Turn of the Century

Why did most immigrants leave their homes to come to America in the mid 1800's?

• They wanted to fight in the Civil War and free slaves.

• They wanted to find work and escape the famine in their country?

• They wanted to freely practice their religon.

• They wanted to mine for gold.

George Washington Carver's inventions helped what industry the most?

• airline

• entertainment

• agriculture

• railroad

You live in Georgia, what direction would you travel tovisit the Chisholm Trail?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Baised on the map and your knowledge, why did the US build the Panama Canal?

• to increase trade to Europe

• so ships could quickly travel between the pasific and atlantic oceans

• to drain swamp land

• to improve diplomatic relations

What did the black cowboys in the 19th century do?

• cleared and made the chisholm trail

• relocated the American Indians

• Cattle drives from Texas and across the great plains

Who was responcible for the first telephone call to Mr. Watson?

• Thomas Edison

• Samuel Morse

• Alexander Graham Bell

America's involvement whith whom helped in the starting of the Spanish American War?

• Cuba

• Guam

• Mexico

• Panama

Which color represents the Chisholm Trail

• purple

• red

• green

Why did Abilene, Kansas, and Sedalia, Missouri become key shipping areas for the cattle industry?

• The towns were located near railroads

• Located near Texas ranches

• Poeple in the towns enjoyed cattle

Alexander G. Bell improved what area of life?

• agriculture

• industry

• communication