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WorksheetsChapter 13 Review
Total questions: 44
Worksheet time: 25mins
Why did people explore the West?
to become Catholic
to find a way to reach the Mississippi River
to find riches
to hunt in the Appalachian Mountains
How did the Gold Rush of 1849 change San Francisco?
It grew into a large city.
It became a ghost town.
Businesses boarded up their windows and closed.
It was named the state capital.
What might have occurred to cause a boom town to become a ghost town?
A boom town was deserted once the area was mined.
Ghost towns sprang up wherever gold was discovered.
Businesses became successful and the town grew
Cattle drives took over the boom town.
What changes occurred in the West to give the “Wild West” its name?
It was covered entirely by wild forests and rivers.
Once gold was discovered in Alaska, thousands of Californians rushed to claim it
Native American tribes named it the Wild West.
The region was populated by lawless boom towns and violent outlaws.
Which of the following statements about the West is NOT true?
Alaska was the fiftieth state to enter the Union.
Alaska and Hawaii joined the Union in the same year.
The Western territories became states between 1850 and 1959.
The United States purchased Alaska for about two cents an acre
programs that help computers perform certain functions
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trade between different countries
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a town where all of the people have moved away
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fast-growing town, usually located near where gold or silver have recently been discovered
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someone who searches for valuable minerals
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Why is Los Angeles a popular place to visit and live?
Tourism is not an important industry.
Excellent fruits and vegetables are grown nearby.
The are has a sunny, pleasant climate.
Los Angeles is the largest city in The United States.
Which of the following is an important industry in Seattle?
mining
computer software
entertainment
salt
What major natural feature is Salt Lake City named afte
Salt River
Great Salt Lake
Salt Mountains
Salt Mines
Salt Lake City is the capital of which U.S. state?
Washington
Utah
California
Arizona
What natural resource is the Great Salt Lake known for?
Oil
Coal
Salt and minerals
Freshwater
Which industry grew in Salt Lake City due to its natural mineral resources?
Fishing
Mining
Fashion
Publishing
Which U.S. state is Seattle in?
Oregon
California
Alaska
Washington
Which modern industry is growing rapidly in Seattle
Oil drilling
computer software
mining
farming
What type of climate does Los Angeles have?
Rainy and stormy
Sunny and pleasant
Hot and humid
Cold and snowy
What neighborhood in Los Angeles is famous for movies and celebrities?
Downtown LA
Beverly Hills
Hollywood
Malibu
In which U.S. state is Los Angeles located?
Nevada
Texas
Arizona
California
In the early 1800s, which country claimed the northernmost part of what is now the US?
Spain
France
Russia
Britain
What brought explorers from many countries to the West Coast of North America?
They wanted to build castles
They were escaping war.
They were looking for trade, land, and resources.
They wanted to visit Native American schools.
What was the main reason thousands of people moved to California in 1849
To become farmers
To escape war
To meet Native Americans
To find gold
What is the name of the event when thousands rushed to California in search of gold?
The Westward Journey
The Oregon Trail
The California Gold Rush
What impact did the Gold Rush have on California’s population?
It stayed the same.
It increased rapidly
It decreased quickly
Only Native Americans lived there.
What is a prospector?
A person who searches for gold and other valuable minerals
A person who sells goods in town
A person who teaches school
A person who builds homes
Why did many people become prospectors during the Gold Rush?
To become teachers
To build railroads
To get rich by finding gold
To explore Native American culture
What is a totem pole?
A kind of tree the Tlingit used for building homes
A tall wooden post carved and painted to tell stories or show family history
A place where the Tlingit stored their food
A type of canoe used for fishing
traditionally woven from the dyed wool of mountain goats and sheep
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How did the Tlingit people traditionally make a living?
By growing rice and wheat
By herding sheep and goats
By fishing, hunting, and using forest resources
By working in factories
What material did the Tlingit often use to make canoes and totem poles?
Stone
Metal
Wood
clay
What is a potlatch?
A type of fishing net
A special celebration with feasting and gift-giving
A kind of totem pole
A wooden canoe
Where do the Tlingit people traditionally live?
The deserts of Arizona
The southeastern coast of Alaska
The Great Plains
The Rocky Mountains
How are the lives of some Tlingit today similar to the lives of their ancestors?
They are part of the Sealaska Corporation.
They live in villages of modern homes.
They earn money in the logging industry.
They live on the same land.
How are potlatches today different from potlatches held in the past?
The host provides food for the guest to eat.
Today’s gifts include money and household goods.
The host and honored guests made speeches.
People participate in dancing.
Why do the Tlingit hold potlatches?
teach children how to hunt and fish
demonstrate Tlingit dances to tourists
celebrate important events in a family’s life
show products of the Tlingit craftspeople
Which is a way in which the Tlingit used the natural resources in their region?
They celebrated important events in their lives.
They told stories about their ancestors.
They built homes from large planks of wood.
They held potlatches for the community.
Which of the following is NOT an example of the traditional Tlingit way of life?
They carved wooden canoes for hunting and fishing.
The designs of totem poles and Chilkat blankets told stories.
They did not communicate with other tribes.
During the summer they lived in small wooden homes near hunting and fishing grounds.
Which is NOT an example of the traditional Tlingit way of life?
They built homes out of large planks of wood.
They fished for salmon and hunted deer.
They sold totem poles and Chilkat blankets to tourists.
They traded goods with others Native Americans.
How are modern Tlingit potlatches similar to traditional potlatches?
Potlatches can last up to 12 days.
Gifts often include cash and household goods.
Potlatches include speeches, dancing and feasting.
Guests attend potlatches on the weekends so as not to miss work.
What negative effect did boom towns have on California?
Boom towns grew into large cities.
Boom towns attracted often violent characters and rarely had good police departments
People made their way to California using different means of transportation.
New businesses were in great demand.
Why did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia?
There were important United States military bases there.
They thought that fur trapping in Alaska would help the United States.
They thought gold might be discovered there.
Oil deposits were discovered there.
Which of these describes Los Angles?
a city with a cool climate and many high-tech companies
a city with a sunny, pleasant climate and beautiful beaches
a city in the Rockies where winter sports are very popular
a city whose main industry is mining
