weather impact settlement to the West? (5-2.1)

• Dry summers brought drought and dust storms.

• Unpredictable hail-storms ruined crops.

• Tornadoes destroyed homes and crops.

• all of the above

When settling in the West, what obstacle did people face? (5-2.1)

• There was a lack of natural resources such as lumber.

• Too many people in the area made it hard to find land to farm.

• The government discouraged people from living there.

• The government charged a high price for the land.