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What word means 'across a continent'?
What word means 'across a continent'?
- Transoceanic
- Intercontinental
- Transcontinental (correct)
- Pancontinental
What state was gold found in during the westward expansion?
What state was gold found in during the westward expansion?
- Nevada
- California (correct)
- Alaska
- Texas
What does the term 'Manifest Destiny' refer to?
What does the term 'Manifest Destiny' refer to?
- The belief in the inevitable territorial expansion of the United States (correct)
- The concept of shared destiny between nations
- The duty of Americans to explore new territories
- The obligation of Americans to settle in the East
How many miles of track did the Transcontinental Railroad have?
How many miles of track did the Transcontinental Railroad have?
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Who was the first person to find gold during the westward expansion?
Who was the first person to find gold during the westward expansion?
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Study Notes
Geography and Exploration
- The term "transcontinental" means across a continent.
Westward Expansion
- Gold was found in California during the westward expansion.
- The term "Manifest Destiny" refers to the 19th-century American belief that the United States was destined to expand its territory across North America.
Transportation and Infrastructure
- The Transcontinental Railroad had approximately 1,912 miles of track.
Pioneers and Discovery
- James W. Marshall was the first person to find gold during the westward expansion in California.
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Test your knowledge of American history with this quiz on the Transcontinental Railroad and Manifest Destiny. Answer questions about the significance of the railroad, the discovery of gold, and the westward expansion of the United States.
