United States History
Which of the following best describes the main purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
A. to establish a new religion in the New World
B. to create a system of government based on majority rule
C. to surrender to the authority of the British Crown
D. to outline trading rights with Native Americans
B. to create a system of government based on majority rule
The Magna Carta, signed in 1215, is significant because it:
A. established the Church of England
B. limited the power of the English King
C. ended the Hundred Years' War
D. created the House of Commons
B. limited the power of the English King
Which of the following best explains why many early civilizations developed near rivers?
A. rivers provided natural barriers against invaders
B. rivers offered sourse of fresh water and fertile land
C. rivers were sacred and used only for ceremonies
D. rivers forced people to develop advanced boats
B. rivers offered sourse of fresh water and fertile land
Which branch of the United States government is responsible for interpreting laws?
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
D. Electoral
C. Judicial
Which of the following best defines the term opportunity cost?
A. the benefit gained from a decision
B. the cost of the next best alternative foregone
C. the monetary value of a product
D. the amount spent on new technology
B. the cost of the next best alternative foregone
What is the main consequence of the Lousiana Purchase for the United States?
A. it doubled the size of the United States
B. it resulted in the loss of FL
C. it abolished slavery in the new territories
D. it ended the War of 1812
A. it doubled the size of the United States
Which ancient civilization is credited with the invention of democracy?
A. Ancient Egypt
B. Ancient Greece
C. Ancient China
D. Ancient Rome
B. Ancient Greece
Which map projection most accurately represents the sizes and shapes of landmasses?
A. mercator projection
B. robinson projection
C. peters projection
D. Goode's homeolosine projection
B. robinson projection
What is the purpose of checks and balances in the United States government?
A. to allow one branch to control the others
B. to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
C. to combine the powers of all branches
D. to limit the rights of citizens
B. to prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
Which of the following is an example of a public good?
A. Private homes
B. Automobiles
C. National Defense
D. Clothing
C. National Defense
Which document offically ended slavery in the United States?
A. the Emancipation Proclamation
B. the Bill of Rights
C. the 13th amendment
D. the Homestead Act
C. the 13th amendment
The Silk Road was primarily used for:
A. Transporting slaves to the Americans
B. Trading goods between Asia and Europe
C. Military conquests by the Mongols
D. Spreading Christainity through Africa
B. Trading goods between Asia and Europe
What is the equator?
A. an imaginary line dividing the Eastern and Western Hemispheres
B. an imaginary line dividing the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
C. the line where the Prime Merdian is located
D. the border between North and South America
B. an imaginary line dividing the Northern and Southern Hemispheres
The Bill of Rights refers to:
A. the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution
B. the Declaration of Independence
C. the Articles of Confederation
D. the Preamble of the Constitution
A. the first 10 amendments to the United States Constitution
Who decides what to produce in a command economy?
A. Individual consumers
B. Business owners
C. Government planners
D. Market forces
C. Government planners
Which United States President is most closely associated with the New Deal?
A. Herbert Hoover
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
C. Woodrow Wilson
D. Theodore Roosevelt
B. Franklin D. Roosevelt
The fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 symbolized:
A. the start of WWII
B. the end of colonialism in Africa
C. the end of the Cold War
D. the creation of the United Nations
C. the end of the Cold War
In which direction does the Mississippi River flow?
A. North to South
B. East to West
C. West to East
D. South to North
A. North to South
Which event led to the creation of the United Nations?
A. World War 1
B. The Great Depression
C. World War II
D. The Cold War
C. World War II
What is inflation?
A. decrease in prices over time
B. an increase in the unemployment rate
C. an increase in the general price level of goods and services
D. a sudden drop in the stock market
C. an increase in the general price level of goods and services
Short Answer: List two causes of the American Civil War.
Slavery and states' rights
Short Answer: Name one of the major results of the Industrial Revolution.
Rapid urbanization and growth of cities; increased production of goods.
The spreading of cultural beliefs and social activities from one group to another.
Short Answer: Name two responsibilites of a United States citizen.
Short Answer: what is market economy?
an economy in which decisions about production, investment, and distribution are based on supply and demand.