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WorksheetsExpansion and Migration LEQ 1
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 12mins
Physical Geography
geography that deals with the exterior physical features and changes of the earth
geography that deals with the oceans and water systems
geography that deals with the people
geography that deals with disasters and weather
Homestead Act
Provided 100 acres of public land to anyone who had lived on and cultivated the land for at least five years.
Provided 160 acres of public land to anyone who had lived on and cultivated the land for at least fifteen years.
Provided 160 acres of public land to anyone who had lived on and cultivated the land for at least five years.
Provided 16 acres of public land to anyone who had lived on and cultivated the land for at least nine years.
Demographics
the statistical characteristics of animal populations
the statistical characteristics of human populations
the statistical characteristics of human culture
the statistical characteristics of humans
Native Americans
a member of any of the indigenous peoples of the eastern hemisphere
a member of any of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere
a member of any of the industrial groups
a member of any of the inventive peoples of the western hemisphere
Culture
the customary beliefs, social forms, and material traits of a racial, religious, or social group
how a group feels about their culture
geography that deals with the exterior physical features and changes of the earth
a member of any of the indigenous peoples of the western hemisphere
How did the landscape of the United States change with the building of the Transcontinental Railroad?
The physical landscape was changed, such as land, mountains and rivers
The cultural landscape was changed with the movement of people and the change in demographics
Both the physical and cultural landscapes were changed
There is no physical landscape in the United States
Please choose ALL that apply.
Why was there a desire for the Railroad to grow and connect the East to the West?
Allowed the Movement of People
Allowed the movement of goods and resources
Opportunities for work, such as mining
Created arguments among ethnic and occupational groups
Natural geography was changed and bison were impacted
How was the PHYSICAL landscape of the West impacted by the Transcontinental Railroad?
Please choose all that apply.
tracks cut through the plains
rivers were moved
mountains were blasted for tracks to pass through
neighborhoods went up everywhere
How were the demographics of the West impacted by the Transcontinental Railroad?
immigrants settled the went for new jobs
freed slaves moved west to own land
immigrants helped to build the railroad
nobody came to America
Americans all moved East
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
Native Americans were happy to have new settlement in the West
Native Americans were unhappy to have new settlement in the West
What was the main purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad?
To make China more powerful.
To help with transportation, communication, and to connect the nation.
To make Native Americans move off their land.
To give immigrants a job, to feel important, and needed in America.
