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Ch 14&15 AmCult1 - Mr. Alfieri
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1
What changes did Natives have to make about themselves at Carlisle Indian School?
All of the shown answers are correct
Their Hair
Their Clothes
Their Native American Name
2
Which of the following statements about the competition between the Wright Brothers and Glenn Curtiss
is false?
Wilbur Wright died leaving Orville distraught letting Curtiss pull ahead
The Wright and Curtiss Company to this day are separate competitive rivals
Lt. Thomas Selfridge was the first person to die in an airplane crash
Orville was eventually forced to share his patent with Curtiss due to WWI
3
What strategy did "Newsies" child laborer newspaper carriers use?
"last-paper ploy" saying they could only go home if they sold last paper
Finding the best location to sell the papers with the most foot traffic
Shouting out false headlines and shortchanging customers
All of the shown answers are correct
4
Guglielmo Marconi invented the radio which transmitted sound waves from ________________ providing entertainment.
internet to online
station to station
country to country
room to room
5
With it being difficult to track criminals with no ID The creation of __________ provided mugshots and a crime registry.
Real ID
The New York Times
Rogues Gallery
Fords Stations
6
Captain of Industry
or
Robber Baron
?-> "Owning every major railroad line ensures no one stands in my way"
Captain of Industry
Robber Baron
7
What was a
Saloon
in the American West?
A place to buy farming tools
A shelter for travelers and horses
A courtroom for local trials
A social hub where people drank, gambled, and talked
8
Why didn't the Wright brothers tell the world of their first flight?
They wanted to talk to Glenn Curtis first about joining companies
They were afraid that nobody would believe them
They wanted to patent their design first before someone stole their idea
They were not sure they could make airplanes in the future
9
What event
led to the Government forcing the Wright Bros. to share their airplane patent with Glenn Curtiss?
The Great Depression
Civil Rights Movement
World War I
Stock Market Crash
10
Henry ford helped create the first __________ car the Model T.
electric
affordable
four wheel drive
expensive
11
During child labor, what jobs did seafood workers typically have?
Shuck Oysters
Peeling Shrimp
All of the shown answers are correct
Sorting Fish
12
Why were the windows closed in cotton mills during Child Labor?
They did not want to get any sunshine in the factory to make it hot to work
They wanted to make sure all the dust and lint stayed in the factory
Moisture and heat helped keep the cotton from breaking/pulling apart
They were afraid of fires so they wanted to keep everything internal
13
What is Mr. Alfieri's Favorite Ride At Disney World?
Tower of Terror
Expedition Everest
Toy Story Mania
Splash Mountain
14
Which of the following Western slang terms definition is an individual who wore two guns on his hips implying a threat?
Safecracker
Sidewinder
Dressed To Kill
Cold-Blooded
15
Where did Henry Ford set up his car making factory?
New York City, New York
Detroit, Michigan
Los Angeles, California
Chicago, Illinois
16
Detective Thomas Burns created a crime busting technique known as "The Third Degree" which involved what?
forensics, attention, fine
reasoning, intuition, jail
persuasion, intimidation, then pain
convincing, harassing, citation
17
Andrew Carnegie was known for his
Philanthropy
, which is what?
He focused on making as much money as possible through business.
He built a global business empire through international trade.
He gave away much of his wealth to help others like schools, libraries, etc
He became involved in politics to influence government decisions.
18
This Sioux Native American believed resistance with violence was the best approach believing to not move from their land
Chief Geronimo
Chief Sitting Bull
Chief Joseph
Chief Tecumseh
19
An estimated ________ of Americans are descended from immigrants that passed through Ellis Island in the New York Harbor
20%
60%
80%
40%
20
What are reserved area of federal land for Native American tribes called?
Homesteaders
Boarding Schools
Restitutions
Reservations
21
Who were Colonel George Waring's "White Ducks"?
Tax workers who went door to door in the slums to try to improve life
White Americans who attempted to try to take over cities with cheap jobs
Government workers who attempted to send relief to foreign countries
Waste sanitation collection workers in cities to clean up trash & recycle
22
The __________ Indian School was a boarding school in Pennsylvania housing students forced off reservations.
Navajo
Carlisle
Lycoming
Lancaster
23
Push or Pull Factor of Immigration
Push
Pull
24
Push or Pull Factor of Immigration
Pull
Push
25
Why according to this political cartoon is the worker "hopelessly bound to the stake" despite unfair treatment
Workers will continue to burn the coals of the economic market
Workers are stuck in America forever because of labor laws
Workers will move away into the middle class to fight the upper class
Workers still have to pay rent, feed their family, and pay expenses
26
Why were children ideal to work in factories for certain tasks?
They were stronger than most adults durign this era
Their small hands made them ideal to fix, clean, and do jobs in small areas
They could work on top of the conveyor belt because they were light enough
They worked during school hours so that they could be most productive
27
What was a
major result
of business leaders accumulating great wealth during the Gilded Age
Equal pay for all workers
A decrease in industrial production
The end of monopolies
Wealth inequality between the rich and the poor
28
What was taught in the curriculum
to Natives at the Carlisle Indian School?
Wilderness survival, tribal leadership, and hunting techniques
English, Christianity & Gender Stereotypes (Domestic Tasks vs Manual Labor)
Advanced economics and politics to get government jobs
Traditional Native languages, customs, and spiritual practices
29
Jacob Reese used flash photography to expose the rough conditions in cities by publishing a book called ____________
"How the slums are taking over America"
"How people need to change"
"How the other half lives"
"How government needs to help"
30
A friend in Denver (Red Area MST)wants me to call them at 9pm MST. What time do I need to call if I live in Detroit EST?
8 PM
7 PM
1 AM
11 PM
31
What invention led to the end of the "open range" on Western Land?
Drought Rain Indicators
High Powered Rifle
Barbed Wire
Motored Tractor
32
What led to the
downfall of Saloons
in the American West?
Decrease in Alcohol Consumption, Religious Influence, Creation of Schools
Prohibition, Violation of Health Codes, Violence, Bans on Gambling
Invention of the Telephone, Growth of Newspapers, Rise of Technology
Expansion of Railroads, Growth of Towns, Increased Population, Farming
33
Glenn Curtiss' airplane (The Junebug) design included
ailerons
which were what?
Devices used to start the engine more easily
Compartments for storing fuel during long flights
Small wheels that helped with smoother landings
Hinged flaps on wings used to control the aircraft’s roll/tilt
34
What was the "breaker boys" jobs in child labor in the mines?
Open a wooden door to allow ventilation and passage of coal cars
Click the switch breaker once the electric fuse in the mine shaft tripped
Separate slate and other impurities form coal before it was shipped
Make sure that everyone was wearing their hard hat in the tunnels
35
If it is 6:00PM in New York City, NY (Green Area EST) , what time is it in Salt Lake City, UT (Red Area MST)?
3:00 PM
4:00 PM
8:00 PM
7:00 PM
36
Captain of Industry
or
Robber Baron
?-> "I have donated to build a university so young minds may have opportunities"
Captain of Industry
Robber Baron
37
What are the four mainland standard U.S. time zones? (Not counting Alaska or Hawaii)
Eastern, Central, Mississippi, Peninsula
Southern, Northern, Eastern, Western
Center, Main, Eastern, Pacific
Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific
38
Which of the following statments about immigration at Ellis Island
is false?
When ships arrived health officers boarded and looked for signs of disease
Ships going to Ellis Island divided passengers by their country of origin
Before leaving Ellis Island there was a a place to change/exchange money
After inspection a staircase divided passengers to their destination
39
What is a
stock
?
A share of ownership in a company
A type of business license
A savings account in a bank
A type of loan from the government
40
The _________ _________ catalog allowed consumers to buy good from all over the country invented by Richard Sears.
Government Ordered
Mail Order
Time Zone
Tax Rebate
41
Push or Pull Factor of Immigration
Push
Pull
42
Cornelius Vanderbilt was known for
consolidation
in business, which is what?
Combining smaller companies into one larger, more powerful company
Expanding a company into many unrelated industries
Creating new products to compete with existing markets
Selling off smaller companies to reduce competition
43
What is the Bessemer Process?
Method of refining oil by burning out the gasoline and dark color
Method of steelmaking that burned off impurities in iron with hot air
method of incorporating factories into nature
Method of constructing factory equipment using large metal objects
44
Who was an
outlaw
in the American Wild West?
Criminals who had a reputation for doing illegal activities
Farmers who couldn't sell enough crops
Soldiers who fought against Native American Tribes
Lawyers that took justice into their own hands with guns
45
What is a
patent
?
A legal right to sue anyone in the world for businesses that make money
A legal right to ensure that inventions were safe for consumers
A legal filing to the Government to protect invention exclusivity
A legal right to ensure that employers would only have to pay employees
46
Where did the Wright brothers test their glider, and why?
Washington, D.C., to be close to government officials
New York City, because it had the most public attention
Rocky Mountains, for high altitude winds
North Carolina, for strong winds and soft sand for landings
47
Who were
federal law enforcement officials out west
that handled crime across state lines?
Rangers
Marshals
Deputees
Sheriffs
48
Many new settlers (Homesteaders) in the Great Plains lived in
sod houses
which were what?
Homes made from stones that were gathered from the quarrys for support
Homes made from dried heavy topsoil stacked together like bricks
Homes made from logs resembling log cabins with beams supporting the house
Homes constructed from clay burned together to form a solid structure
49
What is the relationship displayed in the Political Cartoon during the gilded age of business?
The workers are begging to unite against the bosses to fight them
The workers are finally getting stronger and more skilled like the bosses
Workers are supporting/doing all of the labor while the bosses gain wealth
The bosses are doing all of the work while the workers are getting rights
50
I scheduled a 5 hour flight from Sacramento, CA, to Orlando FL, scheduled to leave at 7:00AM,what time would I arrive?
3:00 PM
9:00 AM
4:00 PM
12:00 PM
51
Which of the following people
was not part
of a Saloon in the American West?
Bartenders for entertainment and security
Card Dealers who ran poker games
Schoolteachers who tutored students
Barmaids who served tables and provided dancing/singing entertainment
52
These became one stop shops selling a variety of goods to cater to demands under one roof & provided women with a career
Shopping Malls
Department Stores
Convenience Stores
Deportation Stores
53
What was the main goal of U.S.
assimilation
policies toward Native Americans in the late 1800s?
To allow Native Americans to maintain their cultural traditions
To relocate Native Americans to urban areas
To force Native Americans to adopt white American culture
To establish Native American self-government
54
Who were
Exodusters?
Immigrants who went from one town to another regularly
Poor White Southerners who attempted to make it rich by farming in the west
Northern Republicans who were hoping to escape extreme Democrats
African Americans who hoped to escape discrimination by moving West
55
Push or Pull Factor of Immigration
Push
Pull
56
What does the Wild West Slang Term "
Pony Up"
mean?
Pay what you owe
Trade with Native Americans
Saddle a horse
Ride off to another town
57
Captain of Industry
or
Robber Baron
?-> "Oil is the future. I will drill wherever I must, no matter the cost to the land"
Robber Baron
Captain of Industry
58
What was the
intent
of Native American Reservations stated by the U.S. Government?
To migrate the Native tribes outside of the United States for manual labor
To eliminate Native American culture and language
To protect and preserve the tribes
To use Native Americans as a labor force for expanding industries
59
Which Wild West Term Means Something Is Fine, Luxurious, or Respectable.
Varmint
Safecracker
Ace-High
Tarnation
60
What was
Thomas Edison
known for?
Creating a invention business with lab research and design in New Jersey
All of the shown answers are correct
Helping design the Power Plant Grid System to get electricity to homes
Inventing the light bulb
61
George Westinghouse invented the ______ Brake in 1872 using pressure to allow for safer more precise stops.
Gas
Oil
Water
Air
62
Which of the following statements about Cars in the late 1800's and early 1900's
is false
?
Highways and roads had to be constructed to support the transportation
Cars fostered suburbs outside of the city for people to commute in to work
There was no need for salesman or marketing of any kind for cars
People had to learn how to drive as a skill
63
Captain of Industry
or
Robber Baron
?-> "Every factory I build is a place where thousands can earn a job & living"
Captain of Industry
Robber Baron
64
Henry Ford changed manufacturing forever with the ___________ which increased efficiency dramatically in mass production
government stipend
transistor electricity
assembly line
hand made stations
65
Which of the following describes the
health conditions
at the Carlisle Indian School?
Decent, with minor illnesses only
Poor, with overcrowding and disease and onsite graveyard
Healthy, due to strong physical activity and a good gymnasium
Excellent, with regular medical care and a hospital
66
What traumatic event led to the end of the Sioux Native American Resistance?
Colorado Rock Slide
Oklahoma Dust Storm
Nevada Train Accident
Wounded Knee Massacre
67
What happened to Lieutenant Thomas Selfridge
, in the competition of flight between The Wright Bros. & Glenn Curtis?
He became the first person killed in a plane crash
He built his own plane, challenged Wright Bros., breaking their records
He survived a crash, became a pilot, worked with Curtiss, promoted aviation
He left the military, opened a flight school, supported Curtiss's company
68
This became a symbol of immigration to America due to a sonnet written by emma lazarus in 1883.
Ellis Island
The Statue of Liberty
The Statue of Alfieri
Empire State Building
69
If it is 10AM in Dallas, TX (Yellow Area CST) , what time is it in Atlanta GA (Green Area EST)?
9:00 AM
9:00 PM
11:00 PM
11:00 AM
70
William Burton invented oil refining which heated & distilled the oil into _________ or modern fuel
Nuclear Fission
Gasoline
Ethanol
Plastic
71
Which of the following describes the
outing system
at The Carlisle Indian School?
Military training for Native American students
Time off for students to visit their families
A punishment where students were sent away
Students lived and worked with white families to assimilate
72
John D. Rockefeller was known for
Horizontal Integration
in business, which is what?
Controlling every step of production from raw materials to distribution
Selling off parts of a company to reduce expenses
Buying out competitors in the same industry
Partnering with other companies to share profits and risks.
73
What was Chief Joseph's of the Nez Perce's feelings on reservations?
He believed that reservations were very well supplied and fair for natives
He thought that U.S. settlers should be forced to live west of Miss. river
He reluctantly gave in to preserve the tribe (Knew had no chance fighting)
He believed Native Tribes should attempt to migrate to other continents
74
The U.S. Department of _______________ goal was to help farmers in the American West develop sustainable farming methods
Agriculture
Nutrition
Outdoors
Labor
75
What was the
reality
of Native American Reservations?
They were remote & isolated, inadequate supplies, & broken treaties
They were given fertile land and full legal independence
They were fully supplied by other countries and promises form the President
They maintained complete control over their ancestral lands and governments
76
Which of the following
was not part
of the Carlisle Indian School?
They could wander to their classes at their own pace with friends chatting
They were taught manners and etiquette
Strict rules with a fenced perimeter
They were forbidden from speaking their Native Language
77
The Wright Brothers used
"wing warping"
in the development of the airplane which was what?
A technique to control the aircraft by twisting the wings
A system to increase fuel efficiency
A method to reduce engine weight
A design that allowed the airplane to carry more passengers
78
The ____ were areas within cities that were crowded and impoverished with sickness, disease, and crime in the late 1800s
slums
ridge
tramps
downtown
79
What area of child labor made up the youngest section of workers often working in the hot sun seasonally?
Mines
Factory
Cotton Mills
Fields & Farm Work
80
This granted 160 acres of federal land to any U.S. citizen after 5 years of permanently cultivating the land in the west
Homestead Act
Allotment Act
Western Land Act
Government Relocation Act
81
What is
Vertical Integration
in business?
Buying out all competitors to control the entire market
Partnering with other companies to share profits and risks.
Selling off parts of a company to reduce expenses
Controlling every step of production from raw materials to distribution
