WorksheetsIndiana History
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 15mins
Why are Indiana’s waterways so important?
They provided transportation of goods and people.
They provide fresh water.
They help regulate the climate.
They provide a great fishing area.
Why did many of the forests in Indiana disappear?
floods
erosion
earthquakes
people cleared the land for farming and cut down trees.
How did the First People live when they first got to the area that is now Indiana?
Farming
Stealing
Hunting and Gathering
What shape were the Adena's homes?
Square
Octogon
Round
Where did the Potawatomi mostly settle? (pg. 93)
All over Indiana
Northern Indiana and Lake Michigan
Along the Wabash River and Tipton Till Plains
Which was the largest group to settle in Indiana after 1680? (pg. 93)
Kickapoo
Shawnee
Miami
Who was the first Frenchmen to enter Indiana?
La Salle
Grosjean
Laporte
Ocon
Around 3,000 years ago, the (a) Indians lived in Indiana
What was the primary purpose of the Wabash and Erie Canal in Indiana?
Transportation of goods and people
Irrigation for agriculture
Flood control
Recreational activities
Which Native American tribe was forcibly removed from Indiana in the 1830s?
Cherokee
Potawatomi
Sioux
Navajo
What was the main reason for the construction of the Indiana State Capitol in Indianapolis?
To serve as a cultural center
To centralize government functions
To attract tourism
To house historical artifacts
Who was the first governor of the state of Indiana?
Jonathan Jennings
William Henry Harrison
Thomas Posey
James B. Ray
What significant event took place in Indiana during the American Civil War?
Battle of Tippecanoe
Morgan's Raid
Battle of Gettysburg
Siege of Vicksburg
Which industry was a major driver of Indiana's economy in the 19th century?
Automobile manufacturing
Coal mining
Textile production
Steel manufacturing
What is the significance of the year 1816 in Indiana history?
Indiana became a U.S. territory
Indiana achieved statehood
The first railroad was built
The capital was moved to Indianapolis
