U.S. History
Why did the Pilgrims come to North America?
The Pilgrims came to North America to have the freedom to practice their religion without getting in trouble in England.
How are Canada’s settlement patterns similar to those of the United States?
Most people in both Canada and the U.S. live in the southern parts of their countries, near the border. That’s where the climate is nicer, and there are more jobs.
What archaeological evidence taught scholars about the culture of the Mississippians?
The big mounds that the Mississippians built for religious and other purposes helped archaeologists learn about them.
Which of the following best describes the transportation of newly enslaved Africans to the English colonies?
The South wanted new states to allow slavery, but the North didn’t.
Which factor best explains Canada’s economic success?
Canada’s success comes from the high level of education of its people.
The outcome of the French and Indian War was significant for the British most of all because they what?
The British won land east of the Mississippi River, which made them more powerful in North America.
What natural resource most attracted European traders to the lands that later became Canada?
European traders were most interested in animal furs, especially for the fur trade.
How did the environment influence the American Indian cultures of the Northwest and Southwest?
In the Northwest, the environment gave them a lot of resources like fish, so they focused on fishing and woodworking. In the Southwest, they had to use irrigation because the land was dry.
In the United States, which ethnic or racial group has most frequently had conflicts with natural gas and oil companies over land use?
American Indians have had the most conflicts over land use with these companies.
Which of the following would be the most likely place for an unemployed Canadian fisherman from Newfoundland to move?
An unemployed fisherman would probably move to Alberta because there are jobs in the energy industry there.
Which of the following was a cause of the Civil War in the United States?
The South wanted new states to allow slavery, but the North didn’t.
Compare and contrast the Dominion of Canada with the Canadian government after 1931.
Before 1931, Canada was a self-governing colony. After 1931, Canada became fully independent and could make its own laws.
Which of the following American Indian culture groups was most likely to use canoes?
The Northwestern peoples, because they lived near rivers and the ocean.
According to the map, how did people first arrive in North America?
They walked or paddled from Asia to North America along the shoreline.
NAFTA is a trade agreement between which countries?
NAFTA is a trade deal between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
What is the correct chronological order of these events in U.S. history?
The order is: Mexican–American War, Civil War, Great Depression, World War II.
How does Canada’s climate affect where its people live?
Most Canadians live near the United States border, where rainfall allows farming.
What generalization about the experiences of American Indians on Spanish missions does this image best support?
American Indians were made to convert to Christianity and had to work hard on the missions.
What can be inferred from this data?
It shows that immigrants tend to be younger than other Americans.
Based on this excerpt, what was the purpose of the Iroquois League?
The Iroquois League was created to bring together the Five Nations, keep peace, and protect them from danger.
Based on the excerpt, which of the following ideas most contributed to inspiring the American Revolution?
The main purpose of the law is to stop pollution and protect the environment for future generations.
Which of the following terms correctly describe Canada’s government?
Canada has a parliamentary democracy and is a constitutional monarchy.
Using the information in the table, what BEST explains why the Sioux used tepees as housing?
The Sioux were nomadic, which means they moved around, so they needed tepees because they were easy to take down and move.
The Ancestral Puebloans were a group of peoples who had to learn to adapt to what type of climate?
They had to adapt to a cold, dry climate.
Based on the excerpt, what is the main purpose of this law?
The main purpose of the law is to stop pollution and protect the environment for future generations.