WorksheetsTurn of the Century Review
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 2hrs 30mins
What importance did Cattle Trails have for former male slaves?
Black cowboys were always treated unfairly on the cattle drives and paid much less than the white cowboys.
Black cowboys were treated more fairly than in other areas of the country and paid based on their skills.
Black cowboys were not allowed to drive their cattle up the Chisholm trail due to the color of their skin.
Black cowboys were treated more fairly than white cowboys but still paid the same.
How did price incentives motivate ranchers to hire cowboys to drive their cattle all the way to Kansas?
Due to the Civil War, there was a shortage of beef in Kansas. Cattle were driven here by cowboys who would be paid money for each cow.
Due to the Civil War, cows in the southern states were shipped to Texas to be held until after the war. Cowboys drove them up to Kansas and were paid for each cow they returned .
Due to the Civil War, there was a shortage of beef in the East. Cattle could be sold for higher prices because the demand was greater than the supply.
Due to the Civil War, there was a surplus of beef in the East. Cattle could be sold for higher prices because the supply was greater than the demand.
Why were trails such as the Chisholm Trail important to the development of the United States in the nineteenth century?
The trails helped factory owners transport goods to railroad hubs so the goods could be shipped to other states.
The trails helped factory owners in the center of the country ship their goods to major port cities on the Gulf Coast.
The trails helped ranchers drive their cattle to major port cities so the cattle could be shipped internationally.
The trails helped ranchers drive their cattle to railroad hubs so the cattle could be shipped all over the country.
The Chisholm Trail connected Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Why was the Chisholm Trail important?
Homesteaders used the trail to guide them to new lands.
It was the main trail for settlers moving west.
It was a vital supply route for Native Americans on reservations.
Texas cowboys used the trail to drive cattle to railroads in Kansas.
What would be an example of opportunity cost?
Ranchers were able to sell lots of cattle to people in the east because so many people wanted beef.
Cattle ranchers sold cattle for $40 per head instead of $45 per head. Buyers saved $5.
Farmers had cattle and pigs to sell, but they were only able to ship one or the other to the east. They chose to ship the cattle to the east.
What MOST attracted Chinese immigrants to the United States in the nineteenth century?
religious freedom and jobs on farms
coal mining and jobs building canals
gold mining and jobs building railroads
political freedom and jobs in factories
What attracted immigrants to the Great Plains at the turn of the century?
large, urban immigrant communities
the prospect of indentured servitude
job opportunities building railroads
a booming, oil-driven economy
Which of the following provides the BEST explanation of the population trends illustrated in the graph?
Ireland was experiencing growth in food production from 1850 - 1859.
Ireland was experiencing population growth from 1850 - 1859.
Ireland was experiencing a great economy from 1850-1859
Ireland was experiencing bad living conditions from 1850 - 1859.
Which of the following is correct about the immigration trends illustrated in the graph?
The number of Irish immigrants who came to America decreased between 1840 and 1859.
The number of Irish immigrants who came to America increased between 1850 and 1859.
The number of Irish immigrants who came to America increased between 1850 and 1859.
The number of Irish immigrants who came to America decreased between 1890 and 1901.
Which of the following BEST completes the table?
Chicago, Illinois
Boston, Massachusetts
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
San Francisco, California
What is the MOST LIKELY explanation for the rapid population growth in Pittsburgh from 1860 to 1940?
Pittsubrgh became the center of the steel industry in the United States.
Pittsburgh became the most productive gold mining area in the country.
Pittsburgh became the country’s leader in telegraph and radio production.
Pittsburgh became the meatpacking capital of the eastern United States.
How did specialization in processing and packing meat help improve the standard of living in Chicago in the late 1800's and early 1900's?
Chicago did specialize in meat packing, so standard of living increased for many in the area.
Chicago did specialize in processing meat, so standard of living decreased.
Chicago did specialize in processing meat, so standard of living was not affected.
Chicago did specialize in processing meat, so most of the other businesses in the area went out of business.
Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
Population decreases and more railroads are built
Population increases and more railroads are built
Population decreases and less railroads are built
Population increases and less railroads are built
Based on the information in the map, what impact did Pittsburgh’s steel industry have on the area around it?
It decreased the population in the area.
It increased the amount of coal in the area.
It increased the number of railroads in the area.
It decreased the number of railroads in the area.
Based on your knowledge of agriculture and industry in the United States, how did the family likely get the food for the meal?
The steak was shipped from Chicago to Pittsburgh, where it was packaged, before arriving in New York.
The steak was shipped from Texas to New York,where it was packaged, before arriving in Chicago.
The steak was shipped from Texas to Chicago where it was packaged, before arriving in New York.
The steak was shipped from Texas to Pittsburg where it was packaged, before arriving in New York.
What location is being shown on the map for X?
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Chisholm Trail
Pittsburgh, PA
What location is being shown on the map for Y?
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Chisholm Trail
Pittsburgh, PA
What location is being shown on the map for Z?
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Chisholm Trail
Pittsburgh, PA
Jamaal just discovered that he is out of pencils, which he needs in order to do his homework. He goes to the store to buy pencils but wants to make a wise spending decision. Jamaal is MOST LIKELY to
buy one pencil for $5.00 rather than a cheaper pack of pencils.
buy a pack of pens if they cost less than a pack of pencils.
buy the most expensive pencils available as long as they are on sale.
buy a pack of pencils that costs $2.00 rather than one that costs $3.00.
Which of the following is an example of a price incentive?
A gallon of milk only cost $1.50 ten years ago, but today it costs $2.25.
An employer gives an employee a raise to reward her for her hard work.
A store usually sells candy bars for $1.00, but today is selling them for $0.75.
A stockbroker buys a share of stock and sells it later in order to make a profit.
Which of the following is one role of the household sector of an economy?
to collect taxes
to pay interest
to provide goods
to consume services
Which of the four sectors of the U.S. economy is formed by profit-seeking entrepreneurs who use resources to produce goods and services to sell?
banks
households
government
private businesses
Which of the four major sectors in the US economy provides checking accounts, savings accounts, and loans?
banks
households
government
private businesses
How do banks in the United States make MOST of their money?
taking customers’ property
investing in the stock market
selling houses that they buy from customers
loaning money to individuals and businesses
What is a financial document that outlines a person's income and expenses?
a loan application
a savings account
a personal budget
a checking account
Which part of a personal budget records the amount of money a person spends?
salary
income
expenses
interest earned
