Immigration: Ellis Island
and
Inventions at the Turn of the Century
and
Inventions at the Turn of the Century
What year did Ellis Island officially open as an immigration station?
1892
Why did many people in the United States want their government to get involved in Cuba’s fight for independence from Spain?
Because Spain treated Cubans unfairly, and America is founded on freedom.
Why was the Chisholm Trail important for cattle ranchers in Texas during the late 1800s?
Provided a direct route to transport cattle
What happened to the stock market in 1929, and how did it affect people who had invested their money in stocks?
Black Thursday- panis selling
Black Tuesday- billions of dollars disappeared in days
It crashed, and a lot of people lost a LOT of money
What date did the attack on Pearl Harbor happen?
December 7, 1941
What kinds of tests did immigrants have to pass before entering the United States?
Medical history review and physical exam. Then processed by government officials
What event sparked the start of the Spanish-American War in 1898?
The sinkning of The USS Maine
What changes caused the Chisholm Trail to become less important over time?
The expansion of railroads over the trail land
Why did many banks fail during the Great Depression, and what happened to people’s savings when banks closed?
Peoples savings were lost and banks had to close and go out of business, leading to more panic
Why did Japan attack Pearl Harbor?
The U.S. stopped doing business with Japan because they were on the opposite side. We supported the Allies, and Japan supported the Central Powers. Japan attacked the U.S.
Who was Ellis Island named after, and what did he do?
Samuel Ellis
He owned he owned the land before selling it to New York. The island was named after him.
What territories did the United States gain after the war?
Puerto Rico, Guam, and the Philippines
What was the 19th Amendment, and when was it passed?
Women would have the right to vote/ 1920
What was the Dust Bowl, and how did it make the Great Depression even harder for farmers?
It was a massive dust storm that destroyed crops and caused farmers to lose a lot of money and sell their farms
How did the United States respond after the attack?
Declaring war on Japan the next day, leading to America's entry into World War II
Who invented the telephone, and in what year was it patented?
Alexander Graham Bell in March 1876
What did the Voting Rights Act of 1965 do to help protect voters?
stop state and local governments from passing laws that kept African Americans from voting.
What event in Sarajevo started World War I, and why was it important?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria-Hungary
What invention helped people travel long distances more quickly around 1900?
planes
(and the Model T / transmissions)
Who were some important leaders who fought for voting rights in the U.S.?
Susan B Anthony
Elizabeth Stanton
Martin Luther King Jr.
Sojourner Truth
Why was World War I first called “the Great War” and “the War to End All Wars”?
It was the largest war the world had ever seen up to that point. There were so many deaths and casualties that it was assumed that no one would want to go through the same thing again.