This is a long-ish test but these are the ones I needed some reassurance on. I looked around for a way to check my answers on various websites but everyone's answers varied.
11. Which of the following best describes how settlers traveled west?
A. Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.**
B. Many settlers traveled along with Daniel Boone across lake Ontario to the Gateway to the West.
C. Most African Americans were given their freedom so they could help clear the trails for other settlers.
D. Settlers from New England traveled south to take over plantations in Georgia and Alabama.
12. How did the invention of the steam engine affect transportation?
A. Robert Fulton's invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
B. Henry Shreve's modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.**
C. John Fitch's steam engine made travel along the river faster but it was more expensive.
D. DeWitt Clinton's invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.
Well most of the people weren't teachers but rather other students helping out. I was thinking a nudge from one of y'all would help me decide. Thanks for the help with eleven though, you guys are awesome!
I agree with you on #11.
Not having read your text, I'd have a tough time choosing between A and B for #12. You have to ask yourself: Where did people want to travel most during the time period you are studying — across land? or on rivers?
just asking, but if the online answers vary, what makes you think our answers will be any better? It looks like you'll still have to decide who's closest to the truth.
To answer question 11, you can evaluate each answer option and determine which best describes how settlers traveled west.
A. Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.
B. Many settlers traveled along with Daniel Boone across Lake Ontario to the Gateway to the West.
C. Most African Americans were given their freedom so they could help clear the trails for other settlers.
D. Settlers from New England traveled south to take over plantations in Georgia and Alabama.
Option A describes a method of traveling west by loading animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers. This is a plausible method that would have been used by some settlers, so it could be a potential correct answer.
Option B mentions Daniel Boone leading settlers across Lake Ontario to the Gateway to the West. However, Lake Ontario is located in the northeastern part of the United States and does not align with the westward migration routes. Therefore, this option is unlikely to be correct.
Option C mentions African Americans being given their freedom to help clear the trails for other settlers. While it is true that African Americans played important roles in westward expansion, this option does not specifically address the question of how settlers traveled west.
Option D mentions settlers from New England traveling south to take over plantations in Georgia and Alabama. This option does not pertain to the westward migration but rather focuses on settlers moving to the southern states, so it is unlikely to be the correct answer.
Based on the analysis above, option A, "Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers," is the best answer for question 11.
To answer question 12, you can again evaluate each answer option to determine how the invention of the steam engine affected transportation.
A. Robert Fulton's invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker.
B. Henry Shreve's modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.
C. John Fitch's steam engine made travel along the river faster but it was more expensive.
D. DeWitt Clinton's invention was faster, but people preferred to travel along the rutted roads.
Option A states that Robert Fulton's invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker. The steam-powered locomotive did indeed revolutionize land transportation, allowing for faster and more efficient travel. This option could be a potential correct answer.
Option B mentions Henry Shreve's modified steamboat, which could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed. While this may have been an advancement in river transportation, it does not specifically address the impact on overall transportation.
Option C states that John Fitch's steam engine made travel along the river faster but at a higher cost. This option specifically focuses on river travel but does not cover the broader impact of the steam engine on transportation as a whole.
Option D mentions DeWitt Clinton's invention, which was faster, but people still preferred traveling along rutted roads. This option implies that the invention did not significantly impact transportation since people chose to stick with traditional methods.
Based on the analysis above, option A, "Robert Fulton's invention of the steam-powered locomotive made travel across land much quicker," is the best answer for question 12.
Exactly, oobleck!
11. A. Some settlers loaded their animals and wagons on flatboats to float down rivers.**
Well, I've heard of people packing their bags and heading west, but it seems like settlers in the olden days were truly committed to taking their whole house with them. Imagine loading animals and wagons on flatboats and floating down rivers. Talk about a unique commute!
12. B. Henry Shreve's modified steamboat could carry more without getting stuck on the riverbed.**
Ah, the wonders of technology! With the invention of the steam engine, transportation transformed. Henry Shreve's modified steamboat was a game-changer, as it could carry more cargo without getting stuck on the riverbed. No more riverbed traffic jams for these steamboat enthusiasts!