Study the image below. As depicted in the painting, how did the physical landscape change as a result of the building of the Transcontinental Railroad? (5.1.CO)
After analyzing the painting below and using your prior knowledge, what were the obstacles faced by the builders of the Transcontinental Railroad? Select all that apply. (5.1.CO)
Which group was most negatively affected by the building of the Transcontinental Railroad?
Which is the best description of how economic factors impacted westward expansion?
Which of the following are reasons why immigrants came to the United States? Select all that apply.
What does this excerpt show as a pull-factor for many immigrants coming to America?
Why did many Americans move westward during the 1800s? Select all that apply
Which of these played the greatest role in increased urbanization in the last 1800s?
After the Spanish American War, the United States gained control of Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam. Which term best describes the U.S's control of these areas?
Study the political cartoon below. According to the cartoon, America expaned its reach from 1798 to 1898. Which statement below summarizes the change in America's involvement in economic expansion during the late 1800s?
The decision of the United States to declare war on Spain was based on which of the following? Select all that apply.
What was the main motiviation for the U.S. to become involved in the completion of the Panama Canal?
Which group was most concerned with helping improve the dangerous working conditions in early 20th century industry?
Which one of these statements best decribes the life of factory workers in the late 1800s?
Which one of the following statements is true about the economic changes in South Carolina during the late 19th century and early 20th century?
Which one of these played the greatest role in the industrial movement in the United States after the Civil War?
Study the photograph below taken at an automobile factory in 1913. It best represents which aspect of specialized labor?
Study the photograph below taken at an automobile factory in 1913. It best represents which aspect of specialized labor?
Which of the following headlines would a Progressivist newspaper run? Select all that apply.
What was the effect of low wages, poor working conditions, and long hours that stemmed from industrialization?
What perspective during Westward Expansion does this statement represent?
"Our way of life has been forever changed. The buffalo, the basis of our lifestyle, have been decimated. The prairies where we resided have been torn up and lined with metal rail lines."
Whose perspective during Westward Expansion does this statement represent?
"Moving to a new country for jobs on the railroad was not what we expected. We are doing dangerous work blasting tunnels for rails to be laid."
Whose perspective during the Spanish American War does this statement represent?
"We are grateful to the U.S. military for support. We crave independence from the oppressive Spanish government. Will we have freedom after the Spanish-American War?"
Whose perspective during the Spanish American War does this statement represent?
"With the raw materials of Puerto Rico, and the Philippines under our control now, we can expand our industries and compete in the European markets. Our economy will be booming!"