đŸ’¯Violence & Tension in the West, Story of Us S1E3: Viewing Quiz

đŸ’¯Violence & Tension in the West, Story of Us S1E3: Viewing Quiz

9th Grade

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12 Qs

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đŸ’¯Violence & Tension in the West, Story of Us S1E3: Viewing Quiz

đŸ’¯Violence & Tension in the West, Story of Us S1E3: Viewing Quiz

Assessment

Quiz

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History

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9th Grade

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Easy

Created by

Brigitta Wengler

Used 1+ times

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12 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Who were the groups that claimed the land west of the Appalachian Mountains as of 1775?

France, Britain, Spain, Native Americans

France, Germany, Spain, Native Americans

Britain, Spain, Portugal, Native Americans

France, Britain, Portugal, Native Americans

Answer explanation

As of 1775, the land west of the Appalachian Mountains was claimed by France, Britain, Spain, and Native Americans. These groups had established territories and influence in North America during this period.

2.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The explorer(s) who faced danger and death exploring the Cumberland Gap in the area west of the Appalachian Mountains was ​ (a)   .

Christopher Columbus

Lewis and Clark

Daniel Boone

Answer explanation

Daniel Boone was a key figure in the exploration of the Cumberland Gap, facing significant dangers and challenges in the process. Unlike Columbus or Lewis and Clark, Boone's efforts were specifically tied to this region.

3.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 3 pts

Some of the accomplishments of Louis and Clark are: First Americans to reach the ​ (a)   Ocean overland, Discovered over ​ (b)   new species of wildlife, Mapped out the ​ (c)   .

Pacific

300

west

Atlantic

150

north

500

east

Answer explanation

Lewis and Clark were the first Americans to reach the Pacific Ocean overland, discovered over 300 new species of wildlife, and mapped out the west, significantly contributing to American exploration.

4.

CLASSIFICATION QUESTION

3 mins • 2 pts

What were some of the dangers a trapper in the Rockies experienced? Drag each given danger to the correct column:

Groups:

(a) TRUE Dangers given in video

,

(b) NOT a Danger given in the video

Starvation

Grizzly Bears

Brown Bears

Dangerously high temperatures

5.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The ​ (a)   Party was significant because they got stuck in a blizzard and resorted to cannibalism.

Donner

Daniel Boone

Blitzen

Answer explanation

The Donner Party is infamous for being trapped in a blizzard during their westward journey in 1846-1847, leading to extreme measures, including cannibalism, for survival. This historical event makes 'Donner' the correct answer.

6.

DROPDOWN QUESTION

1 min • 2 pts

​ (a)   fought, ​ (b)   bought.

Oregon

Arizona

Texas

California

Answer explanation

The phrase 'fought' refers to Texas, known for its historical battles, while 'bought' relates to California, famous for its land acquisitions during the Gold Rush. Thus, the correct answers are Texas and California.

7.

DRAG AND DROP QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

James Marshall found a 3 oz. nugget in the California River in the year (a)   .

1846

1847

1848

1849

Answer explanation

James Marshall discovered the 3 oz. gold nugget in the California River in 1848, which marked the beginning of the California Gold Rush. This year is significant in American history for the gold discovery.

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