Settling the West Quiz

What was Daniel Boone's primary occupation?

• Farmer

• Hunter

• Blacksmith

• Teacher

Through which geographical feature did Daniel Boone help to blaze a trail?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Cumberland Gap

• Sierra Nevada

What was the outcome of Daniel Boone's first expedition through the gap?

• It was a success

• It ended in failure after an attack by the Cherokee

• It led to a major discovery

• It resulted in a peace treaty

What significant road did Daniel Boone help build?

• Oregon Trail

• Wilderness Road

• Route 66

• Pacific Highway

What did the western frontier represent to many Americans?

• Danger and isolation

• Opportunities for a new life and adventures

• Economic hardship

• Political turmoil

Before white settlers arrived, western lands were primarily home to which group?

• European immigrants

• American Indians

• African settlers

• Asian explorers

What term is used to describe the adoption of the ways of the dominant culture?

• assimilate

• integrate

• conform

• merge

What does the term "frontier" refer to in the context of settling the West?

• an unexplored or unsettled area

• a boundary between countries

• a developed urban area

• a historical monument

Which act is mentioned as having effects on American Indian tribes?

• Indian Removal Act

• Homestead Act

• Dawes Act

• Indian Civil Rights Act

What is the primary focus of the lesson titled "Settling the West"?

• Geography of the new frontier

• Economic policies of the 19th century

• Political structures of western territories

• Technological advancements in agriculture