Expansion and Innovation Vocab Practice

Front

In the dunes of Kitty Hawk, NC, the ________ piloted the first powered flight.

Back

Wright Brothers

Front

Scientist who used peanuts & sweet potatoes to improve soil:

Back

George Washington Carver

Front

More westerly route longer and further north than the Chisholm Trail.

Back

Great Western Cattle Trail

Front

Many Chinese immigrants entered the U.S. through ________ in California.

Back

Angel Island

Front

Journeys guiding cattle north from Texas were called ________.

Back

cattle drives

Front

Most used cattle route from Texas to Kansas: ________

Back

Chisholm Trail

Front

Devices created: first sound recorder, movie projector, light bulb.

Back

Thomas Edison

Front

Inventor of the telephone in 1876: ________ and assistant James Watson.

Back

Alexander Graham Bell

Front

Cattle ranchers took cattle long distances due to ________ for higher profits back east.

Back

price incentives

Front

Famous group of African American cowboys: ________

Back

Black Cowboys of Texas