The National Road

The National Road

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8 Qs

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The National Road

The National Road

Assessment

Quiz

English

4th - 5th Grade

Hard

CCSS
RI.4.2, RL.5.1, RI.3.5

+15

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Part A

Which statement describes the text structure of paragraph 4?

The paragraph uses cause and effect to show how inns were built to accommodate travelers along the National Road.

The paragraph uses cause and effect to show how inns were built to accommodate travelers along the National Road.

The paragraph uses comparison to show how the two types of inns along the National Road each served a distinct purpose for travelers.

The paragraph uses problem and solution to show how inns were built along the National Road so travelers had somewhere to stay.

Tags

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Part B

How does the text structure of paragraphs 5-6 compare or contrast to paragraph 4?

The structure is different. The paragraphs show that people traveled by wagons for various reasons on the National Road.

The structure is similar. The paragraphs show the types of wagons seen along the National Road and their uses.

The structure is different. The paragraphs show that travel along the National Road was slow because of the wagons used.

The structure is similar. The paragraphs show how vehicles along the National Road changed through the years.

Tags

CCSS.RI.2.5

CCSS.RI.3.5

CCSS.RI.4.5

CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Part A

According to the passage, what impact did the National Road have on America?

The National Road helped to build the steamboat and freight industries.

The National Road increased the number of people moving out west to live and work.

The National Road strengthened tourism with more people vacationing in the west

The National Road improved travel times by allowing people to drive at higher speeds.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Part B

Which detail from the passage best supports the answer to Part A?

“The National Road opened the Ohio River Valley and the Midwest for settlement and commerce.”

“Brownsville, on the Monongahela River, was a center for steamboat building and river freight hauling.”

“Inns were probably the most important and numerous business found on the National Road. It is estimated there was about one every mile on the National Road.”

“Stagecoach travel was designed with speed in mind. Stages would average 60 to 70 miles in one day.”

“Stagecoach travel was designed with speed in mind. Stages would average 60 to 70 miles in one day.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Part A

Which statement expresses two of the main ideas of the passage?

The National Road was built in the early 1800s, and it helped to open settlement across the Midwest.

The National Road was built to span the United States, and many people traveled it over the years.

The National Road was built for travel by wagon and passed through a number of large cities.

The National Road was built to replace a military road and was mainly used by settlers heading west.

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.4.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Part B

Which two details from the passage best support the answer to Part A?

“The National Road, today called U.S. Route 40, was the first highway built entirely with federal funds.”

“The road was authorized by Congress in 1806 during the Jefferson Administration. Construction began in Cumberland, Maryland, in 1811.”

“The route closely paralleled the military road opened by George Washington and General Braddock in 1754-55.”

“The opening of the National Road saw thousands of travelers heading west over the Allegheny Mountains to settle the rich land of the Ohio River Valley.”

“Many small towns and villages along the road contained inns, blacksmith shops, and livery stables.”

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.2

CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RL.4.1

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Part A

Based upon the passage, what is the meaning of the word prosper in paragraph 3?

connect

prepare

struggle

succeed

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.5.4

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