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The United States of America (lowman)

The United States of America (lowman)

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28 Slides • 21 Questions

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

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United States and Canada

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Mexico and Brazil

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France and Germany

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China and Japan

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

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Los Angeles

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Houston

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Toronto

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New York City

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

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Mississippi River

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Rio Grande

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Colorado River

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Missouri River

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Which language is most commonly spoken in the United States?

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Spanish

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English

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Chinese

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French

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

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Baseball

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Lacrosse

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Football

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Soccer

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Multiple Choice

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

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To find riches, expand their empire, and spread Christianity

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To escape religious persecution

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To establish democracy

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To avoid war

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

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Spain

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France

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Britain

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Portugal

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

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To find jobs in factories

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To escape war

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To practice religion freely

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To become landowners

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Open Ended

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

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

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The 13th Amendment

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The Civil War

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The Transatlantic Slave Trade

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The Cold War

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Open Ended

What do you know about 9/11?

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Multiple Choice

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

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Monarchy

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Dictatorship

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Republic

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Oligarchy

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Multiple Choice

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

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Legislative

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Executive

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Judicial

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Federal

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Multiple Choice

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

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Federalists

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Antifederalists

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Judicial branch

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Legislative branch

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Multiple Choice

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

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1st Amendment

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8th Amendment

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10th Amendment

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5th Amendment

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Which of the following are responsibilities of American citizens?

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Paying taxes

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Obeying laws

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Owning property

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Jury duty

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Multiple Choice

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

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Traditional economy

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Command economy

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Free enterprise economy

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Mixed economy

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