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Mixed Bag o' Nuts
100
Why do countries trade goods with each other?
Countries make and sell different products that other countries do not have as natural resources.
100
Why does the U.S. have an amendment for people with disabilities?
Because they have a right to special accommodations to help them pursue life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
100
What is the weather like in a tropical region?
Hot, humid, sticky, wet, lots of rain, very warm temperatures. Located near the Equator.
100
Why is the Star-Spangled Banner important to Americans?
It is our national anthem (song).
100
Which crop was ruined by rot and fungus in Ireland in the 1850s and caused a great famine?
Potatoes
200
What is the difference between WANTS and NEEDS?
WANTS are things you wish for or are "extras". NEEDS are things you need to survive.
200
How does a person become the GOVERNOR of a state?
They are elected by the people of that state.
200
What river runs through the American southwest region?
Colorado River
200
How did the SMALLPOX disease brought by English and Spanish settlers affect Native Americans?
Smallpox caused thousands of deaths among Native American tribes.
200
What is a synonym for the word "tariff" in this sentence:
Colonists were forced to pay a tariff on goods shipped to America from England.
Tax
300
What is an example of BARTERING with a friend?
Trading homework answers or agreeing to do one of their chores (vacuuming) in exchange for something. No money is used.
300
Does a leader in a DEMOCRACY have ALL the power they could ever want?
No, there is a system of checks and balances so they do NOT become like a king.
300
Which western mountain range runs all the way north to Oregon?
The Rocky Mountains
300
What happened in San Francisco around 1850 that changed the city's buildings forever?
The Great Fire. Very few buildings survived because they were all made of wood.
300
If Waxhaw Creamery has a SURPLUS of strawberry ice cream, what will the business owner likely do?
Offer a SALE or discount on strawberry ice cream.
400
What does it mean to be "middle class"?
You are in the middle of soceity in terms of how much money your family makes. You have access to a good education and have all of your needs met, with a few "wants" too.
400
Why is paying TAXES a responsibility of U.S. citizens?
To help pay for roads and state services like education and police.
400
Why was the Panama Canal created?
To make the shipping route shorter to America. It cuts a path through Central America in Panama.
400
Was Native American culture important to Spanish missionaries in early America?
No, they wanted Native Americans to give up their culture and become Christians.
400
Which state is most well-known for growing ORANGES?
Florida
500
How do stores like Harris Teeter and Publix COMPETE for your business?
They offer sales, coupons, special deals, help taking groceries to your car, cleaner stores, etc.
500
Why is "FREEDOM of the PRESS" so important to our country and included in the Bill of Rights?
So people may publish articles in newspapers that state their opinion without concern of punishment by the government.
500
Which region are these states in the U.S.: Georgia, Florida, South Carolina
Southeast
500
What is the meaning of the word "homestead" in the sentence below:
Many pioneers moved west to build their own homestead.
Homes on their own piece of land.
500
What are the 8 directions on a COMPASS?
North, south, east, west, northeast, northwest, southeast, southwest