Conquest of the West Quiz

What geographic marker delineated "the West" in the post-Civil War period?

• The Colorado River

• The Mississippi River

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

What period of time is commonly referred to as the Gilded Age?

• 1861-1865

• 1865-1914

• 1820-1848

• 1848-1860

What major development transformed the West after the Civil War?

• Invention of railroads

• Discovery of gold

• Expansion of Native American tribes

• Establishment of religious movements

Which European power had the longest presence in the West?

• Spanish

• French

• Russian

• English

What was the main impact of railroads on the West?

• Increased settlement

• Decreased resource extraction

• Preservation of Native American sovereignty

• Isolation from the rest of the country

Which ethnic group faced challenges in retaining land rights after the Mexican-American War?

• Anglos

• Hispanics

• Chinese

• Native Americans

What was the main demographic difference between the West and the East Coast?

• Ethnic diversity

• Religious diversity

• Language diversity

• Cultural diversity

What was the main impact of the Transcontinental Railroad?

• Improved transportation

• Increased trade with Europe

• Decreased immigration

• Isolation of the West

What was the main occupation of the Plains Indians in the late 19th century?

• Farming

• Hunting

• Craftsmanship

• Trading

What was the main factor that limited Westward settlement before the invention of railroads?

• Lack of infrastructure

• Lack of available land

• Hostile Native American tribes

• Government regulations