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Worksheets1 Nine Weeks Social Studies Review
Total questions: 83
Worksheet time: 43mins
Why was there a shortage of cattle in the east?
They died.
There weren't many to begin with.
The Civil War soldiers ate most of it during the war.
None of these.
How long did the cowboys and cattle trails last?
10 years
20 years
100 years
50 years
What was the solution to getting the Texas cattle to the east?
herding the cattle to places like Kansas with railheads and putting them on trains
putting them on trucks
putting them on wagons in Kansas
herding them to the east
The first cattle trail that led to Kansas was called the
Great Western Trail
Chisholm Trail
Panama Canal
Abeline, Kansas
A group of former slaves who worked on the cattle trails were called ____________________.
Black Cowboys
Joqueres
Spanish Cowboys
gold hunters
A group of former slaves who worked on the cattle trails were called ____________________.
Black Cowboys
Joqueres
Spanish Cowboys
gold hunters
Black Cowboys had less ____________on cattle trails.
work
responsibility
discrimination
help
What played a big role in cattle prices at the turn of the century?
high demand in the east
low supply in Texas
high supply in the east
high demand in Texas
Why were the Cattle transported by railroads to Chicago?
Chicago had all of the ranches.
Chicago had all of the cattle trails
Chicago had a large meat packing industry
Chicago had all of the workers to take care of the cattle
What trail is line B pointing to?
Chisholm
Good Night Loving
Nat Love Trail
The Great Western
What does the star at point C indicate?
Chisholm Trail
Good Night Loving
Chicago, Illinois
The Great Western Trail
Why was the Chisholm Trail important to America?
it created the desire to build more roads for transportation
it provided a source of income for Chinese immigrants
it supplied Eastern state with a supply of beef
it improved homesteaders' ability to find land
Which best describes the treatment of African American cowboys by other cowboys?
less harsh discrimination
little interest
concern over timliness
jealousy about work
Why were cattle drives profitable for Texas ranchers?
people paid to watch the cattle drives
cattle grew fatter as they traveled the trails
Railroads paid ranchers to use their services
cattle could be sold for more money in the East
Which trail is the Chisholm Trail?
the left trail
the right trail
How did the Chisholm trail help develop the United States?
the trails allowed cattle to be shipped internationally
the trails helped ranchers bring the cattle to hubs to be shipped all over the country
the trails helped factory owners transport goods to other states
A trail used to drive cattle from Texas to Abilene, Kansas during the period following the Civil War.
Great Western Trail
Chisholm Trail
A trail used to drive cattle from Texas to Abilene, Kansas during the period following the Civil War.
Great Western Trail
Chisholm Trail
Which city does the red dot represent?
Chicago, IL
Pittsburgh, PA
New York, NY
Bostoon, MA
Which best describes the treatment of African American cowboys by other cowboys?
less harsh discrimination
little interest
concern over timliness
jealousy about work
Why were cattle drives profitable for Texas ranchers?
people paid to watch the cattle drives
cattle grew fatter as they traveled the trails
Railroads paid ranchers to use their services
cattle could be sold for more money in the East
Which territories to the United States gain as a result of the Spanish-American war? (select more than one)
the Phillipines
Puerto Rico
Guam
Cuba
Spain
Who commissioned the construction of the Panama Canal after serving in the Spanish-American War?
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Franklin Delano Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
How did the United States help the U.S Navy and economy during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency?
building a canal
gaining new islands
defeating Spain
defeating Europe
Who was President during the Spanish-American war?
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinney
Abraham Lincoln
Franklin D. Roosevelt
A group of former slaves who worked on the cattle trails were called ____________________.
Black Cowboys
Joqueres
Spanish Cowboys
gold hunters
Black Cowboys had less ____________on cattle trails.
work
responsibility
discrimination
help
What played a big role in cattle prices at the turn of the century?
high demand in the east
low supply in Texas
high supply in the east
high demand in Texas
Why were the Cattle transported by railroads to Chicago?
Chicago had all of the ranches.
Chicago had all of the cattle trails
Chicago had a large meat packing industry
Chicago had all of the workers to take care of the cattle
Immigrants came to America mainly by _________.
helicopters
boats
horses
trains
Immigrants came to the United States to ___________.
have freedom of religion
find jobs
have a better life
all of the above
Asian immigrants came through which immigration station?
Angel Island
Ellis Island
Immigration Island
Dolphin Island
European immigrants came through which immigration station?
Angel Island
Ellis Island
Immigration Island
Dolphin Island
Where did most European immigrants settle when they arrived in America?
Canada
the South
the Northeast and Midwest
the West
True or False: Most immigrants established close-knit communities when they arrived in America so they could share the same culture and language.
True
False
Angel Island was located in the ____________ part of the United States.
Western
Eastern
Southern
Northern
Ellis Island was located in the ____________ part of the United States.
Western
Eastern
Northern
Southern
The United States had many factory jobs available at the turn of the century.
True
False
True or False: Immigrants did not face discrimination when they came to the United States.
True
False
How did the telephone change the way people communicate?
Let Americans send instant messages using Morse Code.
Lit homes and streets by the use of electricity.
Let Americans talk over long distances.
Let Americans play back audio.
Allowed movement of people and goods over long distances by using a steam engine.
Discovered many new ways to use the peanut
Henry Ford
George Washington Carver
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Wright Brothers
Invented the telephone
Henry Ford
George Washington Carver
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Wright Brothers
Invented the light bulb
Henry Ford
George Washington Carver
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Wright Brothers
a person who moves to another country to live there permanently
industrialist
soldier
Europeans
immigrant
Why did people want to come to the United States? Choose 3
to escape war or prejudice
because of job opportunities in the United States
because all people were treated completely equal in the United States in the 1800's.
because they were poor
Why did Andrew Carnegie choose Pittsburgh for his steel industry? Choose Two!
Natural Resources Available .
Access to waterways and railroads.
The meat factories had already been established.
He loved living in Pennsylvania.
What location on the map is box A pointing at?
Chicago, Illinois
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
What location on the map is box B pointing at?
Chicago, Illinois
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
What location on the map is box C pointing at?
Chicago, Illinois
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
People earning income by selling their labor
Provides checking accounts
Provides public services such as education, law enforcement, and national defense (military)
Consumes (buys) goods such as books, toys, games, and sports equipment
Manufactures and sells goods such as automobiles, computers, school supplies, and clothing
Consumes (buys) services such as child care, cell phone service, dental care, and haircuts
Consumes (buys) services such as child care, cell phone service, dental care, and haircuts
Loans money to customers
Produce and sell services such as photography, lawn care, manicures & pedicures, and piano lessons
Provides public goods such as highways, parks, and schools
How do households make demands on businesses?
by providing services
by becoming employees
by deciding which goods to purchase
by putting their money in savings accounts
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?
scarcity
rationing
opportunity cost
voluntary exchange
Which items would the U.S. government MOST LIKELY use taxes to build? Choose TWO of the following.
a highway
a store
a house
a bridge
a car
Why are banks able to make loans to people?
They are given money for loans by the government.
They pay interest for the money saved in the bank.
They use money other people have saved in the bank.
They charge fees for using check and ATM cards.
Which of the following BEST describes income?
Money received from a parent to pay for ice cream at lunch.
Money spent on a pair of new Nike Shoes.
Money donated to a charity.
Money received for completing your weekly chores.
Which of the following is a benefit of having a personal savings plan?
Personal savings plans let people spend more time doing activities they enjoy.
People who save money are able to spend more money in the future and pay for unexpected expenses.
People who save money are able to spend a lot of money right now.
Personal savings plans help people have an unbalanced budget.
A budget helps people make responsible economic decisions.
True
False
Check all statements that are true about a balanced budget.
A balanced budget is when you have more expense than income.
A balanced budget is when you have the same number of ten dollar bills as one dollar bills.
A balanced budget is when income is equal to or greater than expenses.
A balanced budget helps you make responsible spending and saving decisions.
What is the difference between income and expense (expenditures)?
An expenditure is money that is saved; an income is money that is spent
An expenditure is money that is earned; an income is money that is received
An income is money that is given to another person; an expenditure is money that is received by another person
An income is money that is received; an expenditure is money that is spent
Which of the following is the MOST financially responsible decision?
Kate sold her old bike helmet for $10 to a friend. She gave the $10 to her favorite charity.
Jared gets $50 for his birthday from his grandma. He spends $75 on XBox games.
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.
Jerry earns $100 lifeguarding. He spent $5 on lunch and put the other $95 in the bank.
When companies lower a price to attract consumers.
price incentive
obstacle
supply
demand
