5#- KCPS Social Studies- Unit 1 Geography Summative Assessment

Which of the following made travel out west more difficult for the settlers?

• Physical barriers such as mountains

• Well developed roads

• Fewer jobs

• Less farmland

Which major event led to a great move in settlement westward in the early 1800s?

• The Civil War

• The American Revolution

• The Gadsden Purchase

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was discovered in California in 1849 that led to a mass migration towards the west?

• Silver

• Gold

• Copper

• Diamonds

What is one way in which the settlers adapted to their new environment?

• They lived in brick houses.

• They learned from the Native Americans how to grow certain crops.

• They hunted the same way they did in Europe.

• They learned how to live without water.

All the factors below are positive impacts of migration except which one?

• Better opportunities for higher education

• Greater economic growth

• Unemployment decreases

• Increase in poverty

Why does religion play an important role in immigration?

• It provides a place to stay until homes can be built/bought.

• It gives people a sense of belonging, respectability, and resources to find a home, job, etc.

• It offers monetary support to families struggling to adapt to a new way of life.

• It provides a building to worship with fellow believers.

Early on, Americans began to move westward from the colonies on the east coast for opportunities and open land. As they did, they were faced with many obstacles. Which physical features was the first challenge for them as they moved west?

• Sierra Nevada Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Mississippi River

Which physical feature is most common in Eastern Kentucky?

• Desert

• Mountains

• Prairies

• Archipelagos

The longest river in North America has been used for transportation and shipping goods to the Gulf of Mexico. Because of this, it has played a major role in American History. What is the name of this river?

• Colorado River

• Potomac River

• Rio Grande

• Mississippi River

As the population of the United States increased in the early 1800’s, people began moving for access to more space and resources. In which direction did the settlement of people shift during this time period?

• South

• West

• East

• North