Westward Expansion Quiz

The early 1800s marked a period of great _______ for the United States.

• growth

• decline

• stagnation

• conflict

The country was rapidly growing, both in _______ and _______.

• population

• territory

• economy

• culture

• technology

What enabled westward expansion, and what effect did it have on Native Americans?

• The construction of railroads; it led to the displacement of Native Americans.

• The discovery of gold; it improved the living conditions of Native Americans.

• The establishment of trade routes; it had no impact on Native Americans.

• The signing of peace treaties; it resulted in the prosperity of Native Americans.

As America’s population spread out, the need for improved _______ became clear.

• transportation

• communication

• education

• housing

By 1800, many roads connecting cities had been _______ to accommodate wagon traffic.

• improved

• narrowed

• abandoned

• blocked

Turnpikes were developed in the _______ and required travelers to pay a _______ to use them.

• early 1800s

• toll

• late 1900s

• fee

• mid 1700s

The term 'turnpike' comes from the _______ that was turned after the toll was paid.

• pike

• gate

• lever

• wheel

The _______ Canal, which connected Lake Erie to the Hudson River, became an instant success.

• Erie

• Panama

• Suez

• Kiel

Increased trade transformed Buffalo, New York, from a small town into a _______.

• city

• village

• hamlet

• settlement

The first railroad service for passengers began in _______ in 1825.

• England

• France

• Germany

• Italy