Turn of the Century Review

Why was the Chisholm Trail important to America?

• it created the desire to build more roads for transportation.

• It provided a source of income for Chinese immigrants.

• It supplied the Eastern states with a supply of beef.

• It improved homesteaders’ ability to find land.

The Chisholm Trail connected Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Why was the Chisholm Trail important?

• It was the main trail for settlers moving west.

• Homesteaders used the trail to guide them to new lands.

• It was a vital supply route for Native Americans on reservations.

• Texas cowboys used the trail to drive cattle to railroads in Kansas.

What importance did Cattle Trails have for former male slaves?

• Black cowboys were treated more fairly than white cowboys but still paid the same.

• Black cowboys were not allowed to drive their cattle up the Chisholm trail due to the color of their skin.

• Black cowboys were treated more fairly than in other areas of the country and paid based on their skills.

• Black cowboys were always treated unfairly on the cattle drives and paid much less than the white cowboys.

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

• Industrial production decreased.

• People moved from cities to farms.

• Factory employees worked longer hours.

• Larger and taller buildings were constructed.

How did Alexander Graham Bell’s MOST famous invention improve on the telegraph?

• It increased the accuracy of the messages that were sent.

• It allowed voices and sounds to be sent over long distances.

• It allowed pictures and videos to be sent over long distances.

• It increased the distance over which messages could be sent.

Under President Theodore Roosevelt, how did the United States increase its reach in the Pacific Ocean?

• by building a canal

• by gaining new islands

• by defeating large enemies

• by establishing new colonies

What was a reason for the construction of the

Panama Canal?

• to help stabilize the Panamanian economy

• to improve diplomatic relations with Colombia

• to drain the region's swamps so it could be developed

• to improve trade between the Atlantic and Pacific coasts

How did President William McKinley expand America’s role in the world?

• by spreading democracy to Latin America

• by gaining new territory through military conflict

• by creating an international organization to maintain peace

• by forming permanent military agreements with European nations

President McKinley’s belief led to which of the following events?

• A communist revolution began in Cuba.

• France sold land in Cuba to the United States.

• The Spanish-American War broke out in Cuba.

• The United States signed a peace treaty with Cuba.

What BEST describes why the United States believed construction of the Panama Canal was important?

• The U.S. wanted to improve trade between the east and west coasts.

• The U.S. wanted to help spread democracy throughout the Americas.

• The U.S. wanted to protect itself from attack by South American countries.

• The U.S. wanted to allow people in South America to immigrate to its territory.