Westward Expansion Intro. Quiz

List an obstacle that settlers faced traveling west.

• mountains
• crossing rivers
• the great plains
• all of the above

How did the development of the railroad impact the bison population?

• the amount of bison did not change
• the amount of bison decreased
• the amount of bison increased
• bison migrated east

What impact did the railroads have on Native Americans?

• the railroads helped the Native Americans move east

• Native Americans got jobs on the railroads

• the railroads limited their land and decreased their food supply and resources

• the railroads increased the amount of land the Native Americans had

Which of the following explains the major drawback of mining?

• mining became useless as new technology replaced natural resources
• mining proved to be unprofitable
• mining was destructive to the natural environment
• mining did not provide any jobs for local residents

Which of the following was a social effect of westward expansion on the Native Americans?

• NA could not get enough supplies and this led to poverty

• NA were forced to live on reservations, which separated them from white pioneers

• NA could no longer access the rich mineral deposits found in the Black Hills

• NA culture became widely accepted by white settlers

Which of the following is NOT a way the railroad increased agricultural trade?

• Farmers used the railroads to get their crops to market

• Ranchers used the railroads to get their cattle to processing centers

• Native Americans profited from cash crops brought in by the railroads

• Factories in the east profited from cash crops brought in by the railroads

What was the effect of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Became a more efficient form of transportation for settlers
• Increased trade between the east and west and boosted the economy
• Polluted the air and the natural environment
• All of the above

What did the westward expansion offer for former slaves?

• food
• wealth
• land
• a new beginning and freedom

What geographical obstacles did pioneers face while moving west?

• Mountain ranges, rivers, and deserts  
• Sickness or disease 
• Fighting with Native Americans 
• Bad weather or storms

How did most people travel to the west?

• Boat
• Horseback
• Car
• Covered Wagon

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