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WorksheetsTurn of the Century
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins
After the Civil War, there was a huge demand for beef in the ______.
East
West
South
North
In Kansas, cattle would be placed on ______ and transported east.
trains
boats
wagons
planes
During the cattle drives of the late 1800s, African Americans on the cattle trails were treated much ______ than anywhere else.
better
worse
stricter
harsher
a pathway that cattle create to move from place to place
cattle
cattle trail
cowboy
scarcity
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
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
This trail was used in the post-Civil War era to drive cattle overland from ranches in Texas to Kansas railheads.
Chisholm Trail
The Great Salt Lake
The Salton Sea
Pearl Harbor, HI
The reason cattle were cheap in Texas was because of ______________.
Spain ended up sinking which US boat leading to the Spanish-American War?
USS Maine
USS Delaware
Lusitania
Titanic
The United States built the Panama Canal to get a quick ocean route from
the east to the west
the north to the south
North America to South America
the east to the south
Which of the following is NOT a reason immigrants came to America?
new jobs
better life
religious freedom
better clothes
What land did the US get control over after the victory in the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba, Philippines
Philippines, Cuba, Spain, Puerto Rico
Guam, Philippines, Florida, Spain
Cuba, Puerto Rico, Guam, Spain
How is the Panama Canal still used today?
for swimming
for world trade
for boat racing
vacations
Why was the Panama Canal so important?
it shortened travel
it lowered fuel costs
it saved animals
it allowed for more people to swim
Thomas Edison is BEST remembered for his
use of electricity
ability to build airplanes
invention of the telephone
development of crop rotation
The first motor powered airplane was flown in 1903. Who is responsible for this great American invention?
Herbert Hoover
Charles Lindbergh
Wright Brothers
Theodore Roosevelt
Which of these BEST describes how Alexander Graham Bell’s invention impacted the world?
It made long distance travel faster and easier.
It helped mail reach people much more quickly.
It led to the creation of the motion picture industry.
It allowed people to talk to one another over greater distances.
Which of these was a major contribution of George Washington Carver?
sharecropping
crop rotation
designed the first tractor
invention of the electric plow
Orville and Wilbur Wright are associated with what invention?
airplane
automobile
steamboat
cotton gin
Which inventor made the historic phone call referenced in The New York Times?
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Samuel Morse
Wilber Wright
George Washington Carver made important contributions to the advancement of
medicine
astronomy
crop science
energy production
Kitty Hawk, NC was famous for which event?
creation of the Model T
first telephone call
where the light bulb was invented
first flight in an airplane
Which location is at marker number 3 on the map?
Montgomery, AL
Chicago, IL
Pittsburgh, PA
Kitty Hawk, NC
Name the inventor that was educated farmers about crop rotation.
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
George Washington Carver
Wright Brothers
Name the inventor that invented the telephone.
George Washington Carver
Thomas Edison
Alexander Graham Bell
Wright Brothers
George Washington Carver-
was born in a log cabin
was a leader in equal rights for all people
was a teacher who developed hundreds of uses for peanuts, sweet potatoes, & soybeans
was a famous politician
The lightbulb was created by...
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
Henry Bessemer
George Eastman
How did the Wright Brothers' most notable invention affect America and the world?
People could now communicate with voice over long distances.
More affordable medical options became available through the use of peanut oil.
People all over the United States could have affordable electricity in their homes.
Food, medical supplies, and other necessities could be delivered more quickly than previously used methods.
What would a student MOST LIKELY learn from George Washington Carver?
how to manage their money
how to grow new farm crops
how to play musical instruments
how to speak different languages
How did Bell's invention increase productivity in American businesses?
businesses could ship their goods instantly across long distances
businesses could stay open after dark
better communication allowed businesses to work smarter and faster
The Wright Brothers made historic achievements in ________.
agriculture
biology
aviation
communication
How did Edison's invention of the electric light and power grid affect the lives of ordinary Americans?
they made life more convenient and comfortable
they convinced Americans to move to bigger cities
the lives of ordinary Americans did not change
they helped people earn more money while working less
Why did Carver invent more than 300 products from peanuts?
to encourage farmers to stop growing cotton
peanuts were his favorite food
to make money from his work as a scientist
to help farmers profit from their peanut crops
Which event helped lead the United States into war with Spain?
A Spanish sneak attack on Hawaii
The sinking of the U.S.S. Montana
The sinking of the U.S.S. Maine
Trade disagreements between Spain and the United States
Yellow Journalism is
A type of investigative journalism that focuses on government, big business or social issues
The name of a popular dime store novel
A book about the disgusting conditions of slaughter houses
A type of journalism that rarely relies on facts and is prone to exaggeration
The president of the United States during the Spanish American War was
Theodore Roosevelt
William Howard Taft
William McKinley
Donald Trump
The war resulted in the U.S. gaining the following territories
Guam, Puerto Rico, The Philippines
California, New Mexico, Nevada
Alaska, Hawaii, The Philippines
Guam, Puerto Rice, Cuba
What was the cause of the conflict between Cuba and Spain?
Cuba wanted to enslave Spain
Spain wanted to convert the Cuban government to communism
Spain wanted to turn Cuba into vacation destination
Cuba wanted independence from Spain
Yellow Journalism is....
Accurate, Reliable News
Exaggerated News Reports
Yellow Paper Reports
Nonfiction News Reports
What was a result of Yellow Journalism?
People stopped buying newspapers
Public opinion for the war increased
Public outcry against the war increased.
US won the Spanish American War
Match the following
George Washington Carver
agricultural science and crop rotation
Alexander Graham Bell
communication and the telephone
The Wright Brothers
transportation and aviation
Thomas Edison
electricity and the lightbulb
TRUE OR FALSE.
AMERICA BLAMED SPAIN FOR THE USS MAINE EXPLOSION.
TRUE
FALSE
What was one of the biggest challenges in building the Panama Canal?
Fighting deadly disease carried by mosquitos.
Getting enough workers to complete the project.
Theodore Roosevelt did not support the building of the canal.
The location was not suitable for building the canal.
Which of the following is something a person who immigrated to the United States might say. PICK TWO
"I hope to find opportunities for my family."
"I think things will be the same in America. The United States government is very unfair."
"My family is happy. We are leaving for America. Some of our friends are already there, and we know we will be able to have religious freedom."
"What a waste of time, I don't know why I am leaving my homeland. It's going to be pretty boring."
In what city did the Wright Brothers' famously take their first flight
Atlanta, Georgia
Houston, Texas
Savannah, Georgia
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
What was one of the result of the Spanish America War?
The Spanish gained control of Cuba.
The United States lost the war.
The United States began to rise as a world power.
Cuba became the 51st state.
President Roosevelt oversaw the building of the Panama Canal. The most important reason to build the canal was ____________________.
To connect the Mississippi River to the Atlantic Ocean.
To connect the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean.
To connect North America to South America.
To connect Europe to North America.
Why did freed slaves go to Texas and work as cowboys in the years after the Civil War?
They could own land in California.
There were sold to Texas ranchers.
They were treated equally to white cowboys.
They thought the cowboy life was easier.
George Washington found many uses for _______________________.
Sweet potatoes
Oranges
Grapes
Peanuts
Cattle trails started in Texas where the cattle were driven north to Kansas. Why did the cowboys stop the cattle in Kansas?
Kansas had railroads.
Texas was part of Mexico.
Kansas was close to the ocean.
Kansas has streamboats.
What is a common reason people immigrate to the United States?
Better medicines and health care.
The climate is better in the United States.
Better opportunities for jobs and wealth.
The land is flat and better from crops.
An immigrant is ______________________________.
A person who is not in the military.
A person who comes to live in a country from their home country.
The way people use resources to meet their needs.
Searching the unknown.
Who was the U.S. President associated with the building of the Panama Canal?
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
What major waterway was built to expand America's role in the world at the turn of the century?
Panama Canal
Suez Canal
Erie Canal
Mississippi River
What was one way Theodore Roosevelt expanded America's role in the world?
By building the Panama Canal
By discovering electricity
By inventing the telephone
By writing the Declaration of Independence
What was the main problem with traveling from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean before the Panama Canal was made?
It required a long trip around South America
It was too cold
There were too many storms
It was too expensive
What did President Theodore Roosevelt believe a canal linking the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans would help?
America's military and economic interests by increasing trade
America's education system
America's healthcare system
America's transportation within states only
What is a canal?
A manmade waterway built as a passageway for boats or ships.
A natural river that flows through a city.
A road for cars and trucks.
A bridge over a river.
What did workers do to help prevent the spread of disease?
Built more roads
Drained swamps and covered water supplies and tents with nets
Planted more trees
Dug deeper canals
What was the main benefit of the Panama Canal when it opened?
It was a huge shortcut between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
It connected Europe and Asia.
It provided fresh water to Panama.
It was used only for fishing.
Where is Angel Island located?
New York
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Chicago
Which group of people were largely processed on Angel Island?
Europeans
Russians
South Americans
Asians
Where were most of the immigrants who came to America through Ellis Island from?
China
Africa
Europe
Mexico
What was Ellis Island?
An amusement park
A vacation spot
An immigration center in New York
The first capital of the United States
Where is Ellis Island located?
Pacific Ocean
Florida
New York City Harbor
Washington D.C.
