Turn of the Century Study Guide

The "Black Cowboys" of 19th Century Texas are most associated with

• clearing and developing the Chisolm Trail for cattle.

• cattle drives from Texas and across the Great Plains.

• the founding of trading posts along the US-Mexican border.

• The relocation of American Indians in the American Southwest.

What was the MAIN purpose of many 19th century cattle trails such as the Chisolm Trail?

• to help settlers farm new lands

• to provide food to eastern cities

• to clear wildlife from crowded areas

• to supply western ranches with livestock

The Great Western Cattle Trail had an important role in moving goods in which direction?

• from Oregon toward the Midwest

• from Texas toward the Northeast

• from California toward the Atlantic coast

• from Oklahoma toward the Pacific coast

What is the significance of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to the aviation industry?

• The world's first commercial airline flight launched from Kitty Hawk in 1914.

• Frank Whittle, inventor of the airplane jet engine, was born in Kitty Hawk in 1907.

• The world's first powered, sustained flight was performed by the Wright brothers in Kitty Hawk in 1903.

• Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight when he landed in Kitty Hawk in 1927.

Which of the following was NOT something that new immigrants often found when they moved to the United States in the late nineteenth century?

• More political freedom than in their home countries

• Better living conditions than in their home countries

• More religious freedom than in their home countries

• More economic opportunities than in their home countries

The growth of the Chisholm Trail in the 19th century helped which of these to develop?

• the Chicago beef industry

• the Houston beef industry

• the Montana ranching industry

• the California ranching industry

George Washington Carver's research helped many farmers by

• protecting their crops from pests

• providing easier ways to harvest crops

• helping them to grow different kinds of crops

• creating new ways for them to sell their crops

What was one change to American society caused by Thomas Edison's invention of a long-lasting light bulb?

• Industrial production decreased

• Larger buildings were constructed.

• Factory employees worked longer hours.

• People moved from cities to farms.

What primary factor attracted millions of European immigrants to the United States during the late 19th century?

• the promise of religious freedom

• good working and living conditions in cities

• job opportunities in growing industries

• opportunities for greater political participation

Which statement about immigration in the United States in the 19th century is most accurate?

• Immigrants from China, eastern Europe, and southern Europe settled in the American West and found work building railroads.

• Immigrants from China, eastern Europe, and southern Europe settled in the American South and found work in agriculture.

• Immigrants from China mainly worked building railroads in the American West, while European immigrants mainly worked in factories on the East Coast.

• Immigrants from China mainly worked in factories on the East Coast while European immigrants mainly worked building railroads in the American West.