Westward Expansion Study Guide Quiz

What was one of the reasons for increased westward expansion after the Civil War?

• Lack of technological advancements

• The Homestead Act giving 160 acres to settlers

• Decrease in population

• Closure of the Transcontinental Railroad

Which technological advancement contributed to quicker westward expansion?

• The invention of the airplane

• The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad

• The development of the internet

• The creation of the automobile

What impact did westward expansion have on American Indians?

• Increased land ownership

• Forced tribes to relocate to reservations

• Improved relations with settlers

• Expansion of traditional lands

What was a consequence of the Massacre of Wounded Knee?

• The buffalo population increased 200 percent

• Native Americans ended their campaign of violence against the US Army

• Expansion of American Indian territories to double its current size

• It began peaceful negotiations with American settlers

What were some reasons for the increase in immigration to America?

• Desire for religious freedom

• Need for more land

• Hope for more opportunities

• Escape from oppressive governments

Who founded Hull House to help immigrants?

• Jane Addams

• Boss Tweed

• Andrew Carnegie

• John D. Rockefeller

What challenges did rapid industrialization and urbanization lead to in cities?

• Overcrowded neighborhoods and tenements

• Improved public transportation

• Decreased pollution

• More green spaces

What was one of the challenges faced by cities due to political machines?

• Political corruption

• Improved education

• Better healthcare

• Increased tourism

Which invention is attributed to Thomas Edison?

• Telephone service

• Electric lighting

• Railroad transport

• Steam engine

What was a negative effect of industrialization?

• High wages

• Short working hours

• Child labor

• Improved safety conditions