Transcontinental Railroad Quiz

Study the image below. As depicted in the painting, how did the physical landscape change because of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad? (5.1.CO)

• People were able to transport raw materials to markets back East.

• The land in the West continued to be developed into towns as more people moved there.

• Native Americans welcomed new settlers to their regions.

• The Transcontinental Railroad was not able to advance past the Rocky Mountains.

After analyzing the painting below and using your prior knowledge, what were the obstacles faced by the builders of the Transcontinental Railroad? Select all that apply. (5.1.CO)

• Mountain ranges and canyons

• Native Americans

• Lakes and rivers

• Flat and treeless land

Which group was MOST negatively affected by the building of the Transcontinental Railroad? (5.1.CO)

• Native Americans

• Mexican Americans

• African Americans

• White settlers

Which is the BEST description of how economic factors impacted westward expansion? (5.1.CO)

• As the region became more and more populated, the way of life of the Native Americans changed.

• People could use the land for its resources and make a living through ranching, mining, or farming.

• New land policies such as the Homestead Act of 1861 allowed “squatters” to claim land and keep it.

• Travelers to the West had to cross not only plains but also major rivers and the Rocky Mountains.

Which of the following are reasons why immigrants came to the United States? Select all that apply. (5.1.CO)

• Discrimination in the United States

• Famine in the United States

• Economic opportunities in the United States

• Personal freedoms in the United States

• Religions freedom in the United States

What does this excerpt show as a pull-factor for many immigrants coming to America? (5.1.CE) “The next morning, the children were enrolled in public school. The first great ambition of Jacob and Sarah Saranoff had been realized. Their children were in school.”

• Many immigrants came to America because they wanted jobs.

• Many immigrants came to America because they wanted freedom of religion.

• Many immigrants came to America because they wanted better opportunities for their children.

• Many immigrants came to America because they wanted better living conditions.

Why did many Americans move westward during the 1800s? Select all that apply. (5.1.CO)

• There was a need for slave labor.

• They believed in Manifest Destiny.

• They hoped to make fortunes from the gold mines.

• There was a large amount of farmland available.

• They were forced from their homes in the east.

Which of these played the greatest role in increased urbanization in the last 1800s? (5.1.CO)

• Transportation improved.

• The military was stronger.

• No one was farming anymore.

• Steam power was discovered.

After the Spanish American War, the United States gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. Which term BEST describes the U.S.'s control in these areas? (5.1.P)

• Civil war

• Imperialism

• Colonization

• Open rebellion

Study the political cartoon below. According to the cartoon, America expanded its reach from 1798 to 1898. Which statement below summarizes the change in America’s involvement in economic expansion during the late 1800s? (5.1.P)

• The United States was interested in taking over Canada.

• The United States was interested in expanding overseas markets and trade with China.

• The United States was interested in defeating Spain and showing their dominance.

• The United States was becoming more of a farming economy and wanted trade with other countries.