Social Studies Weekly Week 16

Type: Multiple Choice

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Use the article "Amending the Constitution" and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

Three-fourths of the states must approve an amendment to the Constitution. This is an example of _____.

• a - the power of the president.

• b - freedom of speech.

• c - the system of checks and balances.

Use the article "Industry, Economics and Immigrants in a New Country" and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.

In a free enterprise economy, people can...

• a - earn, spend and save money however they want.

• b - take money from banks.

• c - take items and pay for them later.

What is the most likely reason Mexico wanted to reclaim land it lost to the U.S. when Texas was annexed?

• a - Mexico realized that the U.S. had double-crossed them.

• b - Mexico realized that Texas was a large piece of valuable land.

• c - Mexico wanted to be annexed by the United States.

• d - Mexico was afraid to start a war with the United States.

What was the greatest effect of the repeal of the Embargo Act of 1807?

• a - The War Hawks became convinced only war against Great Britain would solve the United States' problems with European countries.

• b - Americans decided they wanted to continue to buy and sell goods from Great Britain and France.

• c - The Star Spangled Banner became the national anthem for the United States of America.

• d - The Peace Treaty of Ghent was signed.

n the article "Industry, Economics and Immigrants in a New Country," what is the section called "Immigrants Follow Opportunity" mostly about?

• a - Most immigrants arrived in the United States by ship.

• b - The Statue of Liberty was a gift from France, and it still greets immigrants today.

• c - Many immigrants found work building railroads, bridges and canals.

• d - Immigrants from all over the world came to the U.S. in the 1800s seeking freedom and opportunity.

Which statement about the Louisiana Purchase is best supported by information from this review issue?

• a - The Purchase was most likely supported by those who also supported Manifest Destiny.

• b - Thomas Jefferson was surprised that the French agreed to sell so much land.

• c - The United States could not afford to buy so much land from the French.

• d - The French wanted too much money for the Louisiana Territory

What was one direct result of adding the Bill of Rights to the U.S. Constitution?

• a - The U.S. government was established.

• b - A system of checks and balances was established.

• c - All citizens were given the right to vote.

• d - U.S. citizens were guaranteed freedom of speech.

Which of the following statements is a fact about the Gadsden Purchase?

• a - The Gadsden Purchase led to the development of a cross-country railroad system in the United States.

• b - Mexico should have known it would regret the sale of land to the United States.

• c - The Gadsden Purchase was the best way for the United States to build a railroad system.

• d - James Gadsden made a serious mistake in offering $10 million for the land.

After reading the article "Decisions, Decisions" the reader can conclude that __________.

• a - amending the Constitution is a relatively simple procedure

• b - lawmakers thoughtfully and carefully consider all amendments to the Constitution

• c - citizens of the U.S. have nothing to do with amending the Constitution

• d - all suggested amendments eventually become part of the Constitution

Which of these is the best summary of the information in the article titled "Manifest Destiny"?

• a - American settlers wanted to move west in order to build homes, businesses, farms and towns. Sometimes the move was made more difficult because of relationships with American Indians.

• b - Some American settlers were greedy for control of land and people. Manifest Destiny gave these settlers opportunity to establish homes and businesses. The idea of Manifest Destiny was a part of the American way of life. American Indians were pushed off their land.

• c - Settlers of the American West often pushed American Indians out of their way. This idea of Manifest Destiny was the idea that Americans had the God-given right and duty to spread the American way of life as far west as they could. Though not all Americans agreed with the idea, Manifest Destiny was accepted for many years.

• d - Most Americans did not believe in or agree with the idea of Manifest Destiny. People did not believe the American settlers could settle their land and build towns. They believed they should establish farms and businesses instead.