This term means that people are free to start their own businesses and own their own property. (pg. 19)
What is free enterprise?
100
Name all 5 regions of the United States. (pg. 25)
The Northeast, Southeast, Mid-West, West, and Southwest.
100
This is a type of fuel formed from the remains of plants and animals that lived long ago. It is used for energy. Three example of this are coal, oil, and natural gas (pg. 35)
What is a fossil fuel?
200
Why is E Pluribus Unum a good saying for Americans? (pg. 7)
Because there are many states that form one country.
200
What is a democracy? (pg. 15)
A government where the people have the power to make the decisions.
200
Name three benefits or rights of the free enterprise system. (pg. 19/21)
The right to start your own business, the right to own private property, and the ability to make your own choices about how to spend money.
200
What is the point of dividing the country into these regions? (pg.25)
It makes it easier to study the country's geography.
200
This is a thing that is found in nature that people can use. (pg. 35)
What is a natural resource?
300
Why are the people of the United States so different? (pg. 8)
They come from all different backgrounds, ethnic groups, and cultures.
300
Name three responsibilities of Americans. (pg. 16)
Obeying the law, getting involved, and going to school.
300
This two terms mean how much of a product is available and how much people are willing to buy. (pg. 19)
What are supply and demand?
300
This term means that people or areas work together or need one another. (pg. 30)
What is interdependent? Give an example of two regions doing this.
300
Name two examples of renewable resources. What makes them renewable? (pg. 36)
Trees and water are renewable because they can be renewed or replaced.
400
These are people who leave one country to go live in another country. (pg. 10)
What are immigrants?
400
What are three rights of Americans? (pg. 16)
Freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and the right to a fair trial.
400
This is someone that buys or uses goods and services. (pg. 21)
What is a consumer?
400
Name some ways that people use the land. (pg. 28)
For agriculture (growing crops and raising animals) and building cities.
400
This means preserving and protecting resources. (pg. 36)
What is conservation?
500
How does the Pledge of Allegiance unite Americans? (pg. 11)
It reminds us of the basic ideals that we share.
500
What is the difference between a direct democracy and a republic? (pg. 15)
A direct democracy has all of the voters in a community make the decisions about what the government should do. A republic has representatives who are elected by the people to make laws and run the government.
500
How did Madam C.J. Walker and Thomas Edison benefit from free enterprise? (pg. 21)
Thomas Edison sold his inventions for money. Madam C.J. Walker was an entrepreneur and started a business that became successful.
500
What is the difference between the climate in the North and South? East and West? (pg. 29)
The South is warmer because it is closer to the Equator. The East is more humid, while the West is more dry. What about precipitation?
500
Why were National Parks created? (pg. 36/37)
To benefit people, to protect natural resources, to protect the environment, and to preserve.