How did the transcontinental railroad affect the wild bison herds in the west?

It caused the demise of free-roaming buffalo in the west.

What problem developed between ranchers and farmers?

Ranchers drove herds through farm fields and trampled crops.

What did reformers do?

Stayed in towns even after the ore veins had been depleted.

What problems did pioneer farmers cause ranchers?

They put up fencing to keep cattle off of their land.

The building of the Transcontinental Railroad improved travel and trade to the west by _____.

transporting agricultural products from the west to the east

Why was it so difficult to travel through area 3 on the map?

The area consisted of mountains and rugged terrain.

How did the transcontinental railroad benefit all people of the US?

It was a faster way to move people, mail, and goods.

How were some immigrant groups discriminated against?

They were paid less for the same work as white workers.

What problem faced by the Central Pacific Railroad Company is shown in the image?

The Sierra Nevada slopes were steep and tunnels were needed.

What was significant about the Battle of Wounded Knee?

Last major battle between US and Native Americans

How was the steel plow important to the development of the west?

It allowed planters to produce an agricultural surplus.

Why were so many African-Americans eager to move onto the Great Plains?

Many had hopes of owning their own land.

Mountain ranges affected pioneers migrating west because _____.

Steep slopes and rocky trails made travel difficult

Why were the Native American tribes upset about Westward Expansion?

They wanted their traditional way of life

Which of the following led to the increasing prejudices against the Chinese?

There was competition for scarce resources and jobs.

Which statement summarizes the lasting effects of the search for gold?

Supply stations grew and turned into large cities.

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18-19 BCSD Westward Expansion 5th Grade

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1
What effects did the building of the railroad have on the Native Americans of the Great Plains?
Land was taken for building railroads
Too many buffalo were killed
Native Americans were moved to reservations
All of these answers
2
How did the transcontinental railroad affect the wild bison herds in the west?
The railroad assisted with the growth of the bison.
It caused the demise of free-roaming buffalo in the west.
Bison herds were afraid of the rails.
The railroads cleared grazing land for the bison.
3
What problem developed between ranchers and farmers?
Ranchers drove herds through farm fields and trampled crops.
Both wanted to make money
Farmers wanted to raise cattle to graze in their pastures.
They were fighting over land rights.
4
What did reformers do?
Shared the gold they found
Stayed in towns even after the ore veins had been depleted.
Competed with one another and created a lawless society
Wanted Native Americans to be more like white people
5
What problems did pioneer farmers cause ranchers?
They bought up all of the land and hired former slaves.
Farmers traveling west caused a busted economy.
There were no problems. They worked well together.
They put up fencing to keep cattle off of their land.
6
The building of the Transcontinental Railroad improved travel and trade to the west by _____.
giving Native Americans a way to travel
helping immigrants in other countries
transporting agricultural products from the west to the east
making travel possible for all people
7
Why are the Native Americans unhappy about living on reservations?
All answers are correct
They were forced into a life of poverty.
They couldn't provide food for their families.
They could no longer follow their traditional way of life.
8
Why was it so difficult to travel through area 3 on the map?
The area was populated with too many Native Americans.
The area had not been explored by previous travelers.
The area was wider than other parts of the country.
The area consisted of mountains and rugged terrain.
9
How did the transcontinental railroad benefit all people of the US?
It was a faster way to move people, mail, and goods.
The railroad system in the US was well managed.
It made the west look beautiful.
People were proud of the railroad system.
10
Why were Native Americans forced off of their land in the Black Hills?
Food supply was disappearing
Drastic climate changes
Years of poor crops
Discovery of gold and silver
11
How were some immigrant groups discriminated against?
They were sent to reservations.
They were paid less for the same work as white workers.
They were given poor soil.
They were treated as well as everyone.
12
What problem faced by the Central Pacific Railroad Company is shown in the image?
Buffalo caused trains to derail.
Tracks had to be built across the Great Plains.
The Sierra Nevada slopes were steep and tunnels were needed.
Native Americans were constantly fighting with workers.
13
What was significant about the Battle of Wounded Knee?
Convinced the US to take stronger stand against Indians
Biggest victory for Native Americans
Last major battle between US and Native Americans
First major battle between US and Native Americans
14
How was the steel plow important to the development of the west?
It created jobs.
The huge machines cleared lots of land.
It was not an expensive tool.
It allowed planters to produce an agricultural surplus.
15
For people heading west during the late 1800s, what was the most difficult area to cross?
All areas
Area 1
Area 3
Area 2
16
The Central Pacific workforce was made up of _____.
Chinese immigrants
African-Americans
Irish immigrants
Former Union Army soldiers
17
Why were so many African-Americans eager to move onto the Great Plains?
European immigrants forced them from their homes in the east
Many had hopes of owning their own land.
They were seeking religious freedom.
They wanted to hunt buffalo.
18
Immigrants from ___ and ___ helped build the Transcontinental Railroad.
England and Ireland
China and Ireland
China and England
Ireland and France
19
Mountain ranges affected pioneers migrating west because _____.
They slowed down other pioneers trying to get land
Steep slopes and rocky trails made travel difficult
New roads made travel through the mountains easy
Pioneers were helped by the Native Americans
20
Why were the Native American tribes upset about Westward Expansion?
They were trying to live without the aid of the US
They wanted the transcontinental railroad built
They wanted their traditional way of life
They were honest tax payers who helped the American cause
21
Which of the following led to the increasing prejudices against the Chinese?
Americans thought the style of their homes were unattractive
There was competition for scarce resources and jobs.
They were paid more than the American workers.
They were here illegally.
22
Which statement summarizes the lasting effects of the search for gold?
Ghost towns filled the west.
Supply stations grew and turned into large cities.
Boomtowns were expected and had no effect.
After the miners left, the towns died and people moved east.

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