Social Studies Benchmark 1

What was the purpose for the Chisholm Trail and Great Western Cattle Trail?

• to ship cattle East by trains because of high prices

• to ship cattle West by trains because of low prices

• to ship cattle South by steamship for higher prices

• to ship cattle North by steamship for lower prices

What caused newly freed slaves to move West after the Civil War to work with cattle drives? choose two

• They were forced

• they faced less discrimination

• there were more opportunities

• there were fewer opportunities

This sector of the US economy is responsible for providing labor and use income to buy things

• Households

• Private business

• Banks

• Government

This sector of the US economy specializes in loaning money and providing checking and savings accounts

• Households

• Private Business

• Banks

• Government

Which sector of the US economy is responsible for taxing citizens and funding the military and public schools

• Households

• Private Business

• Banks

• Government

Which sector of the US economy provides goods and services people need or want at a price they are willing to pay?

• Households

• Private Business

• Banks

• Government

Which of the following is an example of due process?

• Laws written clearly

• fair jury

• speedy trial

• all of the above

What is the goal of due process?

• to have world power

• to provide loans

• to treat people fairly

• to tax citizens

How can the U.S. Constitution change?

• The President can make any changes.

• Congress votes to change it.

• The People vote to change it

• an amendment can be added to the Constitution

Why are there so many steps involved in the amendment process?

• so that the President can have the final say

• so that all people will receive fair treatment

• so that small groups cannot make changes that large groups do not want

• so Congress can have the final say on which amendment to add