WorksheetsSocial Studies BM 2 practice
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 28mins
How did Cornelius Vanderbilt impact the growth of American industry?
He expanded the railroad system, improving transportation and trade.
He focused on agriculture, developing new farming techniques.
He invented the steam engine, changing industrial production.
He built early automobile factories, making cars more accessible.
This chart lists customs of a tribe in Tennessee: scattered small villages, relied more on hunting, and allied with the British more than many others. Which tribe best completes the chart?
Shawnee
Creek
Cherokee
Chickasaw
Based on Henry Ford’s words about taking work to the men and avoiding extra steps, which statement best reflects the impact of his innovation on manufacturing?
He required workers to learn to do many different tasks at once.
He supported small businesses, giving workers more product control.
He changed how items were produced, making the process more efficient.
He let workers design new products on their own for the first time.
After Reconstruction ended, why was it more difficult for African Americans in Tennessee to vote?
They had to bring proof of employment to vote.
They had to prove they were citizens to vote.
They had to pay a poll tax to vote.
They had to go into a booth to vote.
A political cartoon from 1894 shows a large figure labeled Big Business Owners pressing down a giant screw labeled with low wages and high rent onto Factory Workers. What message about workers during the Gilded Age does this cartoon show?
Industrialists often shared profits with workers.
Industrialists tried to improve conditions for workers.
Workers struggled with meeting financial obligations.
Workers were fairly paid for their efforts.
This chart shows some contributions made by John Sevier to Tennessee history. Which contribution best completes the chart?
became the first governor of Tennessee
created a new form of currency for Tennessee
encouraged the people of Tennessee to resist independence
protested the expansion of Tennessee
This chart lists the process Tennessee had to go through to become a state. Which step best completes the chart?
A state constitution was written.
Neighboring states approved creating a new state.
Citizens negotiated treaties with American Indian tribes.
Tennesseans established diplomatic relations with neighboring states.
Which event went against the 14th Amendment and limited the rights of African Americans in Tennessee?
creation of the Freedmen’s Bureau
announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation
ratification of the 15th Amendment
creation of Jim Crow laws
This chart lists the events of one battle in Tennessee history. ? Dragging Canoe and the Chickamauga attacked a European settlement in the region that would become Middle Tennessee. Five settlers were killed, and two were injured. The Cherokee nation attempted to force settlers out of the region that would become Middle Tennessee. Which battle best completes this chart?
Battle of Horseshoe Bend
Battle of the Bluffs
Battle of New Orleans
Battle of Kings Mountain
Which statements best describe the experiences of Buffalo Soldiers on the Great Plains? Select two that apply.
Buffalo Soldiers often faced discrimination and harsh conditions despite their military service.
Buffalo Soldiers mainly served as peacekeepers in the West.
Buffalo Soldiers served in the United States Army to help protect settlers.
Buffalo Soldiers were given land to settle as a reward for their hard work.
Buffalo Soldiers primarily worked as guides for American Indian tribes throughout the West.
How did the Jackson Purchase impact the development of Tennessee?
It returned all lands to American Indians in the state.
It prevented the state from gaining new territory.
It prevented the state from using the Mississippi River.
It encouraged western settlement in the state.
This chart highlights some of the contributions of Thomas Edison. light bulb phonograph Which conclusion can be drawn about Thomas Edison from the chart?
He focused only on improving home lighting technology.
He developed inventions that primarily improved written communication.
He introduced innovations that changed people's daily lives.
He created new forms of transportation that replaced older methods.
What is the origin of the name "Tennessee"?
It comes from a word meaning "where rivers meet."
It comes from a word meaning "mountain valley."
It is named after a river flowing through the state.
It is named after a tribe living in the state.
This is an excerpt from the inaugural address of James K. Polk in 1845. [It is] my duty to [establish] and maintain…the right of the United States to that portion of our territory which lies beyond the Rocky Mountains. Based on this excerpt, what impact did the ideas of James K. Polk have on the United States in the mid-1800s?
The United States negotiated with Britain to gain full control of the Oregon territory.
The United States signed a treaty to share the Oregon territory with Britain.
The United States gave the land to the west of the Rocky Mountains to Britain.
The United States went to war with Britain to acquire the territory beyond the Rocky Mountains.
This image reflects an aim of labor unions in the late 1800s. Based on the image, which statement best reflects what labor unions were hoping to achieve?
to encourage workers to live at their workplace to reduce commute time
to limit the number of hours that could be worked in one day
to increase the number of work hours to boost production
to reduce workplace rules to promote flexibility
This graph shows the roles taken by Tennessee Volunteers during the War of 1812. Based on this graph, which statement is true?
Most Volunteers found it difficult to find a role in the military.
Most Volunteers supported the military through roles in the cavalry.
Many Volunteers were forced to join the artillery battalions of the military.
Many Volunteers supported the military in different battlefield roles.
What was the significance of the Battle of Stones River in the Civil War?
It established Ulysses S. Grant as a rising military leader.
It severely weakened the Confederate army due to immense losses.
It prevented the Confederates from regaining control of Middle Tennessee.
It ended Confederate control of Tennessee with a decisive Union victory.
This is a chart outlining several American Indian government structures before Europeans colonized present-day Tennessee. Based on this chart, which statement is true?
All American Indians were united under one government.
Only the elders could declare war in most American Indian governments.
People participated in or advised most American Indian governments.
All American Indian governments supported systems of direct democracy.
How were African American elected officials from Tennessee impacted by the end of Reconstruction?
The number of African Americans seeking government positions grew.
African American elected officials were removed from political offices.
The number of African American representatives in the government increased.
African American elected officials gained more political power.
Based on the Watauga Treaty plaque excerpt, which statement best reflects the historical significance of the Watauga Compact for Tennessee?
The Watauga settlers followed laws that were created with limited citizen input.
The Watauga settlers formed a plan to officially become an independent nation.
The Watauga settlers demonstrated an early commitment to self-government.
The Watauga settlers emphasized the importance of uniting all tribes in the region.
How did industrialization impact the Southern economy after the Civil War? Select two that apply.
It created new job opportunities in mills and factories.
It resulted in widespread wealth for former landowners.
It immediately eliminated poverty and economic struggles.
It caused farming to become less important in the economy.
It led to an increase in transportation networks and railroad expansion.
Which conclusion is best supported by the chart about Tennessee regions and secession in 1860?
Regions with more enslaved people were more likely to support secession.
Regions with fewer enslaved people were more likely to support secession.
Enslavement impacted East Tennessee more heavily than other divisions.
Enslavement impacted West Tennessee less than other divisions.
How did the Battle of the Bluffs impact the Cumberland Settlements?
It proved the importance of using forts and defense strategies.
It forced settlers to abandon their homes and move back east.
It resulted in peace treaties that ended all future conflicts.
It discouraged settlers from traveling by river to the area.
How does the Fisk University excerpt reflect the goals of the United States government for formerly enslaved persons after the Civil War?
It shows the United States government opposed public funding for education.
It demonstrates that the United States government supported limiting access to education.
It shows the United States government believed obtaining land was more important than education.
It demonstrates that the United States government was committed to expanding education.
How did the Indian Removal Act impact American Indians in Tennessee?
It forced tribes to relocate to the West.
It granted tribes American citizenship.
It recognized tribes as fully independent.
It expanded education opportunities for tribes.
Which change most likely resulted from the creation of the Proclamation of 1763?
The Proclamation limited westward settlement, but settlers still used the Wilderness Road to move into new lands.
The Proclamation forced all settlers living west of the Appalachian Mountains to live along the Wilderness Road.
The Proclamation made it easier for settlers to travel west which led to the expansion of the Wilderness Road.
The Proclamation ended conflicts with American Indians, allowing free travel along the Wilderness Road.
According to Samuel Gompers, which goal best describes what labor unions sought in the late 1800s?
to encourage workers to have job loyalty
to decrease costs for employers
to improve job security for workers
to reduce the number of new workers hired
Which Tennessee location is the best example of a Paleo indigenous settlement?
Chucalissa Indian Village
Old Stone Fort
Pinson Mounds
Coats-Hines Site
