SS Unit 3 Review

Some American leaders wanted to build an empire with colonies in other parts of the world after acquiring Alaska and Hawaii. This is called ____________.

• materialism

• imperialism

• capitalism

• journalism

A group of African American fighters known as the ______________ joined the Rough Riders.

• Buffalo Soldiers

• Buffalo Riders

• Rough Soldiers

• Rough Riders

Hey there, cowboy! Can you guess what cattle ranchers used to guide their cattle on those long, dusty cattle drives?

• Cowhands, yeehaw!

• Ranch hands, partner!

• Cowboys, saddle up!

• Cows, moo!

Hey cowboy! Can you tell us what the cattle ranchers used cowhands for? Was it to lead their cattle on ____________________?

• a thrilling cattle drive

• a dusty cattle road

• a wild cow drive

• a lively cattle roundup

Can you guess the path that our cowboy friends would take to guide their cattle to the railheads?

• cattle trail

• cattle road

• cattle route

• cattle tour

Can you guess the term for a city located on a railroad track?

• railhead

• rail track

• railroad city

• trackhead

Howdy partner! Can you tell me which trail was the most popular for cattle drives going from San Antonio, Texas all the way to Abilene, Kansas?

• Chisholm Trail

• Goodnight-Loving Trail

• Western Trail

• Shawnee Trail

Can you guess the invention that put a full stop to cattle drives? It's a tricky one!

• A magical light

• A super fast flight

• A prickly barbed wire

• Speedy trains

Who do we have to thank for our ability to instantly communicate with each other, thanks to the invention of the phone?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• Thomas Edison

• Wright Brothers

• George Washington Carver

Who do you think took a giant leap for mankind and soared high in the sky, giving birth to the era of aviation?

• The telephone inventor, Alexander Graham Bell

• The light bulb genius, Thomas Edison

• The daring duo, Wright Brothers

• The agricultural scientist, George Washington Carver