NMS Thinquest Team Westward Expansion Quiz

Lets Go West!

 These two men are usually thought of working in pairs when mentioned. They were sent by Thomas Jefferson to explore the new and uncharted West and find a water route across all of North America.

Bernie and Phil
Lewis and Clark
Buffalo Bill and Billy the Kid


Railroads were a vital key to the Westward Expansion. What was the main purpose of the building of these iron horses?

For transportation to better hunting locations
To transport people, goods, gold, and much more further West for a quicker Westward movement.
They are fun to ride
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When California was reached, huge quantities of gold were discovered here. The rush was so intense, it made a period in history called the ____ ____.


Gold Rush
Death Carral
Dry Age



Buffalo Bill’s real name is…?

William F. Johnson
William F. Cody
William F. Jackson
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Which types of Native Americans lived in Alaska and Northern Canada?


Inuit
Pueblo
Kwakiutl
?

 

Who is the tallest tall tale character?

Paul Bunyan
Pecos Bill
John Henry
?

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What is the combined length of the Oregon Trail and Santa Fe Trail?


1200 miles
3200 miles
2000 miles
?

 

Which types of Native Americans natural resources included fish, berries, roots and deer?

Sioux
Pueblo
Kwakiutl
?

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What year was Davy Crockett born?


1786
1787
1785
?

 

When did the California Gold Rush End?

In the year 1859
In the year 1958
In the year 1598
?

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