Westward Expansion and Its Impact on American Society

Westward Expansion and Its Impact on American Society

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History, Geography, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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Post-Civil War America saw significant changes with westward expansion driven by Manifest Destiny. The Pacific Railroad Act and Homestead Act facilitated settlement and economic growth. Mining booms led to the rise of boom towns, while ranching and farming flourished in the Great Plains. Native Americans faced displacement and cultural challenges. The era reshaped the U.S. economy and society.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary motivation for Americans moving westward after the Civil War?

To escape the harsh winters of the East

To find new opportunities in mining and settlement

To establish new trade routes with Europe

To join the military efforts in the West

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were boom towns known for during the mining rush?

Being centers of agricultural innovation

High crime rates and rapid population growth

Their stable and long-lasting economies

Having strict law enforcement

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Homestead Act support settlement in the Great Plains?

By supplying free farming equipment

By providing free transportation to settlers

By offering large tracts of land for a small fee

By guaranteeing employment in the railroad industry

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the Open Range system on cattle ranching?

It restricted cattle grazing to private lands

It allowed free grazing on government land, boosting cattle ranching

It led to a decrease in cattle prices

It required ranchers to pay high fees for land use

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the slogan 'Rain Follows the Plow'?

It was a scientific theory about climate change

It was a weather prediction method used by farmers

It was a marketing strategy to encourage settlement in the Great Plains

It was a government policy to increase agricultural production

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the completion of the railroads affect the Great Plains?

It led to a decline in agricultural activities

It isolated the region from the rest of the country

It facilitated the transport of cattle and boosted the ranching industry

It caused a decrease in land prices

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Trail of Tears?

A famous cattle drive route

A path used by settlers to reach the West

A series of battles between miners and Native Americans

A forced relocation of Native Americans resulting in many deaths

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