Midwest Transportation History
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Midwest Transportation History

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What connected Cahokia to the north, south, west, and northeast?

  • Roads
  • Bridges
  • Railways
  • Waterways (correct)
  • What did traders from the Great Lakes area ship to Cahokia?

  • Shells and jewelry
  • Wheat and corn
  • Copper (correct)
  • Pottery
  • What did southern traders in the Mississippi valley ship to Cahokia?

  • Wheat and corn
  • Pottery
  • Shells and jewelry (correct)
  • Copper
  • Why was Cahokia considered a meeting place of many cultures?

    <p>It was close to the junction of three rivers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major drawback of flatboats in terms of navigation?

    <p>They had to be paddled upstream</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major transformation did the invention of the steamboat bring about?

    <p>It turned the great rivers of the Midwest into major waterways</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which decade did the steamboat become surpassed by trains as the most modern form of transportation?

    <p>1860s</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the St. Lawrence Seaway in relation to shipping?

    <p>It connects the Midwest to the Atlantic Ocean</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The steamboat was a faster and bigger alternative to human-powered boats.

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which city in the Midwest is known for its thriving arts and culture scene?

    <p>Chicago</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What industry has experienced significant growth in the Midwest, leading to a change in the region's economy?

    <p>Technology</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a popular tourist attraction in the Midwest?

    <p>Mount Rushmore in South Dakota</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most goods in the Midwest are currently shipped by trains rather than trucks.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

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