Pioneers
Early Immigrants
Schools of the Past or Present
We Use This Instead
Transportation and Communication
100
Why did pioneers want to move west?
They wanted more space because the cities were becoming too crowded.
100
Why did early immigrants want to move to America?
They wanted a chance in a new country, new land, new jobs, and/or religious freedom.
100
Students and teachers wrote on blackboards with chalk.
Past
100
Instead of sending letters we can call people on the
phone
100
A type of transportation people usually use today if they are crossing over an ocean.
plane
200
How did pioneers move west.
covered wagon (walking)
200
Before they could enter the United States immigrants were checked over. What were they checked for?
They were checked to make sure they were healthy, hadn't broken serious laws in their old country (hurt people), and were willing to be hard workers.
200
Students often get to school by car, bus, or walking.
present
200
Instead of a hornbook we use ________
textbooks, picture books, or computers
200
A way to communicate 200 years ago with someone who lived across the country.
letter
300
Name two dangers pioneers faced.
Disease, drowning in rivers, attacks, climbing over steep mountains, etc.
300
What was the name of the immigration center right outside of New York?
Ellis Island
300
Students used hornbooks to learn.
past
300
Instead of a covered wagon we'll take our family's _____.
car
300
What transportation invention that travels on tracks made it easier for people to travel across the country?
The steam engine (or train)
400
Name three items a pioneer would bring with them.
Food items, livestock, clothing, tools, etc. (Do not accept unreasonable answers such as heavy furniture or items that were not yet invented)
400
Most early immigrants arrived to our country by ____.
boat
400
Girls can wear dresses or pants to school.
present
400
Instead of a quill pen, let's use our
pencils
400
A transportation invention with 2 wheels that children can use on their own.
bike
500
Why didn't people ride in the wagons for long periods of time?
They were too bumpy and uncomfortable!
500
If you were an immigrant who came in near New York, what statue would you see?
The Statue of Liberty
500
Students of all ages learn in one classroom with one teacher.
past
500
Instead of knickerbockers, boys today wear ________.
pants
500
An invention that lets people communicate news to many people all around the country at the same time, right in their homes.
television
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