Chapter 10: Expanding West and Overseas

Select one reason why the people from eastern cities did not move west

• Eastern Cities were crowded.
• The West had plenty of space.
• The West had many resources.
• The Government made people move.

What was the main reason for building the transcontinental railroad?

• To improve communication with Europe.
• To connect the East and West coast.
• To transport gold from California.
• To create jobs for immigrants.

The Union Pacific Railroad company started building from ____________.

• Omaha, Nebraska
• Promontory Point, Utah
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• Sacramento, California

The Central Pacific Railroad company started building from ____________.

• Omaha, Nebraska
• Promontory Point, Utah
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• Sacramento, California

Where did the two railroad lines join at?

• Omaha, Nebraska
• Promontory Point, Utah
• Salt Lake City, Utah
• Sacramento, California

Thousands of people that rushed to California for gold were called what?

• Gold Chaser
• Gold Rush
• 49ers
• Miners

Most people that went to California during the Gold Rush became rich.

• True
• False

After the transcontinental railroad was built, cattle drives stopped in ____1______. The railroad was also able to accommodate __2________.

• railroad towns
• passengers
• settlements
• coast towns
• territories

Who was a famous African American Cowboy?

• John Wayne
• Nat Love
• Hank Williams
• Jesse James

What material was used to build many homes on the windy prairie?

• sod
• iron
• mud
• steel