Ch 4 Midwest Test

Which physical feature covers one-third of the United States? p. 250

• the Black Hills

• the Ozark Plateau

• the Mississippi River

• the Great Plains

The Rocky Mountains are a physical feature that play a role in forming storms. Cold air moves from the south into hot air of the north, causing thunderstorms when the air mixes. p. 252

• True

• False

Jean Baptiste Pointe DuSable contributed to the Midwest by settling a trading post that became the city of _________________. p. 263

• Chicago

• Detroit

• St. Louis

• Milwaukee

How did canals help the growth of industry in the Midwest? p. 276

• The construction of canals created jobs for people living in the region.

• Canals connected major waterways and allowed people to ship their goods faster.

• Canals were a source of freshwater that was required by all industries.

• The addition of canals allowed people from overseas to reach the Midwest faster.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Immigrants struggled to adapt as they arrived in the United States, but they also added to American culture by bringing their traditions and heritage. p. 282-283

• True

• False

Indicate whether the statement is true or false. Construction of the Mount Rushmore memorial angered Native Americans because it was built on land that was sacred to the Lakota people.

p. 293

• True

• False

Choose the best answer to complete the sentence. An important natural resource needed to grow grain in the Midwest region is ___________________________. p. 304

• soil

• machinery

• wind

Indicate the best answer choice. Why is the Midwest known as "America's Breadbasket"? p. 304

• There are more bread factories there than other regions.

• There is more wheat grown there than in other regions.

• There are large amounts of milk, butter, and cheese produced there.

• There are different kinds of forests covering the region.

How did Sacagawea contribute to the Lewis and Clark expedition? p. 266

• She told the men about the land in the west so that they did not have to make the whole trip.

• She helped guide the men and acted as an interpreter between them and Native Americans.

• She helped the women and families stay safe during the expedition.

• She mended strained relations between settlers and Native Americans.

Why is the Gateway Arch a symbol of the Midwest? p. 296

• It honors the spirit of the people who moved westward.

• It is one of the tallest monuments in the world.

• It is made of precious metal that is only found in the Midwest.

• It represents why President Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase.