Lesson 13 Cities and Hinterlands: The Modern Northwest

What was the main reason why Oregon dominated the early American Northwest?

• The strategic location for trade with Asia

• The abundance of farmland in the Willamette Valley

• The presence of gold and silver mines

• The availability of timber resources

What type of economic and social development was emerging in Portland and around Puget Sound?

• Mining and extraction industries

• Fishing and maritime trade

• Industrial and urban economy

• Rural farming communities

What role did Portland play in the Pacific Northwest?

• Financial and retail center

• Cultural and artistic hub

• Educational and research center

• Political and administrative capital

Which city became the leading commercial center north of San Francisco?

• Portland

• Tacoma

• Spokane

• Seattle

What transportation system challenged Portland's dominance in the Pacific Northwest?

• Highways

• Railroads

• Air travel

• River travel

Which city surpassed Portland in size by 1910?

• Seattle

• Spokane

• Vancouver

• Tacoma

What industry contributed to Portland's prosperity in the 1860s?

• Gold and silver mining

• Agriculture and farming

• Timber and lumber production

• Fishing and seafood processing

What was one drawback of living in Portland according to a visitor in 1865?

• Extreme heat and drought

• Frequent earthquakes

• Heavy rainfall and gloomy weather

• Lack of access to modern amenities

What did the Oregon Steam Navigation Company (OSNC) control in the Pacific Northwest?

• Cultural and educational institutions

• River portages and cargo traffic

• Transcontinental railroads

• Gold and silver mines

Which city became the headquarters for trade and transportation throughout the Willamette River Valley?

• Seattle

• Spokane

• Tacoma

• Portland