Turn of the Century 5th Grade

Which roman numeral is the location of Chicago, Illinois?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

Which inventor impacted the communication industry during the Turn of the Century?

• Thomas Edison

• George Washington Carver

• Wilbur Wright

• Alexander Graham Bell

Who were the former enslaved African Americans who moved to Texas to drive cattle along the trails to the railroad?

• Chisholm Cowboys

• Great Cowboys

• Black Cowboys

• Rodeo Cowboys

What importance did Cattle Trails have for men who used to be enslaved?

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

• 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 in other areas of the country and paid based on their skills

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

What industry was Chicago most known for during the Turn of the Century?

• Farming

• Meat Packing Industry

• Steel Industry

• Toys

What industry was Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania most known for during the Turn of the Century?

• Meat Packing Industry

• Corn Industry

• Steel Industry

• Farming

Which roman numeral indicates the location of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

Where did immigrants from Europe go when they first came to the United States?

• Angel Island

• Chicago

• Washington, DC

• Ellis Island

Which United States ship was located in the harbor of Havana, Cuba when a mysterious explosion happened?

• USS Roosevelt

• USS Washington

• USS Maine

• USS Lincoln

What rallying cry was heard after the explosion of the USS Maine?

• Build the Canal

• Remember the Maine

• Stop Yellow Journalism

• Remember the Spanish