Westward Migration After the Civil War

What led to westward migration following the Civil War?

• New opportunities and technological advances

• Lack of resources

• Overpopulation in the East

• Climate change

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CCSS.RI.7.1

CCSS.RI.7.3

What was one of the opportunities that attracted people to move westward?

• Free land

• High taxes

• Limited resources

• Political instability

What was a key reason for westward expansion related to wealth?

• Discovery of oil

• Discovery of gold and silver

• Discovery of coal

• Discovery of diamonds

What was the impact of the railroad on goods transportation?

• It made goods transportation slower

• It made goods transportation faster

• It had no impact on goods transportation

• It made goods transportation more expensive

What does "expansion" refer to in the context of American history?

• Closing off the West

• Opening up and settling the West

• Building new cities in the East

• Expanding trade routes to Europe

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CCSS.RI.7.4

Which battle is associated with "Custer's Last Stand"?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Little Bighorn

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Saratoga

What was General Custer's plan at the Battle of Little Bighorn?

• A surprise attack

• A defensive retreat

• A peace negotiation

• A naval blockade

Which Native American chief resisted the US government and was a spiritual leader known for the ghost dance?

• Sitting Bull

• Geronimo

• Crazy Horse

• Red Cloud

What was a common reaction of the tribes after the killings at Wounded Knee?

• They celebrated

• They ignored it

• They were angered and wanted to retaliate

• They moved to another area

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CCSS.RI.7.3

Building the Transcontinental Railroad was good for moving people and products, but what was a negative to the railroad that greatly impacted the Native Americans?

• it killed their main food source

• it polluted their main water source

• it killed the main leaders

• it took away their independence