Social Studies - Week 6 (Changing Communities in Ohio)

The population of Cincinnati has not grown much since the 1800's.

• True

• False

Study the resource map of Ohio.

Which city most likely developed a lumber industry based on the map?

• Dayton

• Marietta

• Portmouth

• Akron

Why did Toledo drain the Great Black Swamp? Choose all that apply.

• to build a railroad

• to access resources

• to reduce disease

• to manufacture tires

Which Ohio city became home to the rubber and tire industries?

• Toledo

• Columbus

• Cleveland

• Akron

Read the passage from the student edition. 

"Immigrants began moving to Columbus because the land was cheap. … Columbus became a crossroads where multiple railroads met. … In the 20th century, major roads and interstate highways were built. … Suburbs and nearby communities eventually became part of Columbus. It is now the most populous city in the state." —Columbus

Which statement best summarizes the passage?

• Railroads usually bypassed Columbus.

• Columbus remains a small town today.

• Transportation helped Columbus grow.

• Columbus has few local natural resources.

Choose the words that best complete the sentence.

Cleveland's major industry changed from _________ to __________ in the early 20th century.

• steel; tourism

• shipping; steel

• agriculture; shipping

• tourism; agriculture

Look at these pictures of Toledo.

The picture on the left is from the early 1900s. The one on the right is from 2013. 

Describe how Toledo has changed over time.

Choose more than one answer (short answer question).

• Toledo has more large buildings.

• Steamboats not on the river.

• No longer a factory on the river.

• There have been no changes to Toledo over time.

Articles from Studies Weekly are primary sources.

• True

• False