Midwest Transportation History

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?

It was close to the junction of three rivers Signup and view all the answers

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

They had to be paddled upstream Signup and view all the answers

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

It turned the great rivers of the Midwest into major waterways Signup and view all the answers

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

1860s Signup and view all the answers

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

It connects the Midwest to the Atlantic Ocean Signup and view all the answers

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

True Signup and view all the answers

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

Chicago Signup and view all the answers

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

Technology Signup and view all the answers

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

Mount Rushmore in South Dakota Signup and view all the answers

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

False Signup and view all the answers