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100
Why do Americans have a holiday called Independence Day on the 4th of July? A.) to honor past presidents B.) to honor the birth of our country C.) to honor the new year D.) to honor American soldiers
B.) to honor the birth of our country
100
In what region of the USA can you find the Grand Canyon? A.) Northwest B.)Southeast C.) Southwest D.) Northeast
C.) Southwest
100
People play different roles in economics- producer, provider, consumer, investor. The person working at a grocery store is a.... A.) producer B.) provider C.) consumer D.) investor
B.) provider
100
What are the three branches of the government?
Legislative, Judicial, Executive
100
What person worked to secure women's right to vote? A.) Rosa Parks B.) Susan B. Anthony C.) Eleanor Roosevelt D.) Mary McLeod Bethume
B.) Susan B. Anthony
200
During the 1400s and 1500s explorers from European nations laid claim to lands in North and South America. The first explorer to reach the "new world"at the time claimed lands for Spain. He was... A.) Henry Hudson B.)Pedro Cabral C.) Giovanni Verrazano D.) Christopher Columbus
D.) Christopher Columbus
200
Which of these separate Earth into Eastern and Western Hemispheres? A.) The Equator B.) lines of latitude C.) lines of longitude D.) The Prime Meridian
D.) The Prime Meridian
200
The law of supply and demand is very important in economics. Which of the following correctly describes supply and demand? A.) Consumers will buy whatever is produced B.) Producers will make whatever consumers demand C.) Suppliers will make whatever they decide to D.) Investors will put money into any business
B.) Producers will make whatever consumers demand
200
What is the purpose of the first ten amendments to the constitution? A.) to establish and protect the people's rights B.) to make peace with the Native Americans and other native peoples. C.) to make the united States the richest country in the world. D.) to check and balance the powers of the three branches of government
A.) to establish and protect the people's rights
200
Who served as the translator for James Oglethorpe and Tomochichi?
Mary Musgrove
300
After the French and Indian War, the Parliament of Great Britain passed new laws for the colonies. Some of the laws were passed because Great Britain...... A.) was afraid the French would back the colonies B.) was afraid many of the colonists would return to Britain. C.) needed the colonists to help pay for the war. D.) wanted the Native Americans to return to their lands.
C.) needed the colonists to help pay for the war.
300
What statement is true about lines of longitude? A.) They run parallel to the equator. B.) They run from the North Pole to the South Pole. C.)They measure the distance from the Equator. D.) They measure direction from the poles
B.) They run from the North Pole to the South Pole.
300
One of the important parts of economics is interdependence. Which of the following is an example of interdependence? A.) People making their own clothing B.) People often move to places that aren't as crowded. C.) People need goods and services provided by other people. D.) People grow their own food.
C.) People need goods and services provided by other people.
300
The congress belongs to which branch of the government? A.) Judicial B.) Executive C.) Legislative D.) Supreme Court
C.) Legislative
300
Who sent Lewis and Clark on their expedition?
Thomas Jefferson
400
After the civil war ended in 1865. the country began the process of bringing the South back into the Union. This period of time was called A.) Reconstruction B.) the Great Depression C.) Emancipation D.) the Industrial Revolution
A.) Reconstruction
400
Which of these rivers is located on the national border between the united States and Mexico? A.) Ohio B.) Colorado C.)Mississippi D.) Rio Grande
D.) Rio Grande
400
What issue did the United States face concerning trade under the Article of Confederation? A.) Spain wanted to close the Ohio river to traders. B.) Slavery became a necessity in order to increase trade. C.) Britain would not allow ships in its ports. D.) The country's leaders wanted to control growth and stop all trading.
C.) Britain would not allow ships in its ports.
400
What was the purpose of the preamble to the constitution? A.) It was a famous speech given by Lincoln about our constitution. B.) It was a newspaper written about the need to free the slaves. C.) It was written to explain the purpose of the Declaration of Independence. D.) It was written to explain the purpose of the constitution.
D.) It was written to explain the purpose of the constitution.
400
In what year did Jackie Robinson play in his first Major League Baseball game? A.) 1931 B.) 1947 C.) 1951 D.) 1972
B.) 1947
500
The Japanese attacked Pearl harbour on December 7th, 1941. Ths lead to the United States entering the war.What was a major concern of some Americans after the attack on Pearl Harbour? A.) Japan would attach the East Coast of the United States. B.)Americans would no longer want to continue the war against Germany. C.)Hirohito, emperor of Japan, would try to become the president of the United States. D.) Japanese Americans would side with Japan against the United States.
D.) Japanese Americans would side with Japan against the United States.
500
The physical environment affected the lives of the Native Americans. Which of the following statements best describes the life of the Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest? A.) They hunted buffalo and deer on the plains. B.) They herded cattle and goats. C.)They fished along the coast, rivers and lakes. D.)They grew corn and squash in the the fields.
C.)They fished along the coast, rivers and lakes.
500
How did the building of the Hoover Dam help California and Arizona prosper? A.) It ended the Dust Bowl. B.) It promoted jobs for Social Security. C.) There was agricultural development. D.) It forced workers to retire, creating new jobs.
C.) There was agricultural development.
500
What is the purpose of the Nineteenth Amendment? A.) It gave women the right to own property. B.) It gave African Americans the right to vote. C.) It gave women the right to vote. D.) It gave African Americans the right to own property.
C.) It gave women the right to vote.
500
Who advised President Theodore Roosevelt and the U.S. Congress on matters of agriculture. He even worked with Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi to help with growing crops in India?
George Washington Carver
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