Unit 1 Turn of the Century Assessment

What was the main purpose of the Chisholm Trail?

• to get immigrants to new lands

• to help soldiers get supplies for the war

• to move cattle north to railroads in Kansas

• to help enslaved people escape during the Civil War

What slogan was created to encourage U.S. citizens to support the Spanish-American War?

• “Build the Canal!”

• “Remember the Maine!”

• “Stop Yellow Journalism!”

• “Remember the Spanish!”

Which turn of the century inventor is shown using one of his inventions to shine light on his book?

• Alexander Graham Bell

• George Washington Carver

• Orville Wright

• Thomas Edison

What natural resources led to the growth of Pittsburgh at the turn of the century?

• gold used to make coins

• iron ore used to make steel

• cash crops used in crop rotation

• meat used in the meat packing industry

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What was the name used to describe newspapers exaggerating events during the Spanish-American War to increase sales?

• Red Maine

• Yellow News

• Yellow Journalism

• Red Writing Skills

What was the name of the processing center on the East Coast for European Immigrants at the turn of the century?

• Ellis Island

• Angel Island

• Chisholm Island

• New York Island

______________ lost the Spanish-American war, and the United States took over their lands in the Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico.

• Spain

• France

• Mexico

• England

Which of the following is TRUE about life for black cowboys on cattle trails in Texas at the turn of the century?

• They were unable to locate cattle to move on the trails.

• They were not allowed to move their cattle up the trails.

• They were treated more fairly on the trails than in the cities.

• They were required to follow the cattle all the way to Pittsburgh.

Marty McFly moved to Chicago at the turn of the century. In which industry would he most likely find a job?

• gold mining

• meat packing

• peanut farming

• steel processing

Which war was President McKinley talking about in this quote?

• Civil War

• Spanish-American War

• Mexican-American War

• American Revolution War