NE Adventure Chapter 4.2

What was a benefit of trains over wagons?

• Trains were slower

• Trains could carry more people, supplies, and mail

• Trains were more expensive

• Trains were less reliable

Answer explanation

Trains could carry more people, supplies, and mail compared to wagons, making them a more efficient mode of transportation for larger volumes, which was a significant advantage in the 19th century.

What did people living in a territory have less of in the national government?

• More power

• More say

• More money

• More land

Answer explanation

People living in a territory had less influence in the national government, meaning they had 'less say' in decision-making processes compared to those in established states.

What did pioneers want to change about Nebraska?

• The weather

• The ownership rules

• The landscape

• The population

Answer explanation

Pioneers aimed to change the ownership rules in Nebraska to promote land access and settlement. They sought reforms that would allow more individuals to own land, facilitating growth and development in the region.

What was a common job for enslaved people in the South?

• Carpenter

• Plow fields

• Teacher

• Doctor

Answer explanation

A common job for enslaved people in the South was to plow fields. This labor-intensive work was essential for agriculture, which was the backbone of the Southern economy, unlike jobs like teacher or doctor that were not typically held by enslaved individuals.

What did some enslaved people learn to do?

• Read and write

• Skilled crafts

• Fly planes

• Drive cars

Answer explanation

Some enslaved people learned skilled crafts, which allowed them to develop valuable skills for trades. This was often a way to gain some autonomy, unlike reading and writing, which were typically prohibited.

What did abolitionists secretly do to help enslaved people?

• Gave them money

• Helped them escape

• Taught them to read

• Built houses for them

Answer explanation

Abolitionists secretly helped enslaved people escape through networks like the Underground Railroad, providing safe houses and guidance. This was a crucial effort to free individuals from slavery.

What did enslaved people use to find their way at night?

• Maps

• Compasses

• The moon and stars

• Street signs

Answer explanation

Enslaved people often used the moon and stars for navigation at night, as they provided a reliable way to determine direction when other tools like maps or compasses were not available.

Where did runaways hide during the day?

• In schools

• In forests or homes of kind people

• In rivers

• In caves

Answer explanation

Runaways often hid in forests or the homes of kind people during the day to avoid detection. These places provided shelter and safety, unlike schools, rivers, or caves, which were less suitable for hiding.

What did the Underground Railroad help enslaved people do?

• Find jobs

• Escape to freedom

• Learn to read

• Build homes

Answer explanation

The Underground Railroad was a network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom by providing safe routes and hiding places, allowing them to reach free states or Canada.

What was the main reason enslaved people risked their lives to escape?

• To find new jobs

• To reunite with family

• Because life was cruel and hard

• To travel the world

Answer explanation

Enslaved people often faced brutal conditions, making life unbearable. The main reason they risked their lives to escape was the harsh reality of their existence, as indicated by the choice 'Because life was cruel and hard'.