5.1 Expansion and Migration

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What geographical obstacles did pioneers face while moving west?

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Mountain ranges, rivers, and deserts

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The term that best describes a moving to a new location is

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migration

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"My government did not give me any freedoms, so I chose to leave and come to the United States of America."   This is an example of a.....

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Political push factor

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Entering a country when moving from somewhere else

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Immigration

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What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?

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To help with transportation, communication, and to connect the nation.

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What caused Native Americans to attack the railroad and its workers?

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The railroad was built in the middle of their land and was destroying it.

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The Central Pacific and the Union Pacific companies hired workers from _________ and _________ to build their railroads.

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China and Ireland

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Which animals were greatly affected by the Transcontinental Railroad being built? Options: bison, cattle, horses, birds

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bison

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Most immigrants on the East Coast were processed where? Washington, D.C., Ellis Island, Angel Island, Baltimore

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Ellis Island

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What processing station did Immigrants go through on the WEST coast? Options: Ellis Island, Angel Island, Devil Island, Alcatraz

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Angel Island