1. U.S. History I 1877-1939 HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW?

2. On a piece of paper write down FIVE things you think may have happened in the time period of 1877-1939.

3. People and Things That Happened What is the name of this landmark? The Brooklyn Bridge

4. Who are these two men? In today’s money value, they would make Warren Buffet and Bill Gates look poor! Andrew Carnegie John D. Rockefeller

5. These two pictures symbolize a revolution in America. What was it called? The Industrial Revolution

6. Inventions This time period saw huge technological advancements that made life easier for people. Safety Razor Fountain Pen Telephone Incandescent Light bulb First Automobile

7. What time period does the actor John Wayne represent? The Wild West!

8. We‘ll also learn about what really happened in the “Wild West.” Not just what you see in movies. Chief Red Cloud Sitting Bull George Custer

9. Immigration A large percentage of America can trace their ancestry to immigrants who came to the U.S. in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses, yearning to breathe free…

10. Many of our most played sports were created or became popular during this time period.

11. A World Power The U.S. starts to become the world power that it is today. It’s influence starts to spread around the world. The Great White Fleet, 1907.

12. What is this a picture of? How does it show U.S. influence around the world?

13. What is this place? Why do you think it’s important?

14. Which war does this picture represent? The U.S. was a part of it. World War One

15. Until the 1920’s, Hollywood was populated by more cattle than movie stars.

16. What decade is symbolized by the clothes these women are wearing? Hint: It’s Roaring

17. What emotions does this picture convey? What time period do you think this picture was taken?

19. Who do you think is this man? What do you think he has come to symbolize?

20. 1877-1939 This time period is one of the least known in American history. However without it, the United States would not be the nation it is today.