The United States of America (lowman)

Multiple Choice

Which two countries are highlighted as the main focus in the green region on the map?

• United States and Canada

• Mexico and Brazil

• France and Germany

• China and Japan

Multiple Select

Which of the following are important cities in the United States?

• Los Angeles

• Houston

• Toronto

• New York City

Multiple Choice

Which river forms a natural boundary between the United States and Mexico?

• Mississippi River

• Rio Grande

• Colorado River

• Missouri River

Multiple Choice

Which language is most commonly spoken in the United States?

• Spanish

• English

• Chinese

• French

Multiple Choice

Which sport is considered the most popular in the United States, especially in the southern area?

• Baseball

• Lacrosse

• Football

• Soccer

Multiple Choice

What were the main reasons European explorers were sent to the Americas by their mother countries?

• To find riches, expand their empire, and spread Christianity

• To escape religious persecution

• To establish democracy

• To avoid war

Multiple Select

Which countries claimed land in modern-day America according to the first two slides?

• Spain

• France

• Britain

• Portugal

Multiple Choice

What was one major reason millions of people immigrated to America during the Industrial Revolution?

• To find jobs in factories

• To escape war

• To practice religion freely

• To become landowners

Open Ended

In today’s world, what are 3 important factors when deciding where to live?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events led to the abolition of slavery in the United States?

• The 13th Amendment

• The Civil War

• The Transatlantic Slave Trade

• The Cold War

Open Ended

What do you know about 9/11?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the type of government practiced in the United States?

• Monarchy

• Dictatorship

• Republic

• Oligarchy

Multiple Choice

Which branch of the United States government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Legislative

• Executive

• Judicial

• Federal

Multiple Choice

Which group wanted a less powerful government to ensure citizens had lots of freedom?

• Federalists

• Antifederalists

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

Multiple Choice

Which amendment protects freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, and speech?

• 1st Amendment

• 8th Amendment

• 10th Amendment

• 5th Amendment

Multiple Select

Which of the following are responsibilities of American citizens?

• Paying taxes

• Obeying laws

• Owning property

• Jury duty

Multiple Choice

Which type of economy is most commonly found in the United States and Canada?

• Traditional economy

• Command economy

• Free enterprise economy

• Mixed economy