Early US History Quiz

In the 1800's, engineers began building the National Road. What is another name for this road called?

• Cumberland Road

• Massachusetts Road

• Lexington Road

• Richmond Road

The advancements of transport helped most with which of the following?

• Looking luxurious as you travel

• Spending less time walking

• Decreased crime rate

• Helped with the settlement in the West

What was the importance of the Steamboats in the 1800's?

• They travel fast.

• They were appealing to look at.

• They can carry large amounts of freight.

• They were considered a luxury for the rich.

What year was the first Transcontinental Line established?

• 1860

• 1869

• 1888

• 1854

In 1831, what important item was invented?

• Electric telegraph

• Model A automobile

• Can opener

• Telephone

What is the name of the first successful newspaper?

• Ohio News Letter

• Boston News Letter

• Indiana News Letter

• New York News Letter

Which ways did technology impact westward expansion? Select all that apply.

• Railroads allowed farmers to trade crops

• Canals and bridges allowed for traveling shorter distances

• Railroads passed through the Appalachians, which was rocky and hard terrain

• Bridges were used to entice settlers to move to fish

What was the name of the female switchboard operators?

• Telephone Girls

• Switch Girls

• Hello Girls

• Board Girls

After what War was the railroad replaced with automobiles?

• World War II

• World War I

• Civil War

• Revolutionary War

The two technological innovations that changed daily life was ____ and _____

• Steam and Population

• Steam and Electricity

• Electricity and Population

• Population and Travel