Turn of the Century Review

What importance did Cattle Trails have for former male slaves?

• Black cowboys were always treated unfairly on the cattle drives and paid much less than the white cowboys.

• Black cowboys were treated more fairly than in other areas of the country and paid based on their skills.

• Black cowboys were not allowed to drive their cattle up the Chisholm trail due to the color of their skin.

• Black cowboys were treated more fairly than white cowboys but still paid the same.

How did price incentives motivate ranchers to hire cowboys to drive their cattle all the way to Kansas?

• Due to the Civil War, there was a shortage of beef in Kansas. Cattle were driven here by cowboys who would be paid money for each cow.

• Due to the Civil War, cows in the southern states were shipped to Texas to be held until after the war. Cowboys drove them up to Kansas and were paid for each cow they returned .

• Due to the Civil War, there was a shortage of beef in the East. Cattle could be sold for higher prices because the demand was greater than the supply.

• Due to the Civil War, there was a surplus of beef in the East. Cattle could be sold for higher prices because the supply was greater than the demand.

Why were trails such as the Chisholm Trail important to the development of the United States in the nineteenth century?

• The trails helped factory owners transport goods to railroad hubs so the goods could be shipped to other states.

• The trails helped factory owners in the center of the country ship their goods to major port cities on the Gulf Coast.

• The trails helped ranchers drive their cattle to major port cities so the cattle could be shipped internationally.

• The trails helped ranchers drive their cattle to railroad hubs so the cattle could be shipped all over the country.

The Chisholm Trail connected Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. Why was the Chisholm Trail important?

• Homesteaders used the trail to guide them to new lands.

• It was the main trail for settlers moving west.

• It was a vital supply route for Native Americans on reservations.

• Texas cowboys used the trail to drive cattle to railroads in Kansas.

What would be an example of opportunity cost?

• Ranchers were able to sell lots of cattle to people in the east because so many people wanted beef.

• Cattle ranchers sold cattle for $40 per head instead of $45 per head. Buyers saved $5.

• Farmers had cattle and pigs to sell, but they were only able to ship one or the other to the east. They chose to ship the cattle to the east.

What MOST attracted Chinese immigrants to the United States in the nineteenth century?

• religious freedom and jobs on farms

• coal mining and jobs building canals

• gold mining and jobs building railroads

• political freedom and jobs in factories

What attracted immigrants to the Great Plains at the turn of the century?

• large, urban immigrant communities

• the prospect of indentured servitude

• job opportunities building railroads

• a booming, oil-driven economy

Which of the following provides the BEST explanation of the population trends illustrated in the graph?

• Ireland was experiencing growth in food production from 1850 - 1859.

• Ireland was experiencing population growth from 1850 - 1859.

• Ireland was experiencing a great economy from 1850-1859

• Ireland was experiencing bad living conditions from 1850 - 1859.

Which of the following is correct about the immigration trends illustrated in the graph?

• The number of Irish immigrants who came to America decreased between 1840 and 1859.

• The number of Irish immigrants who came to America increased between 1850 and 1859.

• The number of Irish immigrants who came to America increased between 1850 and 1859.

• The number of Irish immigrants who came to America decreased between 1890 and 1901.

Which of the following BEST completes the table?

• Chicago, Illinois

• Boston, Massachusetts

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

• San Francisco, California