Westward Expansions

How did the growth of railroads affect the geographical expansion of the US?

• People and goods could not be transported easily
• More buffalo killed
• People and goods could be transported easily
• It cost a lot of money

A person who first explores or settles a new region, leading the way for others to follow is called a ___________________.

• traveler

• hiker

• pioneer

• nomad

A person who comes from one country to live in another country is ....

• a Native American
• an immigrant
• diverse

What is NOT a reason people came to the United States to live?

• for religion

• to escape wars

• for freedom

• to meet the President

One reason immigrants chose to come to America is . . .

• freedom to eat what they want

• the weather is better

• to find jobs so they can have their needs met

• To be famous actors and musicians

Coming to the United States is. . .

• hard

• easy

• fun

• in the middle

Some immigrants face discrimination.

• False
• True

What is a challenge that immigrants face once they get to the United States?

• finding a job
• being treated fairly
• supporting their families
• all of the answers are true

What does it mean to discriminate?

• To treat someone unfairly based on their race, religion, age, etc.

• To force someone to work against their will.

• To make fun of someone because they cannot do something.

• To break apart into smaller pieces.

Who are the pioneers in Little House on the Prairie?