How did the Wright Brothers' most notable invention affect America and the world?

Food, medical supplies, & other things are delivered quickly

Why did thousands of freed slaves migrate west to be cowboys, after the Civil War?

There was less discrimination in the west.

Why was the Department of Homeland Security created in November of 2002?

To protect the US after the terrorist attacks in Sept. 2001.

How are low prices an incentive to consumers?

Consumers buy more when prices are low.

Which of these describes the Chisholm Trail?

Trail used to move cattle from ranches to railroad stations

Cities like Abilene, Fort Worth, & Dodge City, owed their population growth & prosperity to __.

the prime location along popular cattle trails

A large percentage of the "Black Cowboys" of Texas had __.

been slaves before the Civil War

Which event would BEST complete this timeline?

1879 Thomas Edison Invents the Incandescent Lightbulb

What government agency was established in Nov. 2001 to handle security screenings at airports?

Transportation Security Administration

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Unit 2 - SS5H1: Cattle Trails & Inventors, SS5E2: Price Incentives, SS5H7: 9/11

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SS5H1 Describe how life changed in America at the turn of the century SS5E1 Use the basic economic concepts of trade, opportunity cost, specialization, productivity, & price incentives to illustrate historical events SS5H7 Trace important developments in America from 1975 to 2001

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1
Who was the president when the Department of Homeland Security was created?
Donald Trump
George W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
Barak Obama
2
Which number represents the region where cattle ranching would have been MOST common?
1
3
4
2
3
How did the Wright Brothers' most notable invention affect America and the world?
More medical options became available using peanut oil
Food, medical supplies, & other things are delivered quickly
People all over the US could afford have electricity at home
People could not communicate with voice over long distances.
4
Why did thousands of freed slaves migrate west to be cowboys, after the Civil War?
They moved for better education opportunities for their kids
There was less discrimination in the west.
There were laws that prevented them from moving north.
They wanted a chance to earn money on Indian reservations
5
Why was the Department of Homeland Security created in November of 2002?
To protect animals that live on land.
To protect people in other countries.
To protect the US after the terrorist attacks in Sept. 2001.
To give all Americans a US flag.
6
Which of these is NOT associated with Thomas Edison?
motion-picture camera
incandescent light bulb
telephone
microphone
7
What would a student MOST LIKELY learn from George Washington Carver?
how to grow new farm crops
how to speak different languages
how to manage their money
how to play musical instruments
8
How are low prices an incentive to consumers?
Prices have no effect on consumers.
Consumers buy less when prices are low.
It depends on the product.
Consumers buy more when prices are low.
9
Which of these describes the Chisholm Trail?
It was discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1803.
Trail used to move cattle from ranches to railroad stations
Trail used by thousands of miners during the Gold Rush
Trail used to remove the Cherokee Indians from the southeast
10
Cities like Abilene, Fort Worth, & Dodge City, owed their population growth & prosperity to __.
the prime location along popular cattle trails
the growth of industrialization in the area
the discovery of oil in nearby fields
the mining of silver
11
Which of the following would be considered "price incentives"?
All of the above.
A sale on President's Day.
"Buy One, Get One Free" Coupons
Lowering interest rates for home buyers
12
A large percentage of the "Black Cowboys" of Texas had __.
been slaves before the Civil War
fought for Texas in the war with Mexico
fought for the Union in the Civil War
been slaves to white cowboys
13
What was the MAIN incentive for people willing to drive cattle on cattle trails?
fun and adventure
high beef prices
land
fame
14
What are the responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security?
All of the above.
It responds to terrorist attacks.
It responds to man-made accidents.
It responds to natural disasters.
15
Which event would BEST complete this timeline?
1895 H.G. Wells publishes The Time Machine
1876 Colorado admitted to the Union
1886 Geronimo surrenders to U.S. authorities
1879 Thomas Edison Invents the Incandescent Lightbulb
16
This building was where the majority of deaths in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
The Empire State Building
The TransAmerica Building
The Pentagon
The World Trade Center
17
Who is being described by these statements?
Alexander Graham Bell
Cyrus McCormick
Thomas Edison
George Washington Carver
18
Which number represents the approximate location of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks?
4
3
2
1
19
What government agency was established in Nov. 2001 to handle security screenings at airports?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Administration
Office of Security Services & Assessments
Federal Aviation Administration
Transportation Security Administration

Unit 2 - SS5H1: Cattle Trails & Inventors, SS5E2: Price Incentives, SS5H7: 9/11 Flashcards | StudBud

Unit 2 - SS5H1: Cattle Trails & Inventors, SS5E2: Price Incentives, SS5H7: 9/11

19 termsStudBud Administration200 plays

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Questions 19

Answers

1
Who was the president when the Department of Homeland Security was created?
Donald Trump
George W. Bush
Ronald Reagan
Barak Obama
2
Which number represents the region where cattle ranching would have been MOST common?
1
3
4
2
3
How did the Wright Brothers' most notable invention affect America and the world?
More medical options became available using peanut oil
Food, medical supplies, & other things are delivered quickly
People all over the US could afford have electricity at home
People could not communicate with voice over long distances.
4
Why did thousands of freed slaves migrate west to be cowboys, after the Civil War?
They moved for better education opportunities for their kids
There was less discrimination in the west.
There were laws that prevented them from moving north.
They wanted a chance to earn money on Indian reservations
5
Why was the Department of Homeland Security created in November of 2002?
To protect animals that live on land.
To protect people in other countries.
To protect the US after the terrorist attacks in Sept. 2001.
To give all Americans a US flag.
6
Which of these is NOT associated with Thomas Edison?
motion-picture camera
incandescent light bulb
telephone
microphone
7
What would a student MOST LIKELY learn from George Washington Carver?
how to grow new farm crops
how to speak different languages
how to manage their money
how to play musical instruments
8
How are low prices an incentive to consumers?
Prices have no effect on consumers.
Consumers buy less when prices are low.
It depends on the product.
Consumers buy more when prices are low.
9
Which of these describes the Chisholm Trail?
It was discovered by the Lewis and Clark Expedition in 1803.
Trail used to move cattle from ranches to railroad stations
Trail used by thousands of miners during the Gold Rush
Trail used to remove the Cherokee Indians from the southeast
10
Cities like Abilene, Fort Worth, & Dodge City, owed their population growth & prosperity to __.
the prime location along popular cattle trails
the growth of industrialization in the area
the discovery of oil in nearby fields
the mining of silver
11
Which of the following would be considered "price incentives"?
All of the above.
A sale on President's Day.
"Buy One, Get One Free" Coupons
Lowering interest rates for home buyers
12
A large percentage of the "Black Cowboys" of Texas had __.
been slaves before the Civil War
fought for Texas in the war with Mexico
fought for the Union in the Civil War
been slaves to white cowboys
13
What was the MAIN incentive for people willing to drive cattle on cattle trails?
fun and adventure
high beef prices
land
fame
14
What are the responsibilities of the Department of Homeland Security?
All of the above.
It responds to terrorist attacks.
It responds to man-made accidents.
It responds to natural disasters.
15
Which event would BEST complete this timeline?
1895 H.G. Wells publishes The Time Machine
1876 Colorado admitted to the Union
1886 Geronimo surrenders to U.S. authorities
1879 Thomas Edison Invents the Incandescent Lightbulb
16
This building was where the majority of deaths in the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.
The Empire State Building
The TransAmerica Building
The Pentagon
The World Trade Center
17
Who is being described by these statements?
Alexander Graham Bell
Cyrus McCormick
Thomas Edison
George Washington Carver
18
Which number represents the approximate location of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks?
4
3
2
1
19
What government agency was established in Nov. 2001 to handle security screenings at airports?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement Administration
Office of Security Services & Assessments
Federal Aviation Administration
Transportation Security Administration