What were some of the challenges faced by settlers and prospectors as they migrated west of the Mississippi River?
Challenges Faced by Settlers and Prospectors in the West

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Elizabeth Williams
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Easy daily life and guaranteed success
Numerous challenges including difficult daily life and no guarantee of success
Abundant cities and developed infrastructure
Lack of natural resources and farmland
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What made the journey westward seem worthwhile despite the challenges?
The promise of modern conveniences
The availability of inexpensive farmland and rich natural resources like gold
The ease of finding employment in the west
The established social and political institutions
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement best describes the daily life of a pioneer family?
Only the head of the family worked while others rested
They relied on others to grow crops and raise cattle
All members worked hard at tasks like raising cattle, growing crops, and keeping the farm running smoothly
They spent most of their time exploring rather than working
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main goal of prospectors who went west?
To find employment in agriculture
To establish new towns and cities
To strike it rich by finding gold
To create a network of trade routes
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did ranchers, prospectors, and vaqueros or cowboys become legendary in the West?
For their advanced technological inventions
For their contributions to science
For their bold independence, courage, and hard work
For their artistic and cultural achievements
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary reason for the Native American tribes being pushed onto reservations in the mid-1800s?
The establishment of the railroad system
The arrival of farmers and immigrants following the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
The discovery of gold in California
The expansion of the cotton industry
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which group settled in Utah seeking a safe location to practice their religion?
Asian immigrants
Native American tribes
Mormons
European explorers
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