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America, 1840–1895: Expansion and Consolidation
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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which trail did many migrants follow westwards across the continent?

  1. The Appalachian Way
  2. The Oregon Trail
  3. The Boston Road
  4. The Atlantic Route
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✓ Answer: BThe Oregon Trail
It ran from Missouri across the Plains and mountains to the Pacific north-west.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 1/3

Which religious group travelled west to settle in Utah?

  1. The Puritans
  2. The Mormons
  3. The Shakers
  4. The Quakers
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✓ Answer: BThe Mormons
They migrated to escape persecution and to found a community of their own.
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