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1 Nine Weeks Social Studies Review

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why was there a shortage of cattle in the east?

a)

They died.

b)

There weren't many to begin with.

c)

The Civil War soldiers ate most of it during the war.

d)

None of these.

2.

How long did the cowboys and cattle trails last?

a)

10 years

b)

20 years

c)

100 years

d)

50 years

3.

What was the solution to getting the Texas cattle to the east?

a)

herding the cattle to places like Kansas with railheads and putting them on trains

b)

putting them on trucks

c)

putting them on wagons in Kansas

d)

herding them to the east

4.

The first cattle trail that led to Kansas was called the

a)

Great Western Trail

b)

Chisholm Trail

c)

Panama Canal

d)

Abeline, Kansas

5.

A group of former slaves who worked on the cattle trails were called ____________________.

a)

Black Cowboys

b)

Joqueres

c)

Spanish Cowboys

d)

gold hunters

6.

A group of former slaves who worked on the cattle trails were called ____________________.

a)

Black Cowboys

b)

Joqueres

c)

Spanish Cowboys

d)

gold hunters

7.

Black Cowboys had less ____________on cattle trails.

a)

work

b)

responsibility

c)

discrimination

d)

help

8.

What played a big role in cattle prices at the turn of the century?

a)

high demand in the east

b)

low supply in Texas

c)

high supply in the east

d)

high demand in Texas

9.

Why were the Cattle transported by railroads to Chicago?

a)

Chicago had all of the ranches.

b)

Chicago had all of the cattle trails

c)

Chicago had a large meat packing industry

d)

Chicago had all of the workers to take care of the cattle

10.

What trail is line B pointing to?

a)

Chisholm

b)

Good Night Loving

c)

Nat Love Trail

d)

The Great Western

11.

What does the star at point C indicate?

a)

Chisholm Trail

b)

Good Night Loving

c)

Chicago, Illinois

d)

The Great Western Trail

12.

Why was the Chisholm Trail important to America?

a)

it created the desire to build more roads for transportation

b)

it provided a source of income for Chinese immigrants

c)

it supplied Eastern state with a supply of beef

d)

it improved homesteaders' ability to find land

13.

Which best describes the treatment of African American cowboys by other cowboys?

a)

less harsh discrimination

b)

little interest

c)

concern over timliness

d)

jealousy about work

14.

Why were cattle drives profitable for Texas ranchers?

a)

people paid to watch the cattle drives

b)

cattle grew fatter as they traveled the trails

c)

Railroads paid ranchers to use their services

d)

cattle could be sold for more money in the East

15.

Which trail is the Chisholm Trail?

a)

the left trail

b)

the right trail

16.

How did the Chisholm trail help develop the United States?

a)

the trails allowed cattle to be shipped internationally

b)

the trails helped ranchers bring the cattle to hubs to be shipped all over the country

c)

the trails helped factory owners transport goods to other states

17.

A trail used to drive cattle from Texas to Abilene, Kansas during the period following the Civil War.

a)

Great Western Trail

b)

Chisholm Trail

18.

A trail used to drive cattle from Texas to Abilene, Kansas during the period following the Civil War.

a)

Great Western Trail

b)

Chisholm Trail

19.

Which city does the red dot represent?

a)

Chicago, IL

b)

Pittsburgh, PA

c)

New York, NY

d)

Bostoon, MA

20.

Which best describes the treatment of African American cowboys by other cowboys?

a)

less harsh discrimination

b)

little interest

c)

concern over timliness

d)

jealousy about work

21.

Why were cattle drives profitable for Texas ranchers?

a)

people paid to watch the cattle drives

b)

cattle grew fatter as they traveled the trails

c)

Railroads paid ranchers to use their services

d)

cattle could be sold for more money in the East

22.

Which territories to the United States gain as a result of the Spanish-American war? (select more than one)

a)

the Phillipines

b)

Puerto Rico

c)

Guam

d)

Cuba

e)

Spain

23.

Who commissioned the construction of the Panama Canal after serving in the Spanish-American War?

a)

William McKinley

b)

Theodore Roosevelt

c)

Franklin Delano Roosevelt

d)

Abraham Lincoln

24.

How did the United States help the U.S Navy and economy during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency?

a)

building a canal

b)

gaining new islands

c)

defeating Spain

d)

defeating Europe

25.

Who was President during the Spanish-American war?

a)

Theodore Roosevelt

b)

William McKinney

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Franklin D. Roosevelt

26.

A group of former slaves who worked on the cattle trails were called ____________________.

a)

Black Cowboys

b)

Joqueres

c)

Spanish Cowboys

d)

gold hunters

27.

Black Cowboys had less ____________on cattle trails.

a)

work

b)

responsibility

c)

discrimination

d)

help

28.

What played a big role in cattle prices at the turn of the century?

a)

high demand in the east

b)

low supply in Texas

c)

high supply in the east

d)

high demand in Texas

29.

Why were the Cattle transported by railroads to Chicago?

a)

Chicago had all of the ranches.

b)

Chicago had all of the cattle trails

c)

Chicago had a large meat packing industry

d)

Chicago had all of the workers to take care of the cattle

30.

Immigrants came to America mainly by _________.

a)

helicopters

b)

boats

c)

horses

d)

trains

31.

Immigrants came to the United States to ___________.

a)

have freedom of religion

b)

find jobs

c)

have a better life

d)

all of the above

32.

Asian immigrants came through which immigration station?

a)

Angel Island

b)

Ellis Island

c)

Immigration Island

d)

Dolphin Island

33.

European immigrants came through which immigration station?

a)

Angel Island

b)

Ellis Island

c)

Immigration Island

d)

Dolphin Island

34.

Where did most European immigrants settle when they arrived in America?

a)

Canada

b)

the South

c)

the Northeast and Midwest

d)

the West

35.

True or False: Most immigrants established close-knit communities when they arrived in America so they could share the same culture and language.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Angel Island was located in the ____________ part of the United States.

a)

Western

b)

Eastern

c)

Southern

d)

Northern

37.

Ellis Island was located in the ____________ part of the United States.

a)

Western

b)

Eastern

c)

Northern

d)

Southern

38.

The United States had many factory jobs available at the turn of the century.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

True or False: Immigrants did not face discrimination when they came to the United States.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

How did the telephone change the way people communicate?

a)

Let Americans send instant messages using Morse Code.

b)

Lit homes and streets by the use of electricity.

c)

Let Americans talk over long distances.

d)

Let Americans play back audio.

e)

Allowed movement of people and goods over long distances by using a steam engine.

41.

Discovered many new ways to use the peanut

a)

Henry Ford

b)

George Washington Carver

c)

Alexander Graham Bell

d)

Thomas Edison

e)

Wright Brothers

42.

Invented the telephone

a)

Henry Ford

b)

George Washington Carver

c)

Alexander Graham Bell

d)

Thomas Edison

e)

Wright Brothers

43.

Invented the light bulb

a)

Henry Ford

b)

George Washington Carver

c)

Alexander Graham Bell

d)

Thomas Edison

e)

Wright Brothers

44.

a person who moves to another country to live there permanently

a)

industrialist

b)

soldier

c)

Europeans

d)

immigrant

45.

Why did people want to come to the United States? Choose 3

a)

to escape war or prejudice

b)

because of job opportunities in the United States

c)

because all people were treated completely equal in the United States in the 1800's.

d)

because they were poor

46.
Who became famous because they were the first to design & successfully fly an airplane that could hold a human?
a)
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen
b)
Orville & Wilbur Wright
c)
Amelia Earhart & Charles Lindbergh
d)
Dylan & Cole Sprouse
47.
Where did the Wright Brothers take their first flight?
a)
Savannah, Georgia
b)
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
c)
Charleston, South Carolina
d)
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
48.

Why did Andrew Carnegie choose Pittsburgh for his steel industry? Choose Two!

a)

Natural Resources Available .

b)

Access to waterways and railroads.

c)

The meat factories had already been established.

d)

He loved living in Pennsylvania.

49.

What location on the map is box A pointing at?

a)

Chicago, Illinois

b)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

c)

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

50.

What location on the map is box B pointing at?

a)

Chicago, Illinois

b)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

c)

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

51.

What location on the map is box C pointing at?

a)

Chicago, Illinois

b)

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

c)

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

52.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
People earning income by selling their labor
a)
businesses
b)
households
c)
banks
d)
government
53.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Provides checking accounts
a)
households
b)
banks
c)
businesses
d)
government
54.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Provides public services such as education, law enforcement, and national defense (military)
a)
banks
b)
households
c)
businesses
d)
government
55.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Consumes (buys) goods such as books, toys, games, and sports equipment
a)
government
b)
businesses
c)
households
d)
banks
56.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Manufactures and sells goods such as automobiles, computers, school supplies, and clothing
a)
households
b)
businesses
c)
government
d)
banks
57.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Consumes (buys) services such as child care, cell phone service, dental care, and haircuts
a)
households
b)
businesses
c)
banks
d)
government
58.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Consumes (buys) services such as child care, cell phone service, dental care, and haircuts
a)
households
b)
businesses
c)
banks
d)
government
59.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Loans money to customers
a)
households
b)
banks
c)
government
d)
businesses
60.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Produce and sell services such as photography, lawn care, manicures & pedicures, and piano lessons
a)
households
b)
banks
c)
government
d)
businesses
61.
Which sector of the American economy is this describing?
Provides public goods such as highways, parks, and schools
a)
households
b)
banks
c)
government
d)
businesses
62.
_________________ take risks to develop new goods and services to start a business.
a)
Stock Markets
b)
Governments
c)
Entrepreneurs
d)
Households
63.
The amount of money exchanged for a good or service is the _________________.
a)
price
b)
sale
c)
discount
d)
salary
64.
The United States has a market economy.  This means that ___________ own the businesses. It also means that people can choose what they want to buy.
a)
government
b)
banks
c)
citizens
d)
other countries
65.
______________  is the battle for your business between sellers of a particular good or service. For instance, if Staples sells markers for $2.49, but Walmart sells them for $.97, this is ______________. This helps to keep prices low.
a)
Competition
b)
Market
c)
Entrepreneur
d)
Trade
66.
This is the amount of product available.
a)
Demand
b)
Scarcity
c)
Opportunity Cost
d)
Supply
67.
A new toy came out before the holidays and they cannot keep enough on the shelves! This is an example of:
a)
High Supply
b)
High Demand
c)
Low Supply
d)
Low Demand
68.

How do households make demands on businesses?

a)

by providing services

b)

by becoming employees

c)

by deciding which goods to purchase

d)

by putting their money in savings accounts

69.

Suppose you had ten dollars to spend. You could either buy books or games for your phone. You decide to purchase the games. Which would the books be called?

a)

scarcity

b)

rationing

c)

opportunity cost

d)

voluntary exchange

70.

Which items would the U.S. government MOST LIKELY use taxes to build? Choose TWO of the following.

a)

a highway

b)

a store

c)

a house

d)

a bridge

e)

a car

71.

Why are banks able to make loans to people?

a)

They are given money for loans by the government.

b)

They pay interest for the money saved in the bank.

c)

They use money other people have saved in the bank.

d)

They charge fees for using check and ATM cards.

72.
Taxes paid on money earned at work are called:
a)
income taxes
b)
estate taxes
c)
sales taxes
d)
property taxes
73.
____________ is a way to keep track of spending.
a)
a savings account
b)
a budget
c)
an investment
d)
a price incentive
74.
money earned through employment (job) and investments
a)
incentive
b)
taxation
c)
income
d)
costs
75.
What are the two MAIN elements of a personal budget?
a)
capital and labor 
b)
needs and wants
c)
supply and demand
d)
income and expenses
76.
Emily has the choice between buying her new favorite movie on DVD or getting the new pair of sandals she has been wanting. If Emily chooses the shoes, what is her opportunity cost?
a)
The shoes
b)
The DVD
77.

Which of the following BEST describes income?

a)

Money received from a parent to pay for ice cream at lunch.

b)

Money spent on a pair of new Nike Shoes.

c)

Money donated to a charity.

d)

Money received for completing your weekly chores.

78.

Which of the following is a benefit of having a personal savings plan?

a)

Personal savings plans let people spend more time doing activities they enjoy.

b)

People who save money are able to spend more money in the future and pay for unexpected expenses.

c)

People who save money are able to spend a lot of money right now.

d)

Personal savings plans help people have an unbalanced budget.

79.

A budget helps people make responsible economic decisions.

a)

True

b)

False

80.

Check all statements that are true about a balanced budget.

a)

A balanced budget is when you have more expense than income.

b)

A balanced budget is when you have the same number of ten dollar bills as one dollar bills.

c)

A balanced budget is when income is equal to or greater than expenses.

d)

A balanced budget helps you make responsible spending and saving decisions.

81.

What is the difference between income and expense (expenditures)?

a)

An expenditure is money that is saved; an income is money that is spent

b)

An expenditure is money that is earned; an income is money that is received

c)

An income is money that is given to another person; an expenditure is money that is received by another person

d)

An income is money that is received; an expenditure is money that is spent

82.

Which of the following is the MOST financially responsible decision?

a)

Kate sold her old bike helmet for $10 to a friend. She gave the $10 to her favorite charity.

b)

Jared gets $50 for his birthday from his grandma. He spends $75 on XBox games.

c)

Sue was paid $25 for helping her neighbor in the yard. She spent $20 on a t-shirt and $5 on ice cream at the mall.

d)

Jerry earns $100 lifeguarding. He spent $5 on lunch and put the other $95 in the bank.

83.

When companies lower a price to attract consumers.

a)

price incentive

b)

obstacle

c)

supply

d)

demand