Global Studies: Unit 2 Practice Test

How did Native Americans arrive in North America?

• They sailed from Europe.

• They crossed the land bridge from Asia.

• They sailed from Africa.

• They journeyed from South America.

How did the Land Ordinance of 1785 affect westward expansion?

• Settlers occupied more of the territory east of the Mississippi.

• Settlers had to live along the Mississippi River.

• Settlers had to follow the Oregon Trail to reach their new lands.

• Settlers built homesteads west of the Mississippi River.

Why did many immigrants come to America in the 1800s?

• to fill new jobs in agriculture

• to mine for silver and gold

• to work in factories

• to settle on the Mississippi River

Which statements about new technologies in agriculture in the late 1800s are accurate? (Choose all that apply)

• Large amounts of seed could be planted quickly.

• Crops were damaged by machines during harvest.

• Crops could be harvested quickly.

• Machines replaced many farmworkers.

How does the United States government affect the land?

• passes laws against segregation

• creates national parks

• aids during emergencies

• builds ski resorts and theme parks

Which city is located along the Mississippi River?

• Atlanta

• Chicago

• New Orleans

• New York

Which influences create diversity in American culture? (choose all that apply)

• Immigrants from all over the world come to America.

• Many different religions are practiced in America.

• Americans emigrate to other countries.

• America has strict immigration policies.

Which state is in the western United States?

• Idaho

• Illinois

• Kentucky

• Louisiana

Which landforms are found in the western United States?

(Choose all that apply)

• canyon

• coastal plain

• mesa

• plains

Which geographic feature affects the climate of California's Central Valley?

• Gulf Stream

• rain shadow

• Westerlies

• wet/dry season