Classic Classic Quiz Social Studies Chapter 3 by Jmathis Jmathis 99 played - 13 yrs ago 5th Grade American History Test QUIZ 28 QUESTIONS medium America 1 The ____________________ used electricity to send news across the country. Transcontenial railroadTelegraphExoduster 2 The largest conflict that the Union Pacific railroad workers faced was Native American groups that were unhappy with the railroad disturbing their way of life.Native American groups that were happy with the railroad and their way of life.Native American groups that were happy with the railroad but wanted a new way of life. 3 The Central Pacific railroad company was made up of _________________________. TelegraphExodusterChinese immigrants 4 The ______________________________________________ allowed people and goods to travel across the country in just a week. Trancontential RailroadTelegraphChinese immigrants 5 Why was the Homestead Act created? There was harsh weather thick sod, and a large amount of grasshoppers.Stronger plows were able to cut through the tough sod, windmills pumped water to the surface.It was meant to encourage people to settle on the Great Plains. 6 What were some challenges that homesteaders faced? There was harsh weather thick sod, and a large amount of grasshoppers.Stronger plows were able to cut through the tough sod, windmills pumped water to the surface.It was meant to encourage people to settle on the Great Plains. 7 The ________________________________________ faced discrimination and a lack of opportunity in the East, so they moved West to the Great Plains. TelegraphExodusterChinese immigrants 8 How did technology help pioneers turn the Great Plains into productive farmland? There was harsh weather thick sod, and a large amount of grasshoppers.Stronger plows were able to cut through the tough sod, windmills pumped water to the surface.It was meant to encourage people to settle on the Great Plains. 9 Texas ranchers often raised cattle to make money. Why was this a good choice for them? If they raise cattle they could sell it to the east where beef was scarce.Railroad came closer to ranchers so they could get cattle.Because the whites wanted to take over the Native Americans. 10 Why did cattle drives end? If they raise cattle they could sell it to the east where beef was scarce.Railroad came closer to ranchers so they could get cattle.Because the whites wanted to take over the Native Americans. 11 The sear for ________________________________ helped boost population in the West. Pony expressPioneerGold 12 Native Americans' lifestyles changed when settlers moved West. How did it change? If they raise cattle they could sell it to the east where beef was scarce.Railroad came closer to ranchers so they could get cattle.Because the whites wanted to take over the Native Americans. 13 The Battle of Little Bighorn has the nickname ________________________________________. Wounded kneeCuster's last standHomestead act 14 Why the Battle of Little Bighorn has the nickname? Because the whites wanted to take over the Native Americans.Because they still use some tribal stories and have gained control over the Native Americans.Because custer was killed along with his entire force or more than 200 soldiers. 15 The Battle of __________________________________________ was the last major battle between Native Americans and the United States. Wounded kneeCuster's last standHomestead act 16 How do Native Americans keep traditions alive today? Because the whites wanted to take over the Native Americans.They still use some tribal stories and have gained control over the Native Americans.Because custer was killed along with his entire force or more than 200 soldiers. 17 The system by which mail was delivered was called the _______________________________. Homestead actPioneerPony express 18 The ___________________________________________________ was a law that offered land in the Great Plains to Americans for cheap prices. Homestead actPioneerPony express 19 A _____________________________ is a person who is new settler to the area. Homestead actPioneerPony express 20 An African American who lived on the Great Plains was called an _________________________. Homestead actPioneerExodusters 21 The act of moving cattle from one location to another is called a _________________________. Cattle driveEntrepreneurExodusters 22 An ____________________________________ owns his or her own business. Cattle driveEntrepreneurExodusters 23 Contrast farms on the Great Plains with farms in the South - Great Plains A town where miners setup cams of canvas tents that allowed them to go right to work.Lived in traditional wooden houses on large plantations hard soil made it difficult to grow a variety of crops.Houses were made were of sod had to break through thick sod in order to plant crops, grasshoppers became a problem soil was very fertile. 24 Contrast farms on the Great Plains with farms in the South - South A town where miners setup cams of canvas tents that allowed them to go right to work.Lived in traditional wooden houses on large plantations hard soil made it difficult to grow a variety of crops.Houses were made were of sod had to break through thick sod in order to plant crops, grasshoppers became a problem soil was very fertile. 25 Define boomtowns. A town where miners setup cams of canvas tents that allowed them to go right to work.Lived in traditional wooden houses on large plantations hard soil made it difficult to grow a variety of crops.Houses were made were of sod had to break through thick sod in order to plant crops, grasshoppers became a problem soil was very fertile. 26 Define ghost towns A town where miners setup cams of canvas tents that allowed them to go right to work.A town of empty buildings.A town with ghost. 27 When the Gold Rush occurred, the population in the West Decrease because people move SouthIncrease because people love the weatherIncreased because people thought they will become weathy 28 Name two reasons the Battle of Little Bighorn is important to remember. It was the biggest victory Native Americans ever won over the US forces and it soon lead to the end of freedom for native americansIt was the worstt victory Native Americans lost to the US forces and it soon lead to the end of freedom for native americansIt was the biggest victory Native Americans ever won over the US forces and it soon lead to the Native Americans won their of freedom. A mistake in this Quiz ? Contact the author Commentaires
