USHII.2 Study Guide Quiz

What are the physical features of the Great Plains after the Civil War?

• Flatlands that rise gradually from east to west

• Mountains with steep slopes

• High rainfall areas

• Dense forests

Which technological advance helped people live in more challenging environments in the Great Plains?

• Barbed wire

• Electricity

• Automobiles

• Television

What adaptation was used for farming in the Great Plains?

• Dry farming

• Irrigation canals

• Greenhouses

• Hydroponics

What invention was crucial for transportation in the Great Plains?

• Railroads

• Airplanes

• Bicycles

• Automobiles

What is one way transportation resources helped link resources, products, and markets after 1865?

• By reducing the cost of raw materials

• By moving natural resources to eastern factories

• By increasing the number of factories

• By decreasing the need for railroads

Which city was known for its steel industry after 1865?

• Chicago

• New England

• Pittsburgh

• St. Louis

Which region includes the states of Texas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, and Arizona?

• Pacific

• Midwest

• Southwest

• Southeast

Which industry was centered in Detroit after 1865?

• Textile

• Automobile

• Meatpacking

• Hair Care & Cosmetics

What is an example of a political region in the United States?

• A city

• A state

• A factory

• A river

Which city is located in the Northeast region of the United States?

• San Francisco

• New York

• Denver

• Seattle