Which of the following contributed most to rapid expansion west of the

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Question 1 of 5.

Which of the following contributed most to rapid expansion west of the Mississippi in the second half of the nineteenth century?

A. Proliferation of steamboats

B. Development of canals

C. Construction of railroads

D. Construction of turnpikes

Explanation: Railroads transcontinental. Steamboats rivers. Canals east. Turnpikes roads. Rail west.

Question 2 of 5.

Gold discovered in 1848 Thousands of people traveled to the West Chinese immigration increased These factors had the most immediate impact on which of the following states?

A. Texas

B. Montana

C. Alaska

D. California

Explanation: Gold rush 1848 drew to California, increasing population and immigration. Texas oil later. Montana mining later. Alaska gold later. California direct impact.

Question 3 of 5.

Which of the following constitutional check on the president's power to veto a bill?

A. State legislature can approve the bill through a majority vote

B. Congress can request that the Supreme Court review the vote

C. States can hold a popular vote to approve the bill.

D. Congress can execute the vote with a two-third vote of both houses

Explanation: Congress overrides veto with 2/3 vote both houses. States not. Supreme not review veto. Popular vote not. Override checks executive.

Question 4 of 5.

A government is transparent if it

A. allows its citizens access to government records

B. has a high rate of voter turnout

C. emphasizes a decisive rather than a deliberative policy-making process

D. participates in the political socialization of its youth population

Explanation: Transparency via access to records. Turnout participation. Decisive efficiency. Socialization education. Access promotes accountability.

Question 5 of 5.

What is a responsibility of citizenship according to Jefferson's assertion in this passage?

A. Taking a stand on issues

B. Donating money to political campaigns

C. Keeping the press free from bias

D. Being an informed decision maker

Explanation: Jefferson emphasizes informed via newspapers and reading. Stand active. Donating support. Bias free press role. Informed key to opinion.