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- 1. Multiple Choice
what were five causes of conflict between the Indians and the pioneers?
1) They had different ways of getting food.
2) They had different leadership ideas.
3) They spoke different languages
4)The Indians were superior to the whites
5)They had different ways of land ownership.
All of the above
- 2. Multiple Choice
what was the result of the treaties between the whites and the Indians?
Whites were sent to reservations
Indians were sent to reservations
Natives were sent to reservations.
all of the above
- 3. Multiple Choice
Who was Chief Joseph? What is he most famous for?
He was a famous person
He was the Nez Perce chief/ leader. He was famous for leading the Nez Perce on a journey to the Rocky Mountains
He was a leader
he was a war assasin
- 4. Multiple Choice
Describe what life was like for Native American children at boarding schools? Where were some of the boarding schools located?
they really loved it.
they were miserable
the parents refused to let their kids go
They were beaten if they spoke about or like their culture/tradition. Kids were barely able to see their family.
- 5. Multiple Choice
What was the result of the Dawes Act?
Settlers could purchase the reservation. Land tribal traditions were weakened.
settlers were sent to idaho
the dawes act never happened
it caused the death of indian traditions
- 6. Multiple Choice
Why did immigrants from Ireland, Scandinavia, and Germany choose to come live in Washington?
it was the only state available
their family was in Washington
It reminded them of home.
it was a beautiful state with many sights to see
- 7. Multiple Choice
Why were some settlers who were born in the United States angry over the flood of Immigration to state?
they were at war
they hated them
it would draw them away from their family
Fear of losing their jobs
- 8. Multiple Choice
Describe the process of Washington becoming a state. What requirements had to be met? Once those requirements were met did Washington become a state right away?
it became a state right away
Washington was denied statehood over seven times over 11 years. Washington was finally accepted as a state on November 11 1889.
it was too small of a state
they needed to be a population over 32,000
- 9. Multiple Choice
Describe the fight for women suffrage that women in Washington state engaged in. How long did it take and when did women get a permanent right to vote?
there was never a women suffrage fight
Women first gained the right to vote in 1183, then in 1888 the right was taken away. In 1910 women in Washington gained the permanent right to vote.
they were the first state to get the right for women to vote
they were denied and got the right to vote in 2001
- 10. Multiple Choice
How did Washington state benefit from the building of the Great Northern Pacific Railroads?
It contributed to the population, easier travel , connected to the rest of the country, and it made it easier to trade products.
it was a great mode of transportation
it did not benefit
it made it easier to trade with other countries
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why was Tacoma chosen as the place for the Northern Pacific terminal instead of Seattle?
it had a higher population in the country
Seattle had not been discovered yet
It would be cheaper, it was closer, and more people lived in Tacoma.
because it was the first city discovered
- 12. Multiple Choice
What helped contribute to the development of Seattle?
The white house
the cities brought great income
tourist attraction, the sights in Washington were breath taking.
Seattle developed an electric power system, a sewer system and a water system. Seattle became a gateway to the Klondike Gold rush and so bushiness benefited by providing supplies to miners. Improved transportation.
- 13. Multiple Choice
How were most railroad companies able to finance the building of their rail lines?
they most of their belongings
The federal government helped pay construction costs without loans and land grants.
The country contributed
all of the above
- 14. Multiple Choice
why were Chinese laborers willing to go work on the railroad?
They were desperate find jobs to provide for their familes.
they had to find jobs or go back to their country
all of the above
they were construction crews
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