Interactive Slides: Chp 11 (Eastern World)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT considered a major physical feature of the United States?

• Mountains

• Rivers

• Deserts

• Plains

Multiple Choice

Which of the following physical features is found in the eastern United States and is characterized by being flat and close to sea level?

• Atlantic Coastal Plain

• Great Plains

• Rocky Mountains

• Interior Plains

Open Ended

Explain how the Mississippi River and its tributaries contribute to the fertility of the Interior Plains.

Multiple Select

Select all the physical features that are located west of the Rocky Mountains.

• Continental Divide

• Alaska and Hawaii

• Appalachian Mountains

• Great Lakes

Fill in the Blank

The climate of the United States is generally ___ in the East and South and ___ in the West.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a natural resource mentioned as being abundant in the United States?

• Oil

• Lumber

• Diamonds

• Coal

Open Ended

How have democratic ideas and immigration influenced the culture of the United States?

Multiple Choice

Which cities became major seaports in the American colonies?

• Boston and New York

• Philadelphia and Baltimore

• Charleston and Savannah

• Washington and Richmond

Multiple Choice

Where were the New England Colonies located in relation to the other colonies?

• North of the Middle Colonies

• South of the Southern Colonies

• West of the Appalachian Mountains

• East of the Mississippi River

Open Ended

Explain the significance of the Declaration of Independence in the context of American democracy.

Fill in the Blank

The settlers who traveled west for land and resources were called ___.

Multiple Select

Which of the following were major factors in the expansion and industrial growth of the United States in the late 1800s?

• Discovery of gold

• Development of waterways and railroads

• Immigration from Europe

• All of the above

Open Ended

What difficulties do you think travelers on the trails leading west faced?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Westward Movement in the United States?

• Americans believe in the idea of manifest destiny.

• Gold is discovered in California.

• Native Americans are forced off lands.

• Pathfinders open trails to new territories.

Multiple Select

Which wars did the United States fight during the 1900s? Select all that apply.

• World War I

• Vietnam War

• Korean War

• Persian Gulf War

Fill in the Blank

The Constitution defines the powers of the federal ___ in the United States.

Multiple Choice

Which group is most likely to live in the southwestern states that border Mexico?

• Native Americans

• African Americans

• Hispanic Americans

• Asian Americans

Open Ended

What are some major religious holidays celebrated in the United States, and which groups celebrate them?

Open Ended

Explain how American popular culture has influenced other countries. Provide examples from the image.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following ethnic foods is now part of the American diet?

• Mexican tacos

• French baguette

• Indian curry

• Greek salad

Multiple Select

Which of the following are among the four main regions of the United States?

• Northeast

• Midwest

• Pacific

• South

Fill in the Blank

Detroit, Michigan is best known for its production of ___.

Open Ended

Describe two ways in which the United States' economy is supported, according to the images.

Multiple Choice

What was the main goal of the hijackers during the September 11, 2001 attacks?

• To disrupt the U.S. economy

• To start a war with Iraq

• To establish a new government

• To promote world peace

Open Ended

How do the physical geography and climate of the United States influence the distribution of its natural resources?

Multiple Choice

What are some of the major physical features of the United States?

• Mountains, rivers, and plains

• Deserts, glaciers, and volcanoes

• Islands, fjords, and coral reefs

• Plateaus, canyons, and sand dunes