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WorksheetsSS Unit 3 Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 27mins
Some American leaders wanted to build an empire with colonies in other parts of the world after acquiring Alaska and Hawaii. This is called ____________.
materialism
imperialism
capitalism
journalism
A group of African American fighters known as the ______________ joined the Rough Riders.
Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Riders
Rough Soldiers
Rough Riders
Hey there, cowboy! Can you guess what cattle ranchers used to guide their cattle on those long, dusty cattle drives?
Cowhands, yeehaw!
Ranch hands, partner!
Cowboys, saddle up!
Cows, moo!
Hey cowboy! Can you tell us what the cattle ranchers used cowhands for? Was it to lead their cattle on ____________________?
a thrilling cattle drive
a dusty cattle road
a wild cow drive
a lively cattle roundup
Can you guess the path that our cowboy friends would take to guide their cattle to the railheads?
cattle trail
cattle road
cattle route
cattle tour
Can you guess the term for a city located on a railroad track?
railhead
rail track
railroad city
trackhead
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?
Chisholm Trail
Goodnight-Loving Trail
Western Trail
Shawnee Trail
Can you guess the invention that put a full stop to cattle drives? It's a tricky one!
A magical light
A super fast flight
A prickly barbed wire
Speedy trains
Who do we have to thank for our ability to instantly communicate with each other, thanks to the invention of the phone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Wright Brothers
George Washington Carver
Who do you think took a giant leap for mankind and soared high in the sky, giving birth to the era of aviation?
The telephone inventor, Alexander Graham Bell
The light bulb genius, Thomas Edison
The daring duo, Wright Brothers
The agricultural scientist, George Washington Carver
Guess who? This genius came up with the idea of crop rotation and invented hundreds of products using peanuts, sweet potatoes and soybeans!
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Wright Brothers
George Washington Carver
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?
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Wright Brothers
George Washington Carver
Can you guess the reason why a whopping 25 million immigrants packed their bags and moved to the United States between 1880-1924?
Job opportunities
Escaping persecution (unfair treatment or punishment)
Seeking political freedom
Job opportunities
Seeking political freedom
Job opportunities
Religious freedom
Seeking political freedom
Family reasons
Adventure
Religious freedom
Can you guess how Asian immigrants were treated differently than their European counterparts?
Did they face more prejudice, were more of them not allowed in the country, and did they have to stay longer at Angel Island?
Did they face more prejudice, were more of them not allowed in the country, and did they have to stay longer at Ellis Island?
Did they face more prejudice and then decide to return to their home country?
Were they well liked and found jobs easily?
Imagine you've time-traveled to the past and became an immigrant worker. How would you describe your working conditions?
Long hours of work with little pay to show for it
Short hours of work but with a hefty paycheck
Long hours of work but with a hefty paycheck
Short hours of work with little pay to show for it
Imagine you're a time traveler visiting the 19th century. You come across 'tenements'. What do you see?
Places that are crowded, unsafe, with no windows, and no water
Places that are beautifully furnished in safe neighborhoods
Places that are crowded but in good condition
Places that are not crowded but have horrible living conditions
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?
Your cozy little home
Your loving family
Your hard-earned job
Your cherished religion
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!
immigrants themselves
some pesky laws
the big bad government
the job market
Pop quiz time! Can you guess which victory catapulted the United States into the status of a world power?
Was it World War I?
Perhaps the War of 1812?
Could it be the Spanish-American War?
Or was it World War II?
Can you guess the term for writing that dramatically spices up news to create a buzz and captivate readers?
Are they called yellow newspapers?
Or is it known as red journalism?
Maybe it's yellow journalism?
Or could it be red newspapers?
Pop Quiz! Which USS ship met its unfortunate end in the Havana harbor?
Was it the USS Florida?
Perhaps the USS California?
Could it be the USS Mexico?
Or was it the USS Maine?
Can you guess who was the U.S. President when the Spanish-American War was going on?
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
Franklin Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
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?
Theodore Roosevelt
William McKinley
Franklin Roosevelt
Thomas Jefferson
Hey history buff! Can you tell us what Theodore Roosevelt called his group of volunteer fighters? Was it the _____________________?
Buffalo Soldiers
Buffalo Riders
Rough Soldiers
Rough Riders
Hey history buffs! Can you tell us where the Rough Riders and Buffalo Soldiers claimed victory? Was it the Battle of __________?
USS Maine
Cuba
San Juan Dune
San Juan Hill
Hey there, history buff! Can you tell us which territories Spain handed over to the United States?
Cuba
Puerto Rico and Guam
Puerto Rico, the Philippines, and Guam
Spain and Cuba
"I hope to find better opportunities for my family."
native born American
immigrant
"I expect things will be the same in America-the government will be just as cruel."
native born American
immigrant
"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."
native born American
immigrant
"These people should go back to where they came from. They are stealing our jobs and taking food from our families."
native born American
immigrant
