United States & Canada Test Rev.

According to 2023 estimates, the population of the US has reached...?

• 300 million

• 315 million

• 400 million

• 334 million

Alaska was purchased by the US from what country & what year?

• France; 1803

• Russia; 1803

• Russia; 1867

• France; 1867

In 1803, the US bought what territory which doubled its size?

• Alaska

• Louisiana

• Texas

• California

Texas was first a colony of what country?

• England

• Spain

• Mexico

• France

The 5 "Major" religions of the world are all practiced in the US; what are they?

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Christianity, Islam

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam

• Hinduism, Judaism, Protestantism, Catholicism, Islam

• Hinduism, Buddhism, Confucianism, Catholicism, Islam

The US celebrates Independence Day when?

• July 1

• July 2

• July 3

• July 4

The US plan of government is defined by what document?

• Articles of Confederation

• Bill of Rights

• Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

What is the literacy rate of the US & Canada

• 90%

• 95%

• 97%

• 99%

The population of Texas is around?

• 20 million

• 29 million

• 30 million

• 35 million

What system makes sure that the 3 branches of the US government cannot dominate another?

• socialism

• communism

• federal system

• checks and balances