Mid-19th Century American Cities Quiz

Which river is St. Louis located along?

• Ohio River

• Mississippi River

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

In the mid-1800s, which mode of transportation was common along the docks of St. Louis, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Louisville?

• Railroads

• Steamboats

• Horse carriages

• Automobiles

Which city is not mentioned as having steamboats lined up along its docks by the mid-1800s?

• Louisville

• Pittsburgh

• Chicago

• Cincinnati

What was a common characteristic of major cities developed between 1820 and 1840?

• They were located in the desert.

• They were independent city-states.

• They were developed from midwestern villages.

• They were primarily fishing villages.

Which of the following cities is located just south of where a major river meets another before passing St. Louis?

• Pittsburgh

• Louisville

• Memphis

• Cincinnati