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WorksheetsFamous Pennsylvanians
Total questions: 12
Worksheet time: 6mins
Why is Milton Hershey important in Pennsylvania's history?
He ran a candy company and started a school.
He founded the colony of Pennsylvania.
He was the first governor of the state.
He owned a steel mill and ran a railroad company.
Milton Hershey's first successful candy business made and sold what type of candy?
Skittles
Bubble Gum
Taffy
Caramels
Which of these was NOT a contribution of Andrew Carnegie?
Carnegie Steel Corporation
Carnegie-Mellon University
Railroads connecting Pittsburgh and New York City
Many branches of public libraries
Andrew Carnegie dominated the steel industry in the 1800s by using a faster method for production. How did this development effect industry in the United States?
Producing quality steel made it possible to build railroads, bridges, and taller buildings.
It helped unite people with better communication.
Products from Europe could be shipped faster to the United States
He created many museums for people to visit.
was the largest producer of pickles, vinegar, and ketchup in the United States. He was a progressive employer for his time and was one of the few food processors to support a federal Pure Food Act.
Ben Franklin
Thoams Jefferson
Henry Heinz
James Buchanan
Henry Heinz started his business making and selling to his neighbors.
chocolate bars
mustard
horseradish sauce
mayonnaise
Henry Heinz came up the the slogan while riding the train in New York. He came up with this slogan in 1896 and today they market well over 5,700 products!
57 Varieties
Heinz Ketchup
75 Varieties
Man of Steel
In which year did Benjamin Franklin sign the Constitution?
1730
1737
1787
2022
Which best describes the items listed here?
● bifocal glasses ● efficient stove ● fire department ● postmaster to deliver mail
All were popular ideas or inventions in England.
All are examples of Benjamin Franklin's interest in improving people's daily lives.
All were created by Thomas Jefferson.
All were produced or created in Virginia and then spread throughout the country.
This man was born in Mercersburg, PA, went to college in Carlisle, PA and studied law in Lancaster, PA. He became the 15th president of the United States. He was
Abraham Lincoln
Benjamin Franklin
James Buchanan
Captain America
President James Buchanon was unable to stop the from happening in the United States in 1861.
World War I
Civil War
World War II
Revolutionary War
Who is the most awesome 3rd grade Social Studies teacher?
Mrs. Creaven
Mrs. Bryan
Ms. Rizzo
Elmo
