Transcontinental Railroad

Which of these technological developments had the greatest impact on patterns of settlement in the American West?

• canals

• railroads

• telegraphs

• steamboats

One effect of the building of the transcontinental railroad was that it ___________

• made more land for Native Americans in the West

• attracted more Latin Americans to the West.

• made land available for cotton plantations in the West.

• attracted more immigrants to the West.

The economy and settlement of the West in the late 19th century was shaped by which industry?

• Mining and cattle ranching

• Manufacturing and fishing

• Agriculture and forestry

• Defense and electronic technology

One effect railroads had on Native Americans living in the western United States was the ________.

• eastern migration of most western Native American tribes

• gradual improvement of the Native Americans' standard of living

• eventual destruction of the Native Americans' way of life.

• complete incorporation of Native Americans into United States society.

In the late 1800s, which group was more affected by the migration westward?

• African slaves

• Canadian businessmen

• French explorers

• Native Americans

The decrease in bison population in the Great Plains during the 1800s was most likely do to what?

• the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

• the destruction caused by the Civil War

• the increase of trade with Europe

• the population growth of the Native Americans

Which is a correct statement about the Great Plains region?

• The dry desert makes farming difficult

• The rich soil makes farming productive

• The number of trees makes logging productive

• The lack of grass makes ranching difficult

What is the most important impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• It allowed American Indians to move to cities in the East

• It allowed goods and resources to be shipped more easily

• It provided construction workers with jobs for a few years

• It provided the military with direct access to forts in the West.

Which region of the United States is outlined in red?

• The Great Plains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Mojave Desert

Which part of the railroad did Irish immigrants build?

• East to West

• West to East