Grammar
The cat _______ hungry.
is
am
are
is
What is a boom?
A good thing happening to a city or place.
How did Cesar Chavez help farmers?
He fought for better pay and better working conditions
What was the Pony Express?
The Pony Express was a mail delivery service that used horses and riders to carry messages.
How many letters in the alphabet?
26
The logs______hot.
is
are
was
are
What was a bust in Seattle washington?
The big fire
Why did Cesar Chavez think the farm workers were treated unfairly?
They worked for very little money, they were not allowed brakes, and they were not allowed to complain.
Why did people need the Pony Express?
People needed the Pony Express because it provided a fast way to deliver mail and messages, especially to those living in the Western United States.
Who was the first president of the United States?
George Washington
I _______ feeling happy.
is
am
are
am
What happened after the Seattle fire that was considered a boom?
The Klondike Gold Rush
What did Cesar's mother teach him about fighting?
Use your words not violence.
Riders switched these at each station.
horses
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York City
It is ________ to sing songs.
fun
funner
funn
Fun
Do you think the Transcontinental Railroad was a boom or bust?
double your points:
Why
A boom, because it created more jobs, reduced travel time, and allowed for goods to be shipped
What was the last grade Cesar completed in school?
8th grade
Why were the Pony Express stations about ten miles apart?
The riders would get a quick meal and change horses.
What do you call a group of fish
A school
Our neighbors____________vegetables.
is plant
are plant
is planting
are planting
are planting
During the 1850s, lumber was shipped from Seattle’s port to ______ to help build the city.
San Francisco
What is a migrant farm worker?
Owns his own farm
Travels from farm to farm to find work
Travels from farm to farm to find work
Why did the Pony Express end.
The invention of the telegraph.
If you give a mouse a cookie, what will he ask for next?
A glass of milk