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2-4 Farming the Plains (US His Quiz)

Quiz by Paul Bachman

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  • Q1
    How did the geography and climate of the Great Plains influence migration and settlement patterns?
    The mountainous terrain made it difficult for settlers to reach the Great Plains.
    A combination of fertile soil and grasslands attracted homesteaders to settle on the Great Plains.
    The Great Plains' proximity to the ocean facilitated trade and led to increased settlement.
    The lack of natural resources on the Great Plains limited migration and settlement.
    30s
  • Q2
    What was one major challenge faced by settlers on the Great Plains?
    The lack of water and unpredictable rainfall made irrigation and farming difficult on the Great Plains.
    The presence of dense forests made it challenging for settlers to clear land for farming on the Great Plains.
    The abundance of water and consistent rainfall made farming and irrigation easy on the Great Plains.
    The flat terrain of the Great Plains made it prone to flooding, making farming unreliable.
    30s
  • Q3
    How did new machinery lead to a new method of farming?
    It allowed for increased efficiency and productivity.
    It led to more frequent equipment breakdowns.
    It resulted in higher labor costs.
    It caused a decrease in crop yields.
    30s
  • Q4
    What role did railroad companies play in encouraging settlement in the West?
    They discouraged settlement in the West.
    They created obstacles for settlers to reach the West.
    They provided faster and more affordable transportation for settlers.
    They focused solely on transporting goods, not people.
    30s
  • Q5
    How did the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad impact settlement in the West?
    It slowed down the growth of settlements in the West.
    It accelerated the growth of settlements and attracted more people to the region.
    It had no impact on settlement in the West.
    It only benefited large cities on the East Coast.
    30s
  • Q6
    What is a characteristic of tenant farming?
    The use of rented land and payment to landowners
    The division of land into small communal plots
    The reliance on mechanized farming practices
    The ownership of land by agricultural laborers
    30s
  • Q7
    How might the shift to tenant farming have affected the economy of the region?
    Growth in trade and commercial activities
    Expansion of small-scale farming operations
    Decreased wages for agricultural laborers
    Increased investment in agricultural machinery
    30s
  • Q8
    What is a bonanza farm and how were they similar to mining companies?
    Farms that specialized in organic farming practices
    Small family farms that grew crops for personal consumption
    Farms that relied on manual labor and hand tools
    Large-scale farms that covered thousands of acres and used mechanized equipment. They were similar to mining companies in their pursuit of maximizing profits.
    30s

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