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What was a major reason the French set up St. Louis in 1760?
The wanted to trade fur
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Which body of water did Robert de La Salle explore int he early 1600s?
Mississippi River
100
Why was the United States Constitution so important?
It laid out a a plan for the new governemnt
100
Today, the capital of the United States is
Washington D.C.
100
What is an advantage of living in a community?
It allows you to have a safe place to live, work, and play.
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Which has the biggest effect on where people form a community?
natural resources
200
People in a community enjoy skiing and sledding in the winter, and hiking and camping in the summer. Which kind of community is this?
a community in the mountains
200
Why is it important for people in communities to follow laws?
to make communities safe
200
When comparing maps, the shape or size of the same place can look different. What is this called?
distortion
200
Which part of a map measures the real distance between places?
map scale
300
How is an urban community DIFFERENT from other types of communities?
Urban communities are located in large cities
300
What should a family do if it wants to build a house in an area that often has strong storms and hurricanes?
It should use building materials that can stay up in strong winds.
300
Which ocean runs along the western coasts of North America and South America?
Pacific Ocean
300
On which continent are the Himalaya Mountains located?
Asia
300
Which natural resource is used to BOTH heat a home and fuel a car?
oil
400
Which branch of government has the most power?
Each branch has the same amount of power
400
How does a person usually become a leader in the United States government?
Leaders are voted into office by citizens
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Who is the head of the executive branch at the local level of government?
mayor
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What was written because the colonist wanted freedom from Great Britain?
The Declaration of Independence
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Which branch of government enforces and carries out the laws of the United States?
executive
500
Which is a service that the national government provides but the other levels of government do not?
printing paper money and making coins
500
Who makes sure the laws passed by Congress follow the U.S. Constitution?
Supreme Court justices
500
What kind of car did Henry Ford want to build?
a car people could afford
500
Buying a bottle of milk with your allowance money is an example of
Spending
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What is the MOST LIKELY reason one person might pay more for an item than another person would pay?
The item has more value to him