The 'Westward Expansion Unit Test' assesses understanding of key historical events and innovations that shaped the western United States. It covers pivotal topics such as the role of St. Louis, impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad, and challenges faced by pioneers.
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Kindly and with respect
Paid them extra for their hard work.
Cussed and spit on them while they worked.
Discriminated against and paid less because of their race.
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The was dry (arid), hot, and the land was flat.
There were a lot of desert animals living there.
You could get any type of cake you wanted.
They did not have windmills out West.
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Columbus, Ohio
Kansas City, Kansas
St. Louis, Missouri
Omaha, Nebraska
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Diamonds and gems
Oil
Pirate treasure
Silver and gold
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They had to give up their rights and ownership of their land.
They were forced into slavery.
They became very rich when the US Government paid them for their land.
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It brought electricity to the Great Plains.
It powered the generators for farmers.
It pumped water from underground to the crops for farmers to use.
They did not have windmills out West.
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Who should get to use the water from the windmills.
Fences being built blocking cowboys from delivering their cattle to the trains.
Farmers and cowboys arguing about how much the land should cost.
Farmers and cowboys arguing about who gets to keep the cattle.
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It made it easier to travel the world.
Travel to the west became faster and cheaper.
It helped get the riflemen to the buffalo so they could kill them.
It slowed down the speed of settlers getting out west.
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Hot and dry drought
Blizzards in the mountains
Hurricanes in the oceans
Spring floods and rushing rivers
Tsunamis under the ocean
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Colorado River
Snake River
Carolina River
Mississippi River
Cooper River
Columbia River
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