Module 17 - An Age of Democracy and Progress

Fill in the blanks: The idea of Manifest Destiny was used to explain why the U.S. forced the Cherokee Indians to leave their land in __________ and move to __________, on what became known as the Trail of Tears because many died during the journey.

• A. Florida, B. Texas

• B. Georgia, D. Oklahoma

• C. Alabama, E. Kansas

• D. South Carolina, F. Nebraska

Why did many Jewish people from Eastern Europe move to the United States in the late 1800s?

• They were seeking better economic opportunities.

• They wanted to escape political unrest in their home countries.

• They were fleeing from oppressive regimes that targeted them because of their religion.

• Their home countries treated them badly because of their religion.

What event was brought back in 1896 and watched by people around the world?

• The World Series

• The FIFA World Cup

• The Olympic Games

• The Tour de France

Match each invention to the person who created or improved it: Telegraph, Telephone, Electric Motor, Electric Light Bulb.

• A. Thomas Edison - Electric Light Bulb, B. Samuel Morse - Telegraph, C. Nikola Tesla - Electric Motor, D. Alexander Graham Bell - Telephone

• A. Albert Einstein - Electric Light Bulb, B. Samuel Morse - Telegraph, C. Michael Faraday - Electric Motor, D. Alexander Graham Bell - Telephone

• A. Thomas Edison - Electric Light Bulb, B. Samuel Morse - Telegraph, C. Michael Faraday - Electric Motor, D. Alexander Graham Bell - Telephone

• A. Thomas Edison - Electric Light Bulb, B. Nikola Tesla - Telegraph, C. Michael Faraday - Electric Motor, D. Alexander Graham Bell - Telephone

Why did Queen Victoria of Britain stay out of public life for the rest of her years?

• A. Her husband, Prince Albert, died.

• B. She was advised by her ministers to retire.

• C. She wanted to focus on her family.

• D. She was unhappy with the political situation.

What caused many people to move to Australia quickly?

• Gold was discovered

• New farming techniques were introduced

• A major war broke out

• Climate change made it more habitable

Who were the first white settlers sent to Australia?

• A. Prisoners

• B. Explorers

• C. Missionaries

• D. Traders

What amendment gave Black men the right to vote in the U.S.?

• A. 13th Amendment

• B. 14th Amendment

• C. 15th Amendment

• D. 19th Amendment