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"Though we are many states, we form one new nation. Though we are parts of different regions, we are a country united."
What does "E pluribus unum" mean?
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In the 1930s, an Oklahoma farmer would have most likely been affected by which of the following? a. Dust Bowl b. Social Security Act c. Labor unions d. Civil rights act
What is the Dust Bowl?
100
This group's purpose is to maintain peace, to protect human rights, and to make sure all nations obey international law.
What is the United Nations?
100
After the Civil War, cites like Boston, New York, and San Francisco became industrialized. Which of the following factors helped with this economic growth? a. new saw mills and fertilizer production b.plenty of land for grazing cattle c. large labor populations near water to ship products easily d. natural resources like cotton and tobacco
What is (C)? Large labor populations near water to ship products
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Produces good and services that consumers can buy
What is private businesses?
200
This is Cathy's first year being able to vote in the presidential election. Which amendment makes this process possible for her?
What is the 26th amendment?
200
These rules legalized segregation, oppressed African Americans, and required African Americans to use separate restrooms
What is the Jim Crow Laws?
200
An international alliance of 26 countries to ensure peace and security for themselves signed in 1949.
What is The North Atlantic Treaty Organization? (NATO)
200
This must be ratified by 3/4 of the states before making it part of the US Constitution.
What is an amendment approved by the constitutional convention?
200
Lashonda is an African American living in Montgomery, Alabama in 1954. She wants to support the cause inspired by Rosa Parks. Lashonda will most likely refuse to: a. be seen in a public park b. ride the train c. ride the public bus
What is (C) ride the public bus?
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The first 10 amendments to the Constitution that protect citizen rights
What is the U.S. Bill Of Rights?
300
Put the following events in the correct order from earliest to most recent: a. Stock Market Crash b. Atomic Bomb dropped c. D-Day d. Attack on Pearl Harbor
What is (a. d. c. b) ?
300
Place these Civil War battles in the correct order in which they took place: 1) Gettysburg 2) March to the Sea 3)Fort Sumter.
What is 3) 1) 2)?
300
Was a ship that Germany sank leading to U.S involvement in World War I.
What is the Lusitania?
300
After World War I, many European nations had very bad economies. Did this help or hurt the U.S. in becoming a world power?
What is "help"?
400
If a store owner lowers the cost of an item to encourage people to buy it, he is offering a:
What is price incentive?
400
If a law maker was trying to keep African Americans from voting, he would have to disagree with which amendment?
What is the 15th amendment?
400
Which amendment to the Constitution protects our freedom of speech?
What is the 1st amendment?
400
Using a map of the United States, locate the largest Salt Lake in the U.S. In what state is this lake located?
What is Utah?
400
Using a map of the United States, locate the Mojave Desert. In what state is this desert located?
What is Southeastern California?
500
This natural wonder is over a mile deep at its deepest point and is located in the state of Arizona.
What is the Grand Canyon?
500
A person who takes risks and is likely to open their own business someday could be considered this.
What is an entrepreneur?
500
This originated from Theodore Roosevelt's ideas of expansion. It was completed in 1914 and allowed ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean without having to travel around South America.
What is the Panama Canal?
500
When a person cannot pay back the money they borrow, this person has:
What is " gone into debt'
500
One of the most famous jazz musicians in History.
Who is Louis Armstrong?
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