Social Studies
What is the meaning of the word prairie?
an area of grassland
A deep, narrow valley with steep sides is _______.
canyon
Francisco Coronado with his army traveled to the Southwest in search of ....
gold
What is the meaning of the word rural?
made up of countryside
What is the meaning of the word “sharecropper”?
a person who farms land but must pay a landowner part of their crops
A period of little or no rain is ________.
drought
What was the "Dust Bowl"?
A period where little rain fell with huge windstorms and bad soil, which caused a lack of crops to grow
What is an "abolitionist"?
Someone who wants to end slavery.
What was the main significance of the United States Constitution?
It established a new, better system of government for the United States.
These people were sold into .......... , the practice of making one person property of another.
slavery
What happened to make the American colonists dump boxes of tea into Boston Harbor?
Britain raised taxes on the colonies.
What was the result of the Lewis and Clark expedition?
Pioneers headed to the west on wagon trails.
What does the word "seceded" mean as it was used before the Civil War?
The South left the United States.
Which statement best reflects the abolitionist movement?
Because of their experiences with slavery, some people became abolitionists.
Which statement best describes the negative effect the Indian Removal Act had on Native Americans?
Native Americans were forced to give up their land and move to other territories and states.
What is the meaning of "commerce?"
business
Which statement describes an effect of the Southeast’s climate? (Hint- what was the effect on crops)
Crops like cotton and citrus fruits thrive in the region’s warm climate.
What conclusion can you draw about reform movements in the Northeast?
Reform movements tried to get laws changed to help people.
What was the main significance of the United States Constitution?
It established a new, better system of government for the United States.
The reasons that American settlers moved west...
(at least say one close)
1. “Some people thought they would get rich by finding gold and silver.”
2. “Many settlers began to move west to have more room for their families and more room for farming.”