African American Coal Miners: Helen, West Virginia

What were three main reasons why black people in the South moved to north to look for work?

• for better pay
• for better food
• more freedom
• for better treatment

What was the job in the coal mine that most African American miners do?

• managing hot ovens
• coal loaders
• Dynamite makers
• farmers

How many tons of coals did some miners loaded out?

• 2 tons
• 2.5 tons
• 5 tons
• 10 tons

Fill in the blanks: "The more coal they _______, the more money they ______.

• mind, made
• made, mined
• mined, made
• ate, spent

How much money did some coal loaders make?

• $1.60
• $122.78
• $0.25
• $5

Why do miners use the gunpowder?

• To blow up the big rock to get to the coal.
• Because it's fun.
• They do not use the gunpowder.
• Because it smells good.

Why did they need the coal?

• Because it looked pretty.
• Because it was the source of energy.
• Because it was natural.
• Because people needed a job.

How does this type of train move forward?

• with gasoline
• with solar power
• with coal
• with water

Which animals did miners use to carry the coal outside of the mine?

• bears
• llamas
• horses
• mules

How much did the hot oven managers earn?

• $1.60
• $122.78
• $0.25
• $5