Black Cowboys of Texas
What were the Black Cowboys of Texas escaping?
Sharecropping
Thomas Edison is known for inventing what?
the lightbulb
Why did the Spanish American War begin?
What type of factors showed why immigrants came to America?
Push and pull factors
Give an example of each
What toy was created because of a newspaper article?
Teddy bear
Where did the cowboys bring the cattle to?
Trains that took the cattle to large cities like New York City and Chicago
Who invented the telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
Why did the US enter the Spanish American War?
The sinking of the USS Maine
What was the name of the island that immigrants came through in New York City?
Ellis Island
What would happen if you arrived in America sick?
You would be sent back home
What two trails did the cowboys use to get the cattle where they needed to go?
Chisolm trail and Great Western trail
What are the Wright Brothers known for?
The first successful manned flight
What type of journalism was first experienced during the Spanish American War?
Yellow journalism
What was the name of the island that immigrants came through in California?
Angel Island
How were the Black Cowboys of Texas treated by the other cowboys?
Equally. They respected them for doing the hard work.
How much did they make per cow in the large cities?
$40 each
Who is known for inventing many uses for peanuts and beans?
George Washington Carver
Why did America build the Panama Canal?
To make transporting goods and ships quicker and cheaper
If immigrants stayed in the cities, what type of work did they mainly do?
Factory work
Where did the Wright Brothers take their first flight?
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
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
What invention do you think had the most impact on America?
Telephone, lightbulb, manned flight, or peanuts
Back your answer up with reasons
What president was in charge of the Panama Canal?
Theodore Roosevelt
Why did immigrants tend to live near others from their home country?
It made them feel comfortable because of same culture, language, and traditions
What did immigrants who lived out west mainly do?
Railroads and gold mining