Chapter 4 U.S. East of the Mississippi

What two countries the Great Lakes border?

• Canada and the United States

• Canada and Mexico

• United States and Mexico

• Canada and the UK

The United States east of the Mississippi is divided into how many parts?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 6

What is the most powerful court in the United States?

• The 1st Judicial Court

• The District of Columbia Court

• The Supreme Court

• The Court of Arkansas

Into how many subregions is the United States east of the Mississippi divided?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2

Why did early settlers name their settlement "New England"?

• to honor their leaser

• to honor the French government

• to honor the native peoples they found living there

• to honor their distant homeland

What did the American colonists dislike most about the rule of the British government?

• having to use the English language

• the laws and taxes forced upon them

• observing British holidays

• honoring the British royalty

Why did the population of cities increase after machines were introduced to do farm work?

• When their lifestyles improved, they moved to enjoy more entertainment.

• There was less work for the people so they moved to the cities to find work.

• People grew tired of farming and moved to the cities.

• People moved from farms to the cities to introduce new technology.

Which of the following can be said about Native Americans?

• They only settled in areas east of the Mississippi River.

• They are indigenous to North America.

• They settled North America following the arrival of the Europeans.

• They wore clothing made of cotton.

What was the Dutch colonial poet city that became New York originally named?

• Jamestown

• New Netherlands

• New Haven

• New Amsterdam

Which federal agency provides aid to people affected by disasters?

• OSHA

• CIA

• FEMA

• NASA