SS Unit 2 Review

What was the reason for creating cattle trails?

• to bring cattle to the railroads

• to trade with American Indians

• to increase muscle mass of herds

• to raise the price of cattle at market

Who made the most money during the California Gold Rush?

• guides

• merchants

• politicians

• miners

Which industry is Pittsburgh, PA, known for?

• beef

• oil

• steel

• Textiles

Who improved the light bulb to make it safe for consumers?

• Orville Wright

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• George Washington Carver

What was one reason both Chicago, IL, and Pittsburgh, PA, were founded in their locations?

• They are on major waterways.

• It was easy to string electrical lines.

• Major railroads intersected in that area.

• There were large, open areas to land planes.

How did price incentives help ranchers decide where to sell cattle in the 1890s?

• Because prices of beef were highest in eastern cities, ranchers moved lots of cattle from Texas to the east.

• Because prices on beef were low in Texas and costs to move cattle were low, ranchers sold cattle only in Texas.

• Because prices of beef were high in Texas and costs to move cattle were low, ranchers sent cattle to other states.

• Because shipping costs were high and prices on beef were low in the east, ranchers moved their cattle to the east.

What helped Henry Ford produce the Model-T quickly and cheaply?

• The assembly line

• Government funding

• Low-quality products

• Low demand for automobiles

Which of the following best explains the concept of specialization?

• Specialization is when a city feels special because of their excellent performance in business.

• Specialization is when you focus at doing one thing really well, so that you can be the best at that one thing.

• Specialization is trying to become skilled at many different things, so that you can be the best at everything.

• Specialization is when a city has sales in all stores in the city and there are many "specials" going on in each of the stores.

Which statement explains one of the reasons why Chicago grew so rapidly during the turn of the century?

• There were many canals that surrounded Chicago. D. Many people moved to Chicago because they had cars and wanted to live in a big city

• There were a lot of farms that required migrant workers.

• The city had many stockyards, meat packing plants, and railroad related factories.

• Many people moved to Chicago because they had cars and wanted to live in a big city

What was the primary reason for the establishment of cattle trails in the American West?

• To facilitate the movement of settlers

• To connect cattle ranches with mining camps

• To provide a direct route for cattle drives to railheads

• To avoid territories controlled by Native American tribes