10 Questions
What was the main consequence of the Transcontinental Railroad on the economy?
The price of goods decreased rapidly over long distances
What was the main purpose of the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
To allow Kansas settlers to vote on whether to permit slavery
What was the significance of the Mexican Cession?
The U.S. achieved its goal of Manifest Destiny
What was the main reason for the sectional differences between the North and South?
The North wanted to abolish slavery, while the South wanted to spread it
What was the main advantage of the Union during the Civil War?
More railroads and factories
What was the significance of the Vicksburg capture?
The Union captured the Mississippi River, dividing the Confederacy
What was the main reason for the U.S.-Mexican War?
The U.S. annexed Texas, leading to a border dispute with Mexico
What was the main goal of the Manifest Destiny?
To acquire land from coast to coast
Who was the leader of the Union during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the significance of the Missouri Compromise?
It temporarily relieved sectional differences between the North and South
Test your knowledge on the reasons for European exploration, including wealth, religion, and expansion, as well as the colonization of the New World. This quiz covers the roles of Spain and France, and the characteristics of the New England colonies.
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