Checkpoint 2 Game for Social Studies

Where is Chicago located?

• In the East Coast

• In the Midwest

• In the South

• In the West

About 1/4 of all cowboys between 1860 - 1880 were African American. What did they contribute to this time in history?

• They contributed skills in ranching, horsemanship, and cultural influences to cowboy culture.
• They contributed to the development of urban architecture.
• They were known for their expertise in fishing.
• They primarily focused on farming techniques.

Why was the Spanish-American War fought?

• To help Cuba get independence from Spain

• To take land from Mexico

• To start a war with England

• To help Canada

Who was the President of the United States during the Spanish-American War?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• William McKinley

• Franklin Roosevelt

What did the United States gain after the Spanish-American War?

• New states

• Territories from Spain

• More cows

• More trains

Who was the President when the Panama Canal was built?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• William McKinley

• Theodore Roosevelt

Why did so many immigrants move to California in the late 1800s?

• The Gold Rush and economic opportunities such as railroad jobs.

• The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad.
• The establishment of Hollywood as a film hub.
• The promise of free land from the government.

Why did so many people, including immigrants, move to Northeastern cities like Pittsburgh in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

• To escape harsh weather conditions in their home countries.
• The desire for a quieter rural lifestyle.
• The pursuit of educational opportunities in the countryside.
• The availability of manufacturing jobs in the booming industrial sector.

Why was the Panama Canal so important?

• The Panama Canal was important for facilitating global trade and reducing shipping times.
• It was important for connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans only for fishing.
• The canal was primarily used for military purposes.
• It was built to provide a scenic route for tourists.

What 2 cities were known for the railroad industry in the early history of the USA due to their access to natural resources to make steel?

• New York, Los Angeles
• Atlanta, Seattle
• Denver, Miami
• Pittsburgh, Chicago