What was a benefit of trains over wagons?
NE Adventure Chapter 4.2

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English
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4th Grade
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Mandy Muller
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Trains were slower
Trains could carry more people, supplies, and mail
Trains were more expensive
Trains were less reliable
Answer explanation
Trains could carry more people, supplies, and mail compared to wagons, making them a more efficient mode of transportation for larger volumes, which was a significant advantage in the 19th century.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did people living in a territory have less of in the national government?
More power
More say
More money
More land
Answer explanation
People living in a territory had less influence in the national government, meaning they had 'less say' in decision-making processes compared to those in established states.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did pioneers want to change about Nebraska?
The weather
The ownership rules
The landscape
The population
Answer explanation
Pioneers aimed to change the ownership rules in Nebraska to promote land access and settlement. They sought reforms that would allow more individuals to own land, facilitating growth and development in the region.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a common job for enslaved people in the South?
Carpenter
Plow fields
Teacher
Doctor
Answer explanation
A common job for enslaved people in the South was to plow fields. This labor-intensive work was essential for agriculture, which was the backbone of the Southern economy, unlike jobs like teacher or doctor that were not typically held by enslaved individuals.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did some enslaved people learn to do?
Read and write
Skilled crafts
Fly planes
Drive cars
Answer explanation
Some enslaved people learned skilled crafts, which allowed them to develop valuable skills for trades. This was often a way to gain some autonomy, unlike reading and writing, which were typically prohibited.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did abolitionists secretly do to help enslaved people?
Gave them money
Helped them escape
Taught them to read
Built houses for them
Answer explanation
Abolitionists secretly helped enslaved people escape through networks like the Underground Railroad, providing safe houses and guidance. This was a crucial effort to free individuals from slavery.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did enslaved people use to find their way at night?
Maps
Compasses
The moon and stars
Street signs
Answer explanation
Enslaved people often used the moon and stars for navigation at night, as they provided a reliable way to determine direction when other tools like maps or compasses were not available.
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