Quiz on Westward Expansion

What did the discovery of precious metals lead to in the West?

• The decline of mining towns

• The creation of mining boom towns

• The end of the gold rush

• The establishment of new national parks

Why did people move west to raise cattle on ranches?

• To escape city life

• Due to high demand for beef

• For better weather

• To find gold

What was the main purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?

• To provide free education to settlers

• To give 160 acres of free land to anyone who promised to farm it for 5 years

• To establish new cities in the West

• To create national parks

What was one of the challenges faced by farmers on the Great Plains?

• Frequent earthquakes

• Dry and barren conditions

• Dense forests

• High population density

What was the main purpose of the "Indian Wars" between 1864 and 1890?

• To establish trade routes

• To remove Native Americans to reservations

• To form alliances with Native Americans

• To explore new territories

What economic factor contributed to the low food prices in the late 1800s?

• Excessive government spending

• Scarcity of money in circulation

• High employment rates

• Increase in gold reserves

Which of the following was NOT a reason for the drop in food prices in the late 1800s?

• Agricultural overproduction

• International competition

• Scarcity of money

• High demand for food

What was one of the main reasons for the high costs of manufactured products faced by farmers?

• Low demand for goods

• Protective tariffs on foreign goods

• Abundance of local resources

• Decrease in production costs

How did business monopolies affect the cost of goods for farmers?

• They reduced the cost of goods

• They made goods more affordable

• They made goods expensive

• They had no effect on the cost

What was a significant issue related to shipping costs for farmers?

• Low shipping costs

• Unfair rates of railroads

• Free shipping services

• Government subsidies