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WorksheetsTurn of the Century
Total questions: 26
Worksheet time: 13mins
At the Turn of the Century, there was an overabundance of cattle in which state?
Georgia
Mississippi
New York
Texas
Texas Cattle Ranchers wanted to sell their cattle to people in the East and to people in the North because the demand for cows was.....
Not There
Unknown
Low
High
What was one reason the black cowboys went west?
They went to buy cattle.
They faced less discrimination in the west.
Why were the cattle drives eliminated at the end of the 1800's?
There were more railroads throughout the west.
There were no more cattle to ship.
Which of Thomas Edison's inventions had a lasting influence on American society?
the automobile
the airplane
the telephone
the light bulb
For what is George Washington Carver known?
completing the first powered airplane flight
developing an inexpensive and long-lasting light bulb
improving long-distance communication in the United States
identifying numerous uses for the peanut and sweet potato
For what are the Wright Brothers known?
identifying numerous uses for the peanut
completing the first powered airplane flight
developing an inexpensive and long-lasting light bulb
improving long-distance communication in the United States
Which of these BEST describes how Alexander Graham Bell’s invention impacted the world?
It made long distance travel faster and easier.
It helped mail reach people much more quickly.
It led to the creation of the motion picture industry.
It allowed people to talk to one another over greater distances.
What was the United States warship called that exploded killing over 200 American sailors?
US Maritime
USS Maine
USS Maybe
What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?
Cuba wanted to enslave Spain
Cuba wanted independence from Spain
Spain wanted to turn Cuba into vacation destination
Yellow Journalism is....
Accurate, Reliable News
Exaggerated News Reports
Which of the following was a leading cause of the United States entering the Spanish-American War?
The explosion of the USS Maine
Spain was a threat to America.
The U.S. wanted to add more territories to its empire.
At the end of the Spanish-American War, the United States gained which 3 territories?
Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain
Spain, Cuba, Guam
Philippines, Guam, Puerto Rico
Who was president of the United States during the Spanish-American War?
Abraham Lincoln
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
Barack Obama
The United States emerged as a world power after defeating Spain in the Spanish-American War.
True
False
Which country gained freedom from Spain during the Spanish American War?
Cuba
France
Canada
Mexico
What is the Panama Canal?
A river that runs through Panama
A manmade waterway connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans through Panama
The Panama Canal runs through the middle of Panama connecting which two oceans?
Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico
Indian Ocean and Pacific Ocean
Atlantic and Pacific Ocean
Emigration is...
leaving, or exiting, one's home country
moving into a new country
Immigration is...
leaving, or exiting, one's home country
moving into a new country
Where were most immigrants from?
Italy
Slavic Countries
Europe
Why were people wanting to emigrate from their home countries at the turn of the century?
to escape wars and persecution
for a chance at a better life
for religious freedom
ALL ARE CORRECT
MOST immigrants settled and found jobs...
in growing cities near where they entered the US
in the midwest where they became farmers
Why did so many immigrants choose to come to America?
It was close to their home country.
It was full of opportunity and free from persecution.
They had family in America.
