Westward Expansion Test

What is the name of the railroad that connected the eastern and western United States in the 1800s?

• The Underground Railroad

• The Transcontinental Railroad

• The Erie Canal

• The Oregon Trail

Which term describes people moving from one country to another to live?

• Immigration

• Emancipation

• Segregation

• Colonization

Before the Transcontinental Railroad, which of the following best describes travel across the United States?

• Fast and easy

• Slow and difficult

• Only by airplane

• Only by subway

Which of the following is a pull-factor that attracted immigrants to the United States in the 1800s?

• War in their home country

• Famine in their home country

• Job opportunities in the U.S.

• Natural disasters in their home country

After the Transcontinental Railroad was built, which region saw a significant increase in population?

• The Eastern United States

• The Western United States

• The Southern United States

• The Northern United States

Which of the following is an example of a push-factor for immigration?

• Freedom of religion

• Political persecution

• Abundant land

• Economic opportunity

How did the Transcontinental Railroad change the physical landscape of the United States?

• It created new rivers

• It connected distant regions with tracks and stations

• It caused the mountains to disappear

• It made the country smaller

Which group was most likely to move to cities during the period of westward expansion?

• Rural farmers

• Urban factory workers

• Native Americans

• European immigrants

Compare the population of the western United States before and after the Transcontinental Railroad. What changed?

• The population decreased

• The population stayed the same

• The population increased

• The population disappeared

Explain how the Transcontinental Railroad affected the movement of goods across the country.

• Goods moved more slowly

• Goods could not be transported

• Goods moved more quickly and easily

• Goods were only moved by horse