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Geography
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Cultures
Government
Economics
100
What landform was a barrier to the Native Americans and the colonists?
Appalachian Mountains
100
Which U.S. landmark was given to us by France after we won the Revolutionary war?
Statue of Liberty
100
We can learn about a society's culture by studying their _______________ (man made objects).
artifacts
100
Which historical document gives the governments basic functions of establishing justice, ensuring domestic tranquility, providing for the common defense, nd promoting the general welfare?
U.S. Constitution
100
Name the 3 econmic resources.
human, capital, an natural
200
What type of location do we use to tell how to get to our house?
relative location
200
Which song is our national anthem?
The Star Spangled Banner
200
During the Age of Exploration, England claimed land in the country today known as ____________
The United States
200
What part of the U.S. Constitution explains the 3 branches of government?
Articles of Confederation
200
Describe a capital resource.
A capital resource is any tangible item that is used in the production process.
300
A type of technology used to bring water to dry areas.
irrigation
300
What are the 3 reasons people immigrate into our country?
Freedoms, Opportunities, Escaping Negative Situations
300
The ____________ immigrants helped build the Transcontinental Railroad.
Chinese
300
Name the 3 branches of government and their duties.
executive branch - enforces the laws legislative branch - makes the laws judical branch - interprets the laws
300
What word means the next best thing you give up to get somthing else?
Opportunty Cost
400
A type of map that shows landforms and bodies of water.
physical map
400
A diary is an example of a __________ source.
primary
400
The War between the 13 colonies and Britain was called the _______________
Revolutionary War
400
Voting, volunteering in your community, and pay taxes are all _______________ of U.S. citizens.
responsibilities
400
What economic term is used to describe doing a particular activity well so as to speed up the production process?
Specialization
500
Name the 5 Great Lakes.
Huron, Onterio, Michigan, Erie, Superior
500
Describe the Mayflower Compact.
A historical document written by the Pilgrims on how they were to get along or govern themselves once they got off the Mayflower.
500
The war between the North and the South was called _______________.
Civil War
500
Name 3 freedoms or rights listed in the 1st Amendment.
freedom of religion freedom of speech freedom of press right to assembly
500
What word means the buying and selling of goods and services?
Market (economy)