American Indians
Colonies/Revolutionary War
U.S. Government
Economics
Physical Environment/Geography
100
Which of the following were negative aspects of the relationship between Natives and Europeans? a. Starvation, poverty, and abuse b. Trade, racism, and poverty c. Racism, slavery, and disease
C. Racism, slavery, and disease
100
The American Revolution was fought between the American ____________ and __________ __________.
Colonies; Great Britain
100
A democracy is different from other forms of government because a. The true power of the government belongs to the people b. The Supreme Court is in charge c. People take turns having a say in the government
a. The true power of the government belongs to the people
100
What is the difference between supply and demand? a. DEMAND is how much of something people want and SUPPLY is how much of something there is. b. SUPPLY is how much of something people want and DEMAND is how much of something there is. C. SUPPLY and DEMAND are the same thing, but one is for higher prices and one is for lower prices
a. DEMAND is how much of something people want and SUPPLY is how much of something there is.
100
The physical environment and geography of a region can affect all of the following EXCEPT: a. Farming b. Electricity c. Industry
b. Electricity
200
What were the positive aspects of the relationship between American Indians and Europeans? A. Trade, clothing, and sharing technology B. Sharing skills, trade, and sharing technology C. Dancing, storytelling, and sharing skills
B. Sharing skills, trade, and sharing technology
200
The New England colonies were settled for ________________ and their economy was mostly based on _______________. a. money; industry b. religious freedom; industry c. trade; farming
b. religious freedom; industry
200
All of the following are democratic values EXCEPT a. Civic Participation b. Common Good c. Optimism
c. Optimism
200
Scarcity is when: a. There is more supply and not enough demand. b. There is too much of something. c. There is more demand and not enough supply.
c. There is more demand and not enough supply.
200
The Middle colonies had a balanced climate, access to rivers, and good soil. Which of these are the most likely effects of the geography in these colonies? a. Good farming b. Lots of industry but no trade c. Trade, good farming, and industry
c. Trade, good farming, and industry
300
Which of the following does NOT describe American Indian culture before European exploration? a. Great respect for nature and storytelling b. High value for guns and steel c. Allowing both men and women to be leaders
b. High value for guns and steel
300
The Southern colonies were settled MOSTLY for ________________ and their economy was based on _______________. a. Religious freedom; farming b. Democracy; trade c. Money; farming
c. Money; farming
300
According to the ideas of Checks and Balances and Separation of Powers, which branch of government has the most power in the United States? a. The Legislative Branch b. The Executive Branch c. None, they are all equal
c. None, they are all equal
300
Which of the following is an example of a surplus? a. There are a lot of silly bands on the shelves and not many people are buying them. b. All the Play Stations at the store are sold out. c. Too many people want cupcakes and there aren't enough to go around.
a. There are a lot of silly bands on the shelves and not many people are buying them.
300
Farming probably developed faster in the Southern colonies because a. The Southern colonies had great soil and climate for farming b. The Southern colonies did not know how to run industries c. Everyone wanted cotton
a. The Southern colonies had great soil and climate for farming
400
Which of these best explains the cause of the Trail of Tears? a. Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion made settlers want land that belonged to American Indians b. Andrew Johnson felt the American Indians needed their own space out West c. Many American Indians decided they had to leave and escape the white settlers
a. Manifest Destiny and Westward Expansion made settlers want land that belonged to American Indians
400
The main cause of the colonists' unhappiness before the American Revolution was: a. That British soldiers were staying in their houses b. They had no voice in government but still had to pay taxes c. Great Britain refused to sell them British goods
b. They had no voice in government but still had to pay taxes
400
The Legislative branch _________ our laws and its main part is ____________. a. makes; Congress b. enforces; the President c. makes; Supreme Court
a. makes; Congress
400
Carlos, Travis, and Maria are working on a school project. Carlos is in charge of writing because he has good handwriting. Maria is in charge of organizing the information because she has the notes. Travis is in charge of the illustrations because he enjoys drawing. This situation exemplifies the economic principle of: a. International Trade b. Technology and problem-solving c. Specialization and Division of Labor
c. Specialization and Division of Labor
400
Name one way humans can have a positive impact on their environment.
Answers will vary: recycle, reuse things, reduce waste, find ways to pollute less (carpooling, not littering)
500
Many American Indians not only lost their lives because of European colonization, but their _________ as well.
CULTURE (bonus point if you specified religion and language!)
500
The most important outcome of the American Revolution was that: a. The colonists abolished all taxes b. The American colonies became an independent country c. Great Britain had to stop making unfair trade laws
b. The American colonies became an independent country
500
Which of these is NOT an example of checks and balances? a. The president vetoes a law passed by Congress b. The Supreme Court interprets the law in a case about free speech c. Congress decides to impeach (remove) the president
b. The Supreme Court interprets the law in a case about free speech B is not an example of one branch LIMITING THE POWER of another branch!
500
Ms. Hall has $8 to spend at the candy store. She wants to buy everything but can only afford to buy two candy bars. The rest of the candy that she didn't buy is known as _________ _________.
Opportunity Cost
500
Which of these is not a type of pollution? a. Solid Waste Pollution b. Noise Pollution c. Water Pollution d. Building Pollution
d. Building Pollution
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