Moving West

What was the purpose of the first census taken in 1790?

• To assess the need for new roads

• To determine the number of Native Americans

• To officially count the population

• To count the number of settlers in the West

Who explored the Native American trail called Warriors’ Path?

• Robert Fulton

• George Washington

• De Witt Clinton

• Daniel Boone

What was the name given to the trail widened by Daniel Boone and his workers?

• Warriors’ Path

• Cumberland Gap Trail

• Wilderness Road

• Appalachian Trail

What type of roads did some companies build for travelers to use by paying tolls?

• Highways

• Freeways

• Turnpikes

• Parkways

Which state asked the federal government to build a road to connect it to the East in 1803?

• Ohio

• Tennessee

• Indiana

• Kentucky

When did building start on the National Road in the United States?

• 1806

• 1825

• 1790

• 1811

What made river travel quicker and more comfortable in the United States?

• Steamboats

• Sailboats

• Rowboats

• Fishing boats

Who developed a steamship called the Clermont?

• De Witt Clinton

• Robert Fulton

• George Washington

• Daniel Boone

What was the purpose of building the Erie Canal across the state of New York?

• To create a waterway for fishing

• To provide water for irrigation

• To link New York City with the Great Lakes region

• To build a transportation bridge

What did the construction of canals help lower in the United States?

• Cost of shipping goods

• Cost of education

• Cost of healthcare

• Cost of living