5th Grade
Which of the following groups of people would have been MOST affected by the pioneers moving West into Oklahoma?
A. settlers
B. forty-niners
C. slaves
D. American Indians
D. American Indians
The historical, political, and social experiences of a place are often reflected in --
A. Art
B. Literature
C. Music
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Settlers moved to Texas mostly
a. because of cheap labor to be found there.
b. for the excellent hunting.
c. to avoid paying U.S. taxes.
d. because of cheap land.
d. because of cheap land.
The main threat faced by Americans in the Northwest Territories was
a. tornadoes that destroyed much of the farmland.
b. Native American tribes supplied with guns and ammunition by the British.
c. Native American attacks on supply lines into the territories.
d. harsh winter conditions and inadequate forts
b. Native American tribes supplied with guns and ammunition by the British.
What economic factor leads many stores to put winter coats on sale in the spring?
A. cash and carry
B. slash and burn
C. savings and loan
D. supply and demand
D. supply and demand
Which of the following is an area of culture that Russia excels in and shares now with many other nations?
A. technology
B. religion
C. arts
D. laws
C. Arts
The colonists faced problems early on, including
a. alligators, mosquitoes, disease, drought and raids.
b. illness and radiation.
c. lack of seeds, tools, and building materials.
d. attacks from other colonists.
c. lack of seeds, tools, and building materials.
The rivalry between which two political parties dominated the election of 1796?
a. Democrats and Republicans
b. Liberals and Conservatives
c. Democratic-Republicans and Federalists
d. Federalists and Royalists
c. Democratic-Republicans and Federalists
Carl Sagan's book and TV show called Cosmos helped change Americans' attitudes toward –
F. astronomy
G. race relations
H. the Cold War
J. the Watergate scandal
F. astronomy
One goal for a limited government is to --
F. control daily life for all citizens.
G. limit the rights of the citizens.
H. provide equity and opportunity for all citizens.
J. provide rigid rules to keep citizens safe.
H. provide equity and opportunity for all citizens.
By 1820, it was difficult to buy land in the United States because
a. land prices were high and money was scarce.
b. it had already been sold to other people.
c. of drought.
d. insurance costs were enormous.
a. land prices were high and money was scarce.
Which of these slogans might a Federalist have shouted at a party rally?
a. Central Government over All!
b. States Rule!
c. Power to the People!
d. Jefferson for President!
a. Central Government over All!
In the American free enterprise system, who or what has the GREATEST effect on the price of goods?
A. the federal government
B. television advertising
C. competition among sellers
D. the city council
C. competition among sellers
Which of the following countries had the MOST influence in developing the cultures of Australia and New Zealand?
F. China
G. France
H. United States
J. Great Britain
J. Great Britain
When Stephen F. Austin first arrived in San Antonio de Béxar in 1821,
a. he was met by Mexican soldiers and arrested.
b. he had no friends there.
c. both the alcalde of San Antonio de Béxar and the governor of Texas welcomed him.
d. his supplies were running out.
c. both the alcalde of San Antonio de Béxar and the governor of Texas welcomed him.
Americans wanted George Washington to be president because
a. he was seen as an honest leader.
b. he urged them to vote for him.
c. he passed the Judiciary Act of 1789.
d. his wife Martha was popular.
a. he was seen as an honest leader.
What does "The Star-Spangled Banner" suggest about Americans during the War of 1812?
F. They were proud of their country.
G. They needed new leadership.
H. They were tired of the war.
J. They wanted better weapons.
F. They were proud of their country.
Spanish and Portuguese migration in Latin America resulted in -
F. The spread of Catholicism
G. The spread of Judaism
H. The spread of Islam
J. The spread of Hinduism
F. The spread of Catholicism
In 1825, Austin’s colony had 1,790 settlers. There were
a. more than 400 slaves among them.
b. only six women there.
c. hardly any who could read or write.
d. just a few experienced farmers.
a. more than 400 slaves among them.
The Alien and Sedition Acts were passed by the Federalists to
a. eliminate opposition to war.
b. decrease government power.
c. imprison foreigners.
d. punish French speakers.
a. eliminate opposition to war.