Moving West

When was gold discovered in California during the Gold Rush?

What phrase symbolizes the Texan victory against Santa Anna at the Battle of San Jacinto?

In the context of the Industrial Revolution, what does "mass production" refer to? a. Creating goods by hand b. Making goods in a factory c. Trading goods internationally d. Producing goods for personal use

Why was the invention of the mechanical reaper important? F. The reaper separated cotton fibers from cotton seed much faster than the manual method used earlier. G. The reaper made it possible to communicate very quickly across a wire. H. T

Who invented the cotton gin? F. Eli Whitney G. Cyrus McCormick H. Samuel F.B. Morse I. Robert Fulton

Who was Levi Strauss and what did he do?

Which answer identifies two of the main trails to the West that settlers and traders followed in the 1800s? A. the Oregon Trail and the Santa Fe Trail B. the Mormon Trail and the Appalachian Trail C. the Oregon Trail and the Trail of Tears

What was a hardship along the Oregon Trail? a. Warm, sunny weather b. More than 6 month journey c. Smooth, paved roads d. No snow on the trail

What was a common outcome for those searching for gold during the Gold Rush?

What was a benefit of the Sante Fe Trail?

What famous concept promoted the expansion of the United States to the west?

What route linked Maryland to Illinois, aiding transportation improvements during the Industrial Revolution? a. Underground Railroad b. National road c. Oregon Trail d. Silk Road

What was a common danger faced by miners during the Gold Rush?

Which mode of transportation was especially vital for carrying freight up and down rivers during the Industrial Revolution? a. Canoes b. Submarines c. Steamboats d. Rafts

Why did Mormons travel west?

What did the discovery of gold in California lead to in terms of statehood?

What type of wagon was commonly used for westward journeys like the Oregon Trail during the 1800s? a. Covered wagon b. Stagecoach c. Sports car d. Bicycle

What did many pioneers do along the Oregon Trail to reach their destination?

Why was the invention of the telegraph important? A. It made it possible to send messages almost instantly over wire. B. It greatly reduced the amount of time needed to clean cotton seeds from cotton fiber. C. It replaced the telephone. D.

What was the primary reason Americans moved to Texas in the 1800s? a. Forests b. Ranching and cotton c. Gold mining d. Fishing

Which of the following was a factor that attracted settlers from the East to the Oregon Country in the 1840s? A. The absence of Native Americans in the Oregon Country attracted many Eastern settlers to the region. B. The discovery of gold i