Exploring Worcester County History

Which Native American tribe lived in the area now known as Worcester County, Maryland before European settlers arrived?

• Cherokee

• Pocomoke

• Sioux

• Apache

What is the name of the river that was important to Native Americans in Worcester County?

• Mississippi River

• Pocomoke River

• Colorado River

• Amazon River

Which European country first settled in the area that became Worcester County?

• Spain

• England

• France

• Italy

What year was Worcester County officially formed?

• 1742

• 1620

• 1800

• 1901

What was the main reason early settlers came to Worcester County?

• To find gold

• To farm and fish

• To mine coal

• To build railroads

During the Colonial period, what was a common crop grown in Worcester County?

• Rice

• Tobacco

• Wheat

• Cotton

Which war had a significant impact on Worcester County in the 1800s?

• World War I

• Civil War

• Revolutionary War

• War of 1812

What was Worcester County’s position during the Civil War?

• Supported the North (Union)

• Supported the South (Confederacy)

• Stayed neutral

• Joined another country

Which group of people gained more rights in Worcester County after the Civil War?

• Children

• Women

• Formerly enslaved people

• Tourists

What is the main governing body of Worcester County called?

• City Council

• County Commissioners

• State Senate

• School Board