Westward Expansion

The development of turnpikes answered the growing needs of people who were moving West

• True

• False

The Erie Canal linked the Hudson River to ___________

• Lake Winnipeg

• Mississippi River
• Gulf of Mexico
• The Great Lakes

By 1850, ___________ had become a key part of America's transportation network.

• subways
• railroads
• canals
• airplanes

Most Native Americans in the East moved West of the Mississippi River by 1830 because

• They were forcibly removed through the Indian Removal Act of 1830.
• They were following a prophecy that led them westward.
• They were seeking to establish new trade routes.
• They voluntarily chose to relocate for better opportunities.

The Cherokee faced ____________conditions along the Trail of Tears

• humane

• comfortable
• smooth
• brutal

Which is NOT true about the Erie Canal

• It connected Lake Erie to the Hudson River

• It connected the Pacific Ocean to New York City

• It made trading within the country easier

• It made New York City a very important US port

Why were railroads so important during this time?

• they moved goods more quickly and less expensively over greater distances
• they were fun to ride on to go visit family in other states
• people could ride on railroads to get to their jobs in another city

What were America's first highways?

• roads

• rivers

• airplanes

• cars

Reasons that Americans were enticed into moving west were______

• the promise of land ownership

• the desire to escape harsh weather conditions

• the desire for a fresh start

• for economic opportunities

• to find gold

How did the construction of roads, canals, and railroads impact Native Americans?

• Native Americans were unaffected by the construction of roads, canals, and railroads
• The impact was positive, leading to economic growth and cultural exchange
• The construction projects were welcomed by Native Americans and improved their living conditions
• The impact was negative, resulting in loss of land, disruption of territories, and increased violence and disease.