Turn of the Century Study Guide

The "Black Cowboys" of 19th Century Texas are most associated with

• clearing and developing the Chisolm Trail for cattle.

• the founding of trading posts along the US-Mexican border.

• cattle drives from Texas and across the Great Plains.

• The relocation of American Indians in the American Southwest.

What was the MAIN purpose of many 19th century cattle trails such as the Chisolm Trail?

• to help settlers farm new lands

• to clear wildlife from crowded areas

• to provide food to eastern cities

• to supply western ranches with livestock

The Great Western Cattle Trail had an important role in moving goods in which direction?

• from Oregon toward the Midwest

• from California toward the Atlantic coast

• from Oklahoma toward the Pacific coast

• from Texas toward the Northeast

What is the significance of Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to the aviation industry?

• The world's first powered, sustained flight was performed by the Wright brothers in Kitty Hawk in 1903.

• The world's first commercial airline flight launched from Kitty Hawk in 1914.

• Frank Whittle, inventor of the airplane jet engine, was born in Kitty Hawk in 1907.

• Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight when he landed in Kitty Hawk in 1927.

George Washington Carver's research helped many farmers by

• helping them to grow different kinds of crops

• protecting their crops from pests

• providing easier ways to harvest crops

• creating new ways for them to sell their crops

What was one change to American society caused by Thomas Edison's invention of a long-lasting light bulb?

• Industrial production decreased

• Factory employees worked longer hours.

• Larger buildings were constructed.

• People moved from cities to farms.

For what is George Washington Carver known?

• completing the first powered airplane flight

• improving long-distance communication in the United States

• developing an inexpensive and long-lasting light bulb

• identifying numerous uses for the peanut and the sweet potato

Alexander Graham Bell helped improve what aspect of American life?

• agricultural production

• communication

• industrial production

• transportation

Created the first working aircraft:

• George Washington Carver

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• The Wright Brothers

Created the idea of crop rotation:

• George Washington Carver

• Thomas Edison

• Alexander Graham Bell

• The Wright Brothers