Bundle 9&10 Review

Which of the following economic reasons did the United States have for declaring war on Britain in 1812?

• Anger over British taxation
• Damage to American trade
• Disagreement over land claims in Texas
• Competition for gold mines in California

As the US expanded westward, it acquired land through all of the following means EXCEPT —

• Fighting wars with other countries
• purchasing land from other countries
• purchasing land from Native Americans
• Fighting wars with Native Americans

Before railroads were built in Texas, it took a day and a half to travel 35 miles from Houston to Hockley by stagecoach. By train, the same trip took an hour and forty minutes. What is the most important economic benefit Texas farmers and ranchers gained from easier travel?

• They could learn new methods by visiting other farms and ranches
• they could get their goods to market more quickly

Which of the following individuals served as President of the United States and was considered by members of all political parties to have had excellent military, social, and economic leadership skills?

• Andrew Johnson
• George Washington
• Chester A. Arthur
• Herbert Hoover

When solar panels are perfected so that they are small, powerful, and cheap, in which of the following would performance improve the MOST?

• cars
• bicycles
• dishwashers
• refrigerators

Which BEST explains how the discovery of oil encouraged the United States economy to grow?

• drilling for oil provided many jobs for unskilled laborers
• the many uses of oil allowed for the development of an entire industry

farm: agriculture:: factory: _________________

• industrialism
• expansionism
• immigration
• migration

Which of the following has had the LEAST effect on the development of the free enterprise system in the United States?

• communications
• government
• industry
• transportation

Many scientists believe that deforestation has led to:

• an increase in landfills
• the acid deposition
• the greenhouse effect
• an increase in oil spills

Which of the following is an EFFECT of the mechanization of agriculture?

• food prices dropped
• farm size grew more slowly
• skilled workers were in demand
• clothing became more expensive