Social Studies Common Assessment 1 Review

The United States gained 3 territories as a result of the Spanish American War. What were they?

• Spain, Cuba, Guam

• Philippines, Cuba, Spain

• Cuba, Guam, Philippines

• Guam, Puerto Rico, Philippines

There were several reasons for cattle drives at the turn of the century. Which one of these was the MAIN reason?

• To bring cattle to markets

• To take cattle to safer ranch land

• To exchange cattle with other owners

• To move cattle away from harsh weather.

How did the invention of the airplane change the lives of Americans?

• Americans could now go on more vacations.

• Americans were now afraid to fly.

• Airplanes became the cheapest way to travel.

• People could travel farther, faster.

Consider the location of the Panama Canal. Why was it built?

• Connect the Gulf of Mexico to the Mississippi River.

• Connect the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

• Connect the Mediterranean Sea to the Gulf of Mexico.

• Connect the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean.

A certain group of people was very involved in driving cattle up the cattle trails from Texas into Kansas. They experienced less discrimination, greater freedom, and equality. Who were they?

• White Cowboys

• Black Cowboys

• White Cowgirls

• Black Cowgirls

Why did American soldiers fight in the Spanish American War?

• To build the Panama Canal

• To gain Cuba's independence from Spain

• To be written about in the newspaper

• To see the Panama Canal

This person was:

Born in Germany.

Came to the United States to live.

Worked and sent money back to family members in Germany.

Which word best describes this person?

• Brave

• Soldier

• Immigrant

• Governor

Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman best known for his development of the

• telephone

• light bulb

• radio

• telegraph

The Great Western Cattle Trail, like the Chisholm Trail, started in Texas. The cattle were driven north to Kansas before they could be taken to the East to sell. Why did the cattle have to go north to Kansas?

• Texas wasn't close to water

• Texas was part of Mexico

• Kansas had railroads

• Kansas had steamboats

Who invented the telephone?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Eli Whitney

• Albert Einstein