Chapter 11 Lesson 1

What role did mining play in the American West according to the text?

• It led to the decline of the region.

• It played an important role in settling the region.

• It had no significant impact on the region.

• It decreased the economic growth of the region.

How did the demand for minerals affect the U.S. economy as per the document?

• It caused the U.S. to shift from an industrial to a farming nation.

• It led to a decrease in industrial activities.

• It dramatically increased as the U.S. transitioned from a farming to an industrial nation.

• It remained constant despite changes in the economy.

What were boomtowns and what characterized their growth?

• Towns that declined due to economic downturns.

• Towns that grew slowly and steadily.

• Quickly growing towns that experienced rapid economic growth.

• Towns that were unaffected by economic changes.

What was the primary role of vigilance committees during the gold rush era?

• To provide food and shelter to miners

• To track down and punish wrongdoers

• To collect taxes from the miners

• To supervise the operation of mines

What method involves the use of picks, shovels, and pans to extract shallow deposits of ore?

• Hydraulic mining

• Hard rock mining

• Placer mining

• Shaft mining

How does sluice mining work?

• By drilling deep into the earth to extract ore

• By using large machines to remove topsoil

• By diverting river current into trenches to allow heavy minerals to settle

• By using explosives to break apart rock formations

What did hydraulic mining use to expose minerals beneath the dirt and rocks?

• Chemicals

• High temperature

• Water at very high pressure

• Manual digging

What does "the open range" refer to in the context of ranching?

• A type of fencing used in ranching

• Ranchers grazing their herds free of charge and unrestricted by private property

• A closed farming area for livestock

• A government-regulated ranching zone

What was a significant economic effect of the Civil War on the beef industry?

• The demand and price of beef decreased.

• The demand and price of beef remained stable.

• The demand and price of beef soared.

• The demand and price of beef was not affected by the Civil War.

What did the long drive involve during the post-Civil War era?

• Moving eastern cattle to western train stations.

• Moving western cattle to eastern train stations.

• Moving cattle from north to south across the country.

• Moving cattle within local farms only.