What was the effect the telegraph had on the American people?
It allowed messages to quickly be sent across long distances.
How did the steamboat allow businesses to be more productive?
It made it faster to ship goods.
The Louisiana Purchase covered lands between the __________ and _________, and doubled the territory of the United States.
Mississippi River and Rocky Mountains
What was the effect of the Battle of Little Bighorn?
Americans thought all Native Americans should be relocated to reservations.
You and your family choose to move to Oregon instead of staying in your home in Georgia. This is an example of ________________.
opportunity cost
Which of the following was a major physical barrier for westward expansion?
High peaks of the Rocky Mountains
The journey of the Cherokee who were forced to move from their homes in the Southeast to the Indian Territory became known as the
The Trail of Tears
What was the effect of the cotton gin?
It made the job of getting seeds out of the cotton faster.
What was the goal of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
to explore the Louisiana Territory
Who was the Native American that assisted Lewis and Clark in their exploration of the Louisiana Territory?
Sacagawea
After the invention of ____________________, factories could be located anywhere, and people could travel from one side of the country to the other.
Steam locomotive
California grew rapidly after which of the following was discovered there?
gold
The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain. The MAIN reason why this war was fought was
to protect the right to trade with anyone.
The route used by many pioneers to travel to the Pacific Northwest crossing two thousand miles with a beginning point in Independence, Missouri is known as the
Oregon Trail
How does voluntary exchange help both buyers and sellers?
Buyers receive the goods and services, and sellers make a profit.
What is the name of the site of a major battle in Texas’ fight for independence?
The Alamo
In the early 1800s, France and Great Britain were at war with each other again. Why did the United States want to trade with both of these European countries?
Trade with other countries promotes economic growth.
Who wrote the Star Spangled Banner?
Francis Scott Key
The Capitol and the White House were burned after the American troops attacked Canada. Who was responsible for burning these buildings?
The British
Give 2 reasons why a pioneer would head west on the Oregon Trail.
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Give 2 difficulties a traveler may encounter on the Oregon Trail.
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