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CLEP US History I

Category - Society

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All of the following statements are true of westward migration in the early 19th century EXCEPT
  1. Settlers could purchase land from the federal government.
  2. The majority of people who went west sought land for farming.
  3. Major cities sprang up rapidly in the Midwest.
  4. Entire groups of settlers tended to move westward.
  5. Many moved with slaves intending to plant cotton.
Explanation
Answer: C - The growth of cities was slow in the early 19th century, although it would pick up significantly as the century progressed. However, the initial growth was in farms. In the Southern regions, the cotton industry dominated agricultural growth while grains would characterize the upper Midwest. In addition, entire communities or groups of families tended to make the trek together.
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