The Growing West

How quickly could people travel from coast-to-coast by train?

• 2 months

• 1 month

• 2 weeks

• 8-10 days

Westward Expansion came shortly after the __________.

Name at least 3 of the minerals found in the mountains in the Western United States.

What were some effects of logging? Mark all that apply.

• deforestation

• contaminated water

• less need for lumber for bulidings

• erosion

What was the name given to people who mined minerals from the Earth?

• miners

• homesteaders

• prospectors

• ranchers

Because of the Homestead Act, 10 million people moved west of the ______________ river in hopes of finding their own land.

Who worked on building the railroads? Check all that apply.

• African Americans

• European Immigrants

• Chinese

• Civil War veterans

When ranchers moved large amounts of cattle from one area to another it is called a ______________________.

What was a natural occurrence that was an effect of both logging and farming in the West?

• mining

• erosion

• dust storms

• deforestation

When towns exploded due to mining camps springing up, they were called __________________.