Setting
What is the capital of the United States?
- Native Americans introduced lacrosse
- African Americans brought music and dance
- Americans eat Chinese and Mexican foods
The above describes how -
communism functions in society
every group has a duty to improve society
free enterprise is beneficial to society
diverse groups help to create a multicultural society
diverse groups help to create a multicultural society
What are the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness called?
Unalienable rights
Executive
Legislative
Judicial
Which amendment gives us the freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, speech
1st
Which physical feature serves as a natural boundary between the United States and Mexico?
Rio Grande River
Which of the following best describes a social and cultural contribution of Americans?
Promoting the use of free enterprise
Introducing sports like baseball and football
Spreading the idea of communism
Developing the practice of terrace farming
Introducing sports like baseball and football
What was the time period in which products were manufactured quickly in factories?
Industrial Revolution
What is the ability of the Supreme Court to declare laws unconstitutional?
Judicial Review
Which amendment gives us freedom from cruel, or unusual punishment?
8th
Is the Atlantic ocean located on the left or right side of the United States?
right
Which sport is the most popular in the United States, especially in the southern area of the country?
Lacrosse
Football
Gymnastics
Cricket
Football
What group of people am I describing?
Located in North America.
Customs and traditions determine what is produced.
Goods and services are kept locally.
A. Anti-Federalists
B. Inuit of Canada
C. Vikings
D. Great Britain
B. Inuit of Canada
What has been practiced in the United States starting back in the colonial times due to the distance from Great Britain to her American colonies?
Judicial review
Representative government
NAFTA
Traditional economy
Representative government
- banking
- finance
- real estate
- health
The bulleted list above identifies industries that are important to both the U.S. and Canadian -
economy
religious institutions
government
educational system
economy
What are the three major cities in the United States we talked about?
Houston
Los Angeles
New York
- Christianity is the largest practiced religion in the US and Canada
- English is the most commonly spoken language in the US and Canada
What would be the best title for the box above?
The Influence of Viking Exploration
The Influence of Native American
The Influence of Spanish Culture
The Influence of European Colonization
The Influence of European Colonization
Solution: The United States profited from growing large amounts of tobacco on plantations, but did not have enough people to work the land
If this is the solution, what is the problem?
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Cold War
U.S. and Canada Free Trade Agreement
Louisiana Purchase
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Both the United States and Canada are examples of countries who have -
a queen leading the government
an underdeveloped economy
a limited government
a command economy
a limited government
Years Total # of Immigrants to US
1821-1830 143,000
1831-1840 600,000
1841-1850 1.7 million
_____1. What could best explain the data in the above table?
Outbreak of serious diseases
Availability of jobs
Desire to fight in a war
Improved Native relations
Availability of Jobs
What mountain ranges are located in the United States?
Appalachian Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Was the first sport played in the United States
Lacrosse
Belief that Americans should own land from coast to coast
Manifest Destiny
Who wanted a more powerful government to make sure our country had safety and security?
Federalist
Which amendment limits the power of the federal government, and gives some power to the states?
10th