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SS Unit 3 Review

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 27mins

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Class
Date
1.

Some American leaders wanted to build an empire with colonies in other parts of the world after acquiring Alaska and Hawaii. This is called ____________.

a)

materialism

b)

imperialism

c)

capitalism

d)

journalism

2.

A group of African American fighters known as the ______________ joined the Rough Riders.

a)

Buffalo Soldiers

b)

Buffalo Riders

c)

Rough Soldiers

d)

Rough Riders

3.

Hey there, cowboy! Can you guess what cattle ranchers used to guide their cattle on those long, dusty cattle drives?

a)

Cowhands, yeehaw!

b)

Ranch hands, partner!

c)

Cowboys, saddle up!

d)

Cows, moo!

4.

Hey cowboy! Can you tell us what the cattle ranchers used cowhands for? Was it to lead their cattle on ____________________?

a)

a thrilling cattle drive

b)

a dusty cattle road

c)

a wild cow drive

d)

a lively cattle roundup

5.

Can you guess the path that our cowboy friends would take to guide their cattle to the railheads?

a)

cattle trail

b)

cattle road

c)

cattle route

d)

cattle tour

6.

Can you guess the term for a city located on a railroad track?

a)

railhead

b)

rail track

c)

railroad city

d)

trackhead

7.

Howdy partner! Can you tell me which trail was the most popular for cattle drives going from San Antonio, Texas all the way to Abilene, Kansas?

a)

Chisholm Trail

b)

Goodnight-Loving Trail

c)

Western Trail

d)

Shawnee Trail

8.

Can you guess the invention that put a full stop to cattle drives? It's a tricky one!

a)

A magical light

b)

A super fast flight

c)

A prickly barbed wire

d)

Speedy trains

9.

Who do we have to thank for our ability to instantly communicate with each other, thanks to the invention of the phone?

a)

Alexander Graham Bell

b)

Thomas Edison

c)

Wright Brothers

d)

George Washington Carver

10.

Who do you think took a giant leap for mankind and soared high in the sky, giving birth to the era of aviation?

a)

The telephone inventor, Alexander Graham Bell

b)

The light bulb genius, Thomas Edison

c)

The daring duo, Wright Brothers

d)

The agricultural scientist, George Washington Carver

11.

Guess who? This genius came up with the idea of crop rotation and invented hundreds of products using peanuts, sweet potatoes and soybeans!

a)

Alexander Graham Bell

b)

Thomas Edison

c)

Wright Brothers

d)

George Washington Carver

12.

Who do you think invented the phonograph or record player, a device that made it possible for us to record and play back music or speech? And who came up with the brilliant idea of the electric light bulb, which not only made our homes cleaner and safer, but also allowed factories and shops to stay open after dark?

a)

Alexander Graham Bell

b)

Thomas Edison

c)

Wright Brothers

d)

George Washington Carver

13.

Can you guess the reason why a whopping 25 million immigrants packed their bags and moved to the United States between 1880-1924?

a)

  • Job opportunities

  • Escaping persecution (unfair treatment or punishment)

  • Seeking political freedom

b)

  • Job opportunities

  • Seeking political freedom

c)

  • Job opportunities

  • Religious freedom

  • Seeking political freedom

d)

  • Family reasons

  • Adventure

  • Religious freedom

14.

Can you guess how Asian immigrants were treated differently than their European counterparts?

a)

Did they face more prejudice, were more of them not allowed in the country, and did they have to stay longer at Angel Island?

b)

Did they face more prejudice, were more of them not allowed in the country, and did they have to stay longer at Ellis Island?

c)

Did they face more prejudice and then decide to return to their home country?

d)

Were they well liked and found jobs easily?

15.

Imagine you've time-traveled to the past and became an immigrant worker. How would you describe your working conditions?

a)

Long hours of work with little pay to show for it

b)

Short hours of work but with a hefty paycheck

c)

Long hours of work but with a hefty paycheck

d)

Short hours of work with little pay to show for it

16.

Imagine you're a time traveler visiting the 19th century. You come across 'tenements'. What do you see?

a)

Places that are crowded, unsafe, with no windows, and no water

b)

Places that are beautifully furnished in safe neighborhoods

c)

Places that are crowded but in good condition

d)

Places that are not crowded but have horrible living conditions

17.

Imagine you're in the shoes of an American worker in the past. You're working tirelessly for minimal pay. Suddenly, you hear rumors of new immigrants coming in. What would you fear losing the most to these newcomers?

a)

Your cozy little home

b)

Your loving family

c)

Your hard-earned job

d)

Your cherished religion

18.

Guess what? _______ made it super tricky for immigrants to step foot in the United States, and oh boy, did they face some serious prejudice when they finally did! But guess what? They overcame these challenges like champions!

a)

immigrants themselves

b)

some pesky laws

c)

the big bad government

d)

the job market

19.

Pop quiz time! Can you guess which victory catapulted the United States into the status of a world power?

a)

Was it World War I?

b)

Perhaps the War of 1812?

c)

Could it be the Spanish-American War?

d)

Or was it World War II?

20.

Can you guess the term for writing that dramatically spices up news to create a buzz and captivate readers?

a)

Are they called yellow newspapers?

b)

Or is it known as red journalism?

c)

Maybe it's yellow journalism?

d)

Or could it be red newspapers?

21.

Pop Quiz! Which USS ship met its unfortunate end in the Havana harbor?

a)

Was it the USS Florida?

b)

Perhaps the USS California?

c)

Could it be the USS Mexico?

d)

Or was it the USS Maine?

22.

Can you guess who was the U.S. President when the Spanish-American War was going on?

a)

Theodore Roosevelt

b)

William McKinley

c)

Franklin Roosevelt

d)

Thomas Jefferson

23.

Can you guess who was the U.S. President when the Panama Canal, one of the seven wonders of the modern world, was being constructed?

a)

Theodore Roosevelt

b)

William McKinley

c)

Franklin Roosevelt

d)

Thomas Jefferson

24.

Hey history buff! Can you tell us what Theodore Roosevelt called his group of volunteer fighters? Was it the _____________________?

a)

Buffalo Soldiers

b)

Buffalo Riders

c)

Rough Soldiers

d)

Rough Riders

25.

Hey history buffs! Can you tell us where the Rough Riders and Buffalo Soldiers claimed victory? Was it the Battle of __________?

a)

USS Maine

b)

Cuba

c)

San Juan Dune

d)

San Juan Hill

26.

Hey there, history buff! Can you tell us which territories Spain handed over to the United States?

a)

Cuba

b)

Puerto Rico and Guam

c)

Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam

d)

Spain and Cuba

27.

"I hope to find better opportunities for my family."

a)

native born American

b)

immigrant

28.

"I expect things will be the same in America-the government will be just as cruel."

a)

native born American

b)

immigrant

29.

"I thought everyone would be kind, but I have been treated mean. The living conditions are horrible, the pay is low for long hours, and everyone is afraid I will take their job."

a)

native born American

b)

immigrant

30.

"These people should go back to where they came from. They are stealing our jobs and taking food from our families."

a)

native born American

b)

immigrant