SS Ch 7

Question 1

The southern states that fought together in the Civil war.

Answer 1

Confederacy

Question 2

A change or an addition to a constitution

Answer 2

Amendment

Question 3

A set of written laws.

Answer 3

Constitution

Question 4

A Mexican cowboy with many skills.

Answer 4

Vaquero

Question 5

The states and territories in the North that fought together in the Civil war.

Answer 5

Union

Question 6

Something passed down from one’s ancestors.

Answer 6

Heritage

Question 7

The management of goods, services, and resources.

Answer 7

Economy

Question 8

A wealthy Montana senator who bought the Las Vegas Ranch, and later sold off portions of the property.

Answer 8

William Clark

Question 9

This person started the first hotel in Las Vegas, in a tent.

Answer 9

Charles Squires

Question 10

What side did the Nevada Territory join during the Civil War?

Answer 10

The Union

Question 11

On what date did Nevada officially become a state?

Answer 11

October 31, 1864

Question 12

Where did the Central Pacific Railroad begin?

Answer 12

Sacramento, CA

Question 13

Where did the Union Pacific Railroad begin?

Answer 13

Omaha, Nebraska

Question 14

Where did the Union Pacific and the Central Pacific railroads meet?

Answer 14

Promontory, Utah ( the middle)

Question 15

Where was a branch of the United States mint built?

Answer 15

Carson City

Question 16

Why was it important for Nevada to become a state?

Answer 16

Nevada needed to become a state by Nov. 1 to vote. This is so they could support President Lincoln, who supported the Union.

Question 17

A railroad station.

Answer 17

Depot