Westward Expansion

The shaded area on the map is known as the: 

• Great Basin

• Rocky Mountains

• Lowlands

• Great Plains 

The climate of the Great Plains has—

• low rainfall and frequent dust storms

• mild winters and cool summers

• frequent thunderstorms that often lead to flooding

• extreme heat throughout the year

Which of the following pictures was NOT an invention that supported westward migration after the Civil War?

• 1 (windmill)

• 2 (steam engine)

• 3 (barbed wire)

• 4 (ice carriage)

Which was NOT a reason for the increase in Westward Expansion?

• Opportunities to own land

• A desire for adventure

• To spread slavery

• Discovery of gold and silver

Which of the following phrases best describes the Great Plains?

• Flatlands that rise gradually from east to west

• Coastal area with rocky beaches

• Lowland area with swamps

• Broad expanse of mountains

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

• Great Awakening

• Manifest Destiny

• Louisiana Purchase

• Monroe Doctrine

Many people went West to try to have better lives. Which of the following groups is best known for going west to get a new beginning?

• Chinese

• Irish

• Former slaves

• Native Americans

Which of the following expeditions is shown in this picture?

• Oregon Trail

• Trail of Tears

• Gold Rush

• Lewis & Clark

What technological advancement made traveling across the country much easier?

• Steel Plows

• Barbed Wire

• Sod Houses

• Transcontinental Railroad

What technological innovation marked property lines and kept livestock from wandering?

• Barbed Wire

• The Railroads

• Dry Farming

• Sod Houses