The Black Cowboys of Texas were

African-Americans who worked on the cattle drives

Why was the Chisholm Trail important?

It allowed cattle to be herded to railheads to be sold at higher prices in

What is the significance to Kitty Hawk, NC to the aviation industry?

The world's first powered, sustained flight was performed by the Wright Br

Which of the following statements about cowboys is TRUE?

Many of them were African Americans

Which of these BEST describes how Alexander Graham Bell’s invention impacted the world?

It allowed people to talk to one another over greater distances

All of following are true about cowboys EXCEPT

they got paid a great deal of money

Why was Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, chosen by the Wright Brothers as a test site for their flying machine?

It was known for its strong winds.

The Spanish -American War was a result of....

The mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in the Cuban Harbor; the U.S. bla

As a result of the Spanish-American War, the U.S. gained....

possession of the Philippines, and Guam

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Lived from 1847 to 1922• Scientist and engineer • His mother and wife were both deaf• Credited with inventing the phone
George Washington Carver
Wright Brothers
Alexander Graham Bell
Thomas Edison
2
The Black Cowboys of Texas were
The leader of the Sioux tribe at the Battle of Little Bighorn
US Army General who's troops were defeated at the Battle of Little Bighorn
African-Americans who worked on the cattle drives
Getting rich from his gold discoveries in the Badlands
3
Why was the Chisholm Trail important?
It was a great way to travel before their were roads
It was a railroad that allowed for fast travel around the country
It allowed cattle to be herded to railheads to be sold at higher prices in
Cattle was taken to Mexico to help improve our relations with Mexico
4
Which of these was a major contribution of George Washington Carver?
crop rotation
invention of the electric plow
sharecropping
designed the first tractor
5
What is the significance to Kitty Hawk, NC to the aviation industry?
Charles Lindbergh completed his first solo
The world's first commercial airline flight launched from Kitty Hawk, NC in
The world's first powered, sustained flight was performed by the Wright Br
Frank Whittle, inventor of the airline jet engine, was born in Kitty Hawk,
6
Which industry caused the MOST change in the economic development of East Texas during the early 1900s?
Cattle
grass
horses
oil
7
This man was president during the Spanish American War.
Woodrow Wilson
William McKinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
8
Which trail went from Texas to Nebraska and sent cattle to the Great Plains?
Chisolm Trails
Great Western Cattle Trail
Trail of Tears
Cattle Trails
9
Which of the following statements about cowboys is TRUE?
Many of them were African Americans
Most cowboys were farmers
Cowboys became less important once cattle trails developed
They did not exist until the 1900s
10
Kitty Hawk, NC was famous for which event?
first flight in an airplane
first telephone call
creation of the Model T
where the light bulb was invented
11
Which of these BEST describes how Alexander Graham Bell’s invention impacted the world?
It allowed people to talk to one another over greater distances
It helped mail reach people much more quickly.
It led to the creation of the motion picture industry.
It made long distance travel faster and easier.
12
The Wright Brothers are best remembered for...
development of crop rotation
use of electricity
the first motorized aircraft
invention of the telephone
13
Which trail went from San Antonio, Texas to Abilene, Kansas, and was used to send cattle to the eastern states?
Trail of Tears
Chisholm Trail
Cattle Trail
Great Western Cattle Trail
14
The first airplane was flown in 1903. Who is responsible for this great American invention?
Charles Lindbergh
Herbert Hoover
Theodore Roosevelt
Wright Brothers
15
George Washington Carver made important contributions to the advancement of
astronomy
energy production
crop science
medicine
16
Thomas Edison is BEST remembered for his
development of crop rotation
ability to build airplanes
use of electricity
invention of the telephone
17
All of following are true about cowboys EXCEPT
work was often seasonal
many were African-American and Mexican-American
they got paid a great deal of money
they work hours were very long
18
What would a student MOST LIKELY learn from George Washington Carver?
how to play musical instruments
how to speak different languages
how to manage their money
how to grow new farm crops
19
Name the inventor that was educated farmers about crop rotation.
Wright Brothers
Thomas Edison
George Washington Carver
Alexander Graham Bell
20
Uses news stories sensationally or unethically to attract readers
New York Times
Atlanta Constitution
Yellow Journalism
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How much were cattle sold for in Texas after the Civil War?
$400
.40
$4,000
$4
22
Why was Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, chosen by the Wright Brothers as a test site for their flying machine?
It was a one-day train ride from their home in Ohio.
The isolated location was easy to keep secret from the press.
The Wright family had a winter home in Kitty Hawk.
It was known for its strong winds.
23
The Spanish -American War was a result of....
The mysterious explosion of the USS Maine in the Cuban Harbor; the U.S. bla
The sinking of the Lusitania which carried many U.S. passangers
the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor
Spaniards controlling Cuba, and the U.S. intervening
24
Ranchers had to journey North to get their cattle to the rail lines to get them to market to sell. These journeys were
chuck wagon trips
cattle drives
cow journeys
rodeos
25
As a result of the Spanish-American War, the U.S. gained....
possession of Cuba, Guam, and Puerto Rico
possession of Cuba, the Phillippines, and Guam
possession of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Spain
possession of the Philippines, and Guam

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