Pony Express and Transcontinental Railroad Quiz

Between 1840 and 1860, many Americans moved to which states in search of a better life?

• New York and Pennsylvania

• California and Oregon

• Texas and Florida

• Virginia and Maryland

Before the Pony Express, how was mail primarily delivered?

• By train

• By boat

• By stagecoach

• By telegraph

In what year did the Pony Express begin?

• 1840

• 1850

• 1860

• 1870

How long did it take for the Pony Express to deliver mail between St. Joseph, Missouri, and Sacramento, California?

• 1 month

• 2 weeks

• 10 days

• 1 week

Approximately how many miles did the Pony Express route cover?

• 500 miles

• 1,000 miles

• 1,500 miles

• 1,966 miles

How often did Pony Express riders switch to a new horse?

• Every 10 miles

• Every 25 miles

• Every 50 miles

• Every 100 miles

How far would a Pony Express rider typically travel before handing off the mail to a new rider?

• 25 miles

• 50 miles

• 75 miles

• 100 miles

What did Pony Express riders carry the mail in?

• A backpack

• A satchel

• A "mochila"

• A suitcase

What invention led to the end of the Pony Express?

• The telephone

• The automobile

• The telegraph

• The train

Samuel Morse is known for improving which communication system?

• The Pony Express

• The stagecoach

• The telegraph

• The railroad