Chapter 2 Lesson 4 Quiz

Which region of the United States emerged as a center of learning, opportunity, and transformative changes?

• Northeast

• West

• Midwest

• South

Who published the first American dictionary in 1828?

• Edgar Allan Poe

• Noah Webster

• Mark Twain

• Mr. Scott

Which movement sought to end slavery, with the Underground Railroad providing a secret route for enslaved people to escape to the North?

• Feminist Movement

• Labor Movement

• Abolitionist Movement

• Civil Rights Movement

Which city is not part of the Northeast Megalopolis?

• Boston

• Philadelphia

• New York

• Chicago

What type of transportation became needed for commuting in the Northeast?

• Cars

• Boats

• Bicycles

• Trains

Which famous American author shared their experiences of living in the Northeast?

• Nathaniel Hawthorne

• Mr. Adan

• Mark Twain

• Edgar Allan Poe

What movement led up to the Nineteenth Amendment in 1920, granting women the right to vote?

• Mr. Scott Movement

• Abolitionist Movement

• Labor Movement

• Women's Rights Movement

Which event led to people working to improve working conditions in the Northeast?

• Triangle Shirtwaist Company fire

• Great Chicago Fire

• San Francisco Earthquake

• Hurricane Katrina

Which outdoor activity is popular in the Northeast for tourism?

• Desert Safari

• Rock Climbing

• Surfing

• Skiing

Which city is known for its skyscrapers and transformed city skyline?

• Miami

• New York

• Chicago

• Los Angeles