Studies Weekly - Week18

The time after The Civil War was known as "Reconstruction". What did that mean?

• Rebuilding homes

• rebuilding towns

• rebuilding the nation

• all of the above

Which of the following is the most likely way someone would save money?

• a: converting money into gold coins in order to stack it up into tall towers

• b: putting a whole paycheck into a box and secretly burying it in the backyard

• c: saving 11 monthly paychecks each year and spending only the 12th one

• d: saving a small percentage of each paycheck in the bank and spending the rest on needs

How did Civil War Reconstruction work happen in Florida?

• a: The U.S. government came in and rebuilt every home, business and farm.

• b: The former slaves had to rebuild all the destroyed farms and houses.

• c: everyone had to pitch in to fix destroyed places and get businesses going again.

• d: The former Confederate soldiers were told to rebuild everything in the South.

Which of the following is NOT a fact about Florida's cattle industry?

• a: Cattle ranching is a major industry in Florida.

• b: cattle were first brought to the Americas by the French.

• c: the main purpose of the cattle industry is to produce milk and beef.

• d: cattle were first brought to the Americas by the Spanish.

Which choice contains the least important savings goals a young adult might set?

• a: saving for a new video console and all of its games.

• b: saving for college tuition and supplies

• c: saving for family needs, like a reliable car

• d: saving for special classes for job training

What nickname did cowboys earn from using whips while herding cattle?

• a: Whippersnappers

• b: Crackers

• c: Herdwhippers

• d: Cattlesnaps

Which type of community reconstruction might people in Florida today do in order to solve a problem?

• a: remodeling an older kitchen by buying new appliances and cabinets

• b: retirees volunteering at the local food bank to help feed the hungry

• c: neighborhood residents clearing away branches and debris after a hurricane

• d: opening a new home improvement store that sells building materials

Who was the first group to bring cattle to Florida?

• a: the American Indians in the 1100s

• b: the Spanish in the 1500's

• c: the slaves in the 1800s

• d: the cowboys in the 1600s

If you wanted to see a cultural reenactment of an American Indian trade market, where should you go?

• a: to Sumter County, to the cattle ranches

• b: to Citrus County, to Crystal River Archaeological Park

• c: to the Gulf of Mexico, to the ports and piers

• d: to Sumter County, to the site of the Dade Massacre

Use the map of the counties in the Studies Weekly to answer this question; Which Florida county borders a major body of water?

• a: Citrus

• b: Bushnell

• c: Inverness

• d: Sumter