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American Progress Painting Quiz

Authored by Keira Kirby

Social Studies

8th Grade

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American Progress Painting Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the wire Colombia is holding in the painting "American Progress" represent?

Education

Technology (telegraph)

Communication

Transportation

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which group of people is likely to be impacted by American settlers moving west, as depicted in the painting?

European settlers

African Americans

Native Americans

Immigrants

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the painting "American Progress," what existed in the West that Americans wanted?

Cities and factories

Land, gold, resources

Education and culture

Railroads and telegraphs

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What do the trains and city in the painting symbolize?

The South remaining agricultural

The North becoming industrialized

The decline of Native cultures

The journey to the East

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following symbolizes that Americans are bringing "progress" to the "uncivilized" West?

Dark and cloudy skies

Clear and bright skies

The buffalo running

The presence of Native Americans

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What trail are the people in covered wagons likely following?

The Santa Fe Trail

The Oregon Trail

The California Trail

The Lewis and Clark Trail

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the book in the angel's hand represent in the painting?

Wealth

Education

Power

Culture

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