Black Cowboys of Texas
Inventors
World Events
Immigration
Potpurri
100

What were the Black Cowboys of Texas escaping?

Sharecropping

100

Thomas Edison is known for inventing what?

the lightbulb

100

Why did the Spanish American War begin?

Cuba wanted to be free of Spain
100

What type of factors showed why immigrants came to America?

Push and pull factors

Give an example of each 

100

What toy was created because of a newspaper article?

Teddy bear

200

Where did the cowboys bring the cattle to?

Trains that took the cattle to large cities like New York City and Chicago 

200

Who invented the telephone?

Alexander Graham Bell

200

Why did the US enter the Spanish American War?

The sinking of the USS Maine

200

What was the name of the island that immigrants came through in New York City?

Ellis Island

200

What would happen if you arrived in America sick?

You would be sent back home 

300

What two trails did the cowboys use to get the cattle where they needed to go?

Chisolm trail and Great Western trail

300

What are the Wright Brothers known for?

The first successful manned flight

300

What type of journalism was first experienced during the Spanish American War?

Yellow journalism

300

What was the name of the island that immigrants came through in California?

Angel Island

300

How were the Black Cowboys of Texas treated by the other cowboys?

Equally.  They respected them for doing the hard work. 

400

How much did they make per cow in the large cities?

$40 each

400

Who is known for inventing many uses for peanuts and beans?

George Washington Carver 

400

Why did America build the Panama Canal?

To make transporting goods and ships quicker and cheaper

400

If immigrants stayed in the cities, what type of work did they mainly do?

Factory work 

400

Where did the Wright Brothers take their first flight?

Kitty Hawk, North Carolina

500

If there is a limited supply of an item, what does that do to the price of the item?

The price will be higher due to a lack of supply

500

What invention do you think had the most impact on America?

Telephone, lightbulb, manned flight, or peanuts

Back your answer up with reasons

500

What president was in charge of the Panama Canal?

Theodore Roosevelt 

500

Why did immigrants tend to live near others from their home country?

It made them feel comfortable because of same culture, language, and traditions

500

What did immigrants who lived out west mainly do?

Railroads and gold mining

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