Pony Express
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English
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2nd Grade
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What factors drove the westward expansion in the United States during the 19th century?
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What was the purpose of establishing the Pony Express in 1860?
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What was the purpose of establishing the Pony Express in 1860?
To provide faster communication during westward expansion
To carry mail and messages from Missouri to California
To meet the need for quicker transportation of goods
To establish a new route for horseback riders
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What does the Pony Express symbolize in American history?
A symbol of American determination and adventure
A symbol of American laziness and complacency
A symbol of European influence in American history
A symbol of Native American resistance
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What drove the westward expansion in the United States during the 19th century?
Discovery of gold
Promise of free land
Desire for a better life
Invention of the Pony Express
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