10 questions
The time after The Civil War was known as "Reconstruction". What did that mean?
Rebuilding homes
rebuilding towns
rebuilding the nation
all of the above
Which of the following is the most likely way someone would save money?
a: converting money into gold coins in order to stack it up into tall towers
b: putting a whole paycheck into a box and secretly burying it in the backyard
c: saving 11 monthly paychecks each year and spending only the 12th one
d: saving a small percentage of each paycheck in the bank and spending the rest on needs
How did Civil War Reconstruction work happen in Florida?
a: The U.S. government came in and rebuilt every home, business and farm.
b: The former slaves had to rebuild all the destroyed farms and houses.
c: everyone had to pitch in to fix destroyed places and get businesses going again.
d: The former Confederate soldiers were told to rebuild everything in the South.
Which of the following is NOT a fact about Florida's cattle industry?
a: Cattle ranching is a major industry in Florida.
b: cattle were first brought to the Americas by the French.
c: the main purpose of the cattle industry is to produce milk and beef.
d: cattle were first brought to the Americas by the Spanish.
Which choice contains the least important savings goals a young adult might set?
a: saving for a new video console and all of its games.
b: saving for college tuition and supplies
c: saving for family needs, like a reliable car
d: saving for special classes for job training
What nickname did cowboys earn from using whips while herding cattle?
a: Whippersnappers
b: Crackers
c: Herdwhippers
d: Cattlesnaps
Which type of community reconstruction might people in Florida today do in order to solve a problem?
a: remodeling an older kitchen by buying new appliances and cabinets
b: retirees volunteering at the local food bank to help feed the hungry
c: neighborhood residents clearing away branches and debris after a hurricane
d: opening a new home improvement store that sells building materials
Who was the first group to bring cattle to Florida?
a: the American Indians in the 1100s
b: the Spanish in the 1500's
c: the slaves in the 1800s
d: the cowboys in the 1600s
If you wanted to see a cultural reenactment of an American Indian trade market, where should you go?
a: to Sumter County, to the cattle ranches
b: to Citrus County, to Crystal River Archaeological Park
c: to the Gulf of Mexico, to the ports and piers
d: to Sumter County, to the site of the Dade Massacre
Use the map of the counties in the Studies Weekly to answer this question; Which Florida county borders a major body of water?
a: Citrus
b: Bushnell
c: Inverness
d: Sumter