1800's
What invention helped news travel faster?
Radios
What was the Dust Bowl?
BONUS 100 POINTS: Why did the Dust Bowl make life hard for Coloradans?
The fields were plowed and there was a drought, so the large winds created a natural disaster.
BONUS: It caused economic problems for many families because they were unable to grow crops to sell. People could also not feed their families.
Why did the build railroads through Colorado?
To travel quickly across the U.S.
Who wanted to help solve problems in their towns and neighborhoods?
A. Women
B. Starbucks Baristas
C. Teachers
D. Thomas Edison
Women (A)
Black Americans being separated from white Americans is called
Segregation
Ranchers raising ___________________________ did not get along with ranchers raising _____________________________________.
sheep, cows
What was the Great Depression?
A recession during the 1930s throughout all of America, there were many people left jobless and homeless.
Although automobiles became popular, many people still traveled by _____
Trains
What was the goal of the Civil Rights Movement?
Equal rights for everyone regardless of race/gender/heritage.
Hundreds of people came to Colorado to try to get better. What disease did they have?
A. Influenza
B. Tuberculosis
C. Paper cuts
D. They were hangry.
Tuberculosis (B)
What is cattle branding and why is it important?
It was a way for farmers to identify their animals. It is important so they know which animals are theirs and so they don't lose them.
What was the disagreement between sheep and cattle farmers called?
Sheep and Cattle Wars
Colorado was the first state to let women do what?
Vote
Which war was fought between 1941-1945?
World War II
Who was Thomas Edison?
Thomas Edison was an American inventor and businessman who created many important devices. He's best known for inventing the light bulb.
Who were the Cattle Kings?
A. John W. Iliff and John W. Powers
B. Mrs. Dreher and Ms. I
C. John W. Iliff and Horace Tabor
John W. Iliff and John W. Powers
What impact did World War II have on the economy?
World War II significantly boosted the economies of nations involved in the war effort, particularly the United States.
Who worked in the factories?
A. 4th graders
B. Men
C. Children, women, and men
D. Dogs wearing clothes
Children, women, and men (C)
DAILY DOUBLE: Name three inventions that made life easier in the 1900's.
Vacuums, electric stoves, cars, radios.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.? Why was he important?
He was an activist for African Americans. He fought to end segregation.
DAILY DOUBLE: Who settled the town of Greeley?
Nathan Meeker
What is Camp Amache?
An internment camp in South East Colorado during WWII.
What is a protest?
BONUS: Name one famous activist who participated in protests.
a statement or action expressing disapproval of or objection to something.
Martin Luther King Jr.
Corky Gonzales
What type of snow sport was used to help soldiers train?
Skiing
Write two facts about Rodolpho "Corky" Gonzales.
1. He was a boxer.
2. He was an activist.
3. He fought for Mexican Americans.
4. He died in 2005.