USH CR 4.1 Westward Expansion MSA

The Burlingame Treaty was meant to increase trade between the U.S. and which country?

• Japan

• China

• India

• Mexico

The Central Pacific employed over 12,000 Chinese workers, which was more than ______ percent of the company's workforce.

• 50

• 70

• 90

• 100

What was the main challenge faced by the Central Pacific in hiring workers?

• Lack of funds

• Harsh weather conditions

• Difficulty in retaining workers

• Legal issues

What were the two main railroad companies during Westward Expansion?

*Hint: MUST CHOOSE TWO ANSWERS!

• Union Pacific RR Company

• Western Pacific RR Company

• Central Pacific RR Company

• Confederate Union RR Company

The People's Party garnered what percentage of the popular vote in the 1892 presidential election?

• 5.8%

• 8.5%

• 10.2%

• 12.4%

In the 1896 presidential election, the Democrats nominated ______ as its candidate, supported by the Populists.

• William Jennings Bryan

• James B. Weaver

• William McKinley

• Grover Cleveland

What did the railroads change about American eating habits?

• More vegetables

• More pork

• More beef

• More fish

Why are the Buffalo Soldiers important in U.S. History? What role did they play during Westward Expansion?

TRUE OR FALSE: Westward Expansion greatly impacted immigration to the U.S.

• True

• False

• I can't answer this (resource doesn't give me enough info)