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- 1. Multiple ChoiceWhat impact on American life did the Wright Brothers have?They built and successfully flew the first airplane making flight possible for people.They invented the printing press, making it possible for people to print books and papers more easily.They built the Panama Canal making it more efficient to ship between the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean.They came up with the light bulb filament for Thomas Edison.
- 2. Multiple Choice
How did George Washington Carver help the southern farmers?
He taught them to grow crops such as peanuts, pecans, and sweet potatoes.
He freed many African American people from slavery.
He opened an institute for African American children in the 1900s.
He helped pass laws after the Civil War.
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhy did people emigrate to the United States in the late 1800's and early 1900's?Some came looking for work, while others were escaping war or persecution.Many came looking for food, while others were searching for new land.Some were looking for new farm land, others were escaping capture.All immigrants were looking for an enjoyable boat ride across the ocean.
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhy did immigrants choose to live near people from their own country?They were all looking for more farm land.They did not have transportation and wanted to be able to visit easily.They were able to speak their native language, practice their religion, and keep their country's customs.They wanted to live near the ocean.
- 5. Multiple Choice
Cattle drives started to end when
the Civil War began.
more railroads were opened up and barbed wire was invented
gold was discovered in California.
cattle ranchers started raising sheep.
- 6. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the purpose of the cattle trails?Cowhands led cattle to railroads, where the cattle were shipped to other cities.Cowhands walked the cattle around the trail for exercise.The trail made travel easy for people to visit one another.The trails were a good source of food for the cowhands.
- 7. Multiple ChoiceWhen William McKinley was president, the United States declared war on Spain. What was one of the results of the Spanish-American War?The U.S. began to rise as a world power.The Spanish gained control of Cuba.Cuba became a United States territory.The U.S. lost land in the Carribean Sea.
- 8. Multiple ChoicePresident Teddy Roosevelt believed one of the best ways to increase America's power was through:building the Panama Canal.giving up territory in the Caribbean.building a stronger army.staying out of European affairs.
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhich territories did the United States gain at the end of the Spanish-American War?Phillipines, Cuba, SpainGuam, Puerto Rico, PhillipinesSpain, Cuba, GuamFlorida, Hawaii, Texas, Cuba
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which invention made it possible for factories and shops to stay open at night so they made more money?
the oil cup
the typewriter
the paper bag maker
the electric light bulb
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat city and state did the Chisholm Trail end in?Houston, TexasAbilene, KansasAtlanta, GeorgiaLos Angeles, California
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWhere did most immigrants come from during the turn of the century?Europe and AfricaEurope and AsiaAsia and AfricaAsia and South America
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhat is the name of the two immigration stations used during the turn of the century?Ellis Island and Angel IslandEllis Island and Atlantic IslandStaten Island and Ellis IslandAngel Island and Staten Island
- 14. Multiple ChoiceHe improved the electric light bulb so that people could have electricityAlexander Graham BellThomas EdisonGeorge Washington CarverThe Wright Brothers
- 15. Multiple ChoiceHe invented the telephoneThomas EdisonAlexander Graham BellGeorge Washington CarverThe Wright Brothers
- 16. Multiple ChoiceHe was an agricultural chemist who invented over 3,000 products with peanutsThomas EdisonAlexander Graham BellGeorge Washington CarverThe Wright Brothers
- 17. Multiple ChoiceThey invented the first flyable airplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.Thomas EdisonAlexander Graham BellGeorge Washington CarverThe Wright Brothers
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe price of cattle was low in Texas because the ____________ there was high.demandsupplyscarcityopportunity cost
- 19. Multiple ChoiceCattle sold for a high price in northern cities because the _________ there was high.demandsupplyscarcityopportunity cost
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe Panama Canal links which two oceans?Pacific and IndianArctic and AtlanticPacific and AtlanticIndian and Atlantic
- 21. Multiple Choice
What was the role of The Black Cowboys of Texas?
They worked on cattle drives
They invented the telephone
They were enslaved and unhappy
They helped win the war
- 22. Multiple Choice
Chisholm Trail
Trail of Tears
Mojave Desert
Salton Sea
- 23. Multiple Choice
Kitty Hawk, AR
Pittsburgh, PA
Montgomery, AL
Pearl Harbor, HI
- 24. Multiple Choice
Pearl Harbor, HI
Pittsburgh, PA
Montgomery, AL
Kitty Hawk, NC
- 25. Multiple Choice
Where did the Wright Brothers invent aviation?
Pearl Harbor, HI
Kitty Hawk, NC
Pittsburgh, PA
Montgomery, AL
- 26. Multiple ChoiceThis is the amount of product available.DemandScarcityOpportunity CostSupply
- 27. Multiple ChoiceA new toy came out before the holidays and they cannot keep enough on the shelves! This is an example of:High SupplyHigh DemandLow SupplyLow Demand
- 28. Multiple Choice
There are some clothes on the sale racks at Target that have been there for over a month. This is an example of:
Scarcity
Low demand
Low supply
High demand
- 29. Multiple ChoiceSomeone that provides a good or service is know as the _______.consumersellerbuyerproducer
- 30. Multiple ChoiceSomeone that buys a good or service is known as the _______.consumersellerbuyerproducer
- 31. Multiple ChoiceDuring the 19th Century Texas Ranchers sent cattle to eastern and northern cities, to make more money. This was an example of which economic concept?specializationopportunity costsupply and demandvoluntary exchange
- 32. Multiple Choice
What are the "Black Cowboys" of the 19th century most known for?
clearing and developing Chisholm Trial
working on cattle drives
founding the ideas or rodeos
relocating American Indians
- 33. Multiple Choice
Which statement below about Cowboys is true?
They did not exist until the 1900s
Most cowboys were farmers
Many were African American
Cowboys are not important
- 34. Multiple Choice
Why did the US take control over building the Panama Canal?
To help the economy
To improve the relationship with Panama
to drain the wetlands and help the enviornment
to improve trade
- 35. Multiple Choice
While McKinley was president, the US gained control of territories once belonging to
France
Mexico
Spain
Cuba
- 36. Multiple Choice
What is a "price incentive"?
the price of something affecting your decisions
the amount of money a worker makes
a store running out of a product
a long line to buy something
- 37. Multiple Choice
Which is the best example of a price incentive for SELLERS?
selling one bike for $200
selling two bikes for $200
selling five bikes for $250
selling one bike for $150
- 38. Multiple Choice
What is an example of a price incentive for BUYERS?
Name brand products
Things being sold at a store
Having pizza delivered
Cookies going on sale
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