Cattle Drives, Spanish American War, and Panama Canal

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What was the main reason for the high demand for cattle in the east?

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The Civil War had depleted the cattle supply in the east.

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Why did ranchers hire cowboys to herd cattle from Texas to towns along the railroad?

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To protect the cattle from thieves and animals

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Why did many former slaves find work on the cattle trails?

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They faced less discrimination on the cattle trails

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Which was the first cattle trail created?

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Chisholm Trail

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What invention led to the end of cattle drives?

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Barbed wire

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What impact did Alexander Graham Bell's inventions have on American life?

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Improved long-distance communication

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What impact did the Wright brothers' invention have on American life?

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Revolutionized air travel and transportation

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What were the main reasons for the Spanish-American War? Supporting Cuba's fight for independence and protecting American interests, Expanding American territories and resources, Gaining control over Spanish colonies, Establishing dominance as a world power

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Supporting Cuba's fight for independence and protecting American interests

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What 3 territories did the US gain from the Spanish-American War? Options: Guam, Dominican Republic, Spain; Cuba, Puerto Rico, Philippines; Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam; Cuba, Spain, Hawaii

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Puerto Rico, Philippines, Guam

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Who was president during the construction of the Panama Canal?

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Theodore Roosevelt