What were two major ways there was able to be expansion to the west in the US?
Which of the following was NOT a major trail used to transport cattle?
The purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad was to connect the East and West U.S.
Using the map, and what you know about the Transcontinental Railroad, identify the states that the trails STARTED and ENDED in.
What was one major reason that people want to go west, specifically to California?
Match the Inventor to the Invention
| Draggable item | arrow_right_alt | Corresponding Item |
|---|---|---|
George Washington Carver | arrow_right_alt | Telephone |
Wright Brothers | arrow_right_alt | Lightbulb |
Thomas Edison | arrow_right_alt | Peanut Uses |
Alexander Graham Bell | arrow_right_alt | Powered Flight |
Place each fact under the correct category related to major cities during the Industrial Revolution
Railroads were built
Stockyards were used to process meat
Near rivers to transport goods
Surrounded by natural resources
Experienced great fires
Growing population
Chicago
Pittsburg
Both
Explain how one invention during the Industrial Revolution improved life during this time. Answer question using a complete sentence(s).
Assembly lines decreased production of cars and other items.