Geography
Which of the following is an example of a secondary source?
A) A diary written by a soldier during the Civil War
B) A documentary film about the civil war
C) A letter from George Washington
D) An original photograph from the Revolutionary War
B) A documentary film about the Civil War
This amendment protects freedom of speech, religion, press, assembly, and petition?
The first Amendment
What is scarcity?
- A shortage of resources, goods, or services
- the price of a good is set too low
- There is too much competition in the market
- Not having enough of a resource, good, or service to satisfy all wants at a zero price
- the government is spending too much
What was the purpose of Lyndon Johnson's Great Society?
A) To eliminate poverty and racial injustice in America
B) To erase the last vestiges of the Great Depression from the American economic landscape
C) To encourage economic prosperity through trickledown economics
D) To increase educational standards in the United States
A) To eliminate poverty and racial injustice in America.
- Set of domestic programs and initiatives aimed at eliminating poverty and racial injustice in the United States in the 1960s. Launched following the assassination of Kennedy. Sought to create a more equitable and prosperous society.
This document declared the thirteen colonies independent from British Rule
Bonus(100): What treaty officially ended the American Revolutionary War?
The Declaration of Independence
- The treaty of Paris on September 3, 1783
How many continents are in the World?
Bonus point(100): if all are named
Bonus point(100): Which country is both a country and continent?
7
Africa, Antartica, Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, South America
This amendment prohibits the imposition of excessive bail or cruel and unusual punishment.
The 8th amendment
A) Increased urbanization and population growth
B) Improved living conditions for the working class
C) Decreased economic inequality
D) All of the above
A) Increased urbanization and population growth
What was the primary purpose of the Monroe Doctrine, issued in 1823?
To warn European nations against further colonization or interference in the Americas
This 1863 battle is often considered the turning point in the Civil War and took place in Pennsylvania, resulting in a crucial union Victory.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg?
-Was the turning point of the American Civil War because it marked the first major defeat of General Robert E. Lee's Confederate forces during their invasion of the North. Halted momentum and and led to a good amount of casualties.
What is the longest river in the United States
The Missouri River
This amendment grants woman the right to vote
The 19th amendment
Inflation has what effects?
a) Harms all members of an economy
b) Helps all members of an economy
c) Harms no members of an economy
d) Harms some members of an economy, helps others
Bonus(100): What is inflation
d) Harms some members of an economy, helps others.
- Inflation is the rate at which the general prices for goods and services rises, leading to a decrease in the purchasing power in money. (Reduces the purchasing power of money)
How did the practice of Sharecropping affect the lives of African Americans in the South after the civil war?
Sharecropping often kept African Americans in a cycle of debt and poverty, limiting their economic mobility.
Which war came first and which war came last?
- The French and Indian War(Seven Year's war)
- The war of 1812
- The French Revolution
- The American Revolution
- The French and Indian War(Seven Year's war)
- The American Revolution
- The French Revolution
- The war of 1812
Which Geographic features were most conductive to the development of early civilization?
A) Rivers
B) Deserts
C) Forests
D) Mountains
Bonus Points(100) if you get the right answer and can explain why!
Rivers
This amendment abolished the practice of slavery in the United States
The 13th amendment
What empire was known for its extensive road system and communication networks in South America?
The Inca Empire
- Located in the Andes mountains
- Highly organized and centralized state ruled by a single leader
- The economy was based on agriculture. Terrace farming and irrigation systems
- Impressive architecture
Which philosophical movement is characterized be an emphasis on reason, individualism, and skepticism of traditional authority, emerging during the 17th and 18th centuries?
The enlightenment
Which two nations were involved in the war of 1812?
The United States and Great Britain.
[- Impressment of American Sailors
- British Trade Restrictions
- British supported Native American Resistance
- Desire for Expansion for America]
What is the imaginary line that divides Earth into the Eastern and Western hemispheres?
Bonus Point(100): If you know the longitude of a city in the United States, what can you determine?
The state its located?/The time zone?/How far from the equator?/Average winter temperature?
The Prime Meridian
- The time zone it is located in!!!
This amendment prohibits unreasonable searches and seizures and sets requirements for search warrants?
The 4th amendment
What is a historical inquiry, and how can it be used to teach history?
A) It is a process of investigation historical questions through evidence. It can be used to help students develop critical thinking skills and deeper understanding of historical events
B) It is a type of historical fiction to make history more engaging
C) It is a historical reenactment, that can help students experience history firsthand
D) It is a historical timeline that can help students visualize the sequence of historical events
A) The process of investigation historical questions through evidence. It involves students actively exploring primary and secondary sources, analyzing information, and forming their own conclusions.
Who was the first governor of Illinois after it achieved statehood in 1818?
Shadrach Bond
What event is often cited as the immediate trigger for World War 1?
Bonus(100): What was the outcome of the Treaty of Versailles after World War 1?
- The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in June 1914.
- The treaty imposed heavy reparations and territorial losses on Germany and established the League of Nations