Turn of the Century

Turn of the Century

5th Grade

25 Qs

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Turn of the Century

Turn of the Century

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What impact on American life did the Wright Brothers have?

They built and successfully flew the first airplane making flight possible for people.
They invented the printing press, making it possible for people to print books and papers more easily.
They built the Panama Canal making it more efficient to ship between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.
They came up with the light bulb filament for Thomas Edison.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

How did George Washington Carver help the southern farmers?

He taught them to grow such crops as peanuts, pecans, and sweet potatoes.
He freed many African American people from slavery.
He opened an institute for African American children in the 1900s.
He helped pass laws after the Civil War.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why did people emigrate to the United States in the late 1800's and early 1900's?

Some came looking for work, while others were escaping war or persecution.
Many came looking for food, while others were searching for new land.
Some were looking for new farm land, others were escaping capture.
All immigrants were looking for an enjoyable boat ride across the ocean.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Why did immigrants choose to live near people from their own country?

They were all looking for more farm land.
They did not have transportation and wanted to be able to visit easily.
They were able to speak their native language, practice their religion, and keep their country's customs.
They wanted to live near the ocean.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Cattle drives became a thing of the past when

the Civil War began.
more railroads were opened up in the Southwest.
gold was discovered in California.
cattle ranchers started raising sheep.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the cattle trails?

Cowhands led cattle to railroads, where the cattle were shipped to other cities.
Cowhands walked the cattle around the trail for exercise.
The trail made travel easy for people to visit one another.
The trails were a good source of food for the cowhands.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

The Central Pacific Railroad hired many Chinese workers.  These workers

were treated the same as other workers.
were paid less than other workers.
were given jobs there were not dangerous.
were paid more than other workers.

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