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- 1. Multiple Choice
Eli Whitney invented something to clean the seeds from cotton. What was it called?
the cotton cleaner
the cotton gin
the cotton helper
the cotton machine
- 2. Multiple Choice
What helped farmers in the early 1800's be able to cut their wheat faster?
the tractor
the bulldozer
the mechanical reaper
the lawnmower
- 3. Multiple Choice
What was the man-made waterway called that was built in New York in the early 1800's?
the Erie Canal
the New York Canal
the Erie River
the Hudson River
- 4. Multiple Choice
What 2 things were steam engines added to so they were able to travel faster?
cars and airplanes
buses and trains
boats and trains
ships and cars
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which president is shown in this picture? Hint: He was POTUS #7.
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Jackson
George Washington
John Adams
- 6. Multiple Choice
What group of people did Andrew Jackson want moved out of the south?
African-Americans
Mexican people
Native Americans
Chinese people
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was the act called that was passed in 1830? This was the Act that moved thousands of people to Oklahoma.
Indian Removal Act
Indian Movement Act
Indians Moved to Oklahoma Act
Indian Act
- 8. Multiple Choice
What was the march toward Oklahoma known as?
Trail of Sadness
Trail of Joy
Trail of Tears
Trail of Crying
- 9. Multiple Choice
Where did many people want to go to begin a new life during the early 1800's?
to the south
to the north
to the east
to the west
- 10. Multiple Choice
What did they travel in to get to the place mentioned in question 9?
covered boats
covered trains
covered planes
covered wagons
- 11. Multiple Choice
What is a "wagon train"?
a train that has wagons on it headed west
a large group of wagons traveling together
one wagon that is pulled by mules or oxen
a large group of horses traveling together
- 12. Multiple Choice
Why did people travel together heading west instead of going alone?
the liked the other people they were traveling with
so they could help each other and protect one another
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