Social Studies Unit 2: Freedom for All - The United States and Canada

Which of the following is one historical reason the United States has become such a strong democracy?

• Americans modeled their government on the French system.

• Americans learned important lessons from the Russian Revolution.

• While under British rule, Americans desired representation in government.

• While forming their government, American officials received help from Canada.

Use the chart below to answer the question. How did occupations change in the United States over the course of the twentieth century?

• The percentage of factory jobs increased.

• The percentage of jobs in offices increased.

• There was a decrease in the percentage of jobs requiring a college degree.

• There was a decrease in the percentage of jobs that rely on information or data.

Use the charts to answer the question. How has immigration to the United States changed from the late 1800s to the present?

• The percentage of immigrants from Latin America is higher today than in the late 1800s.

• The percentage of immigrants from European countries is higher today than in the late 1800s.

• The percentage of immigrants from Africa and the Middle East is lower today than in the late 1800s.

• The percentage of immigrants from South and East Asian countries is lower today than in the late 1800s.

The Columbian Exchange began when plants and animals began to be transported between Europe and the Americas. What was an effect of the Columbian Exchange?

• People in Europe began to ride horses.

• People in Europe began to eat potatoes.

• People in the Americas began to eat corn.

• People in the Americas began to hunt turkeys.

American Indians influenced early American colonists MOST in which way?

• sharing religion

• using seafaring skills

• writing down laws

• teaching farming skills

Which country has a population of approximately 275 million?

• Brazil

• Indonesia

• Great Britain

• United States

Based on the map, which region has the greatest combined percentage of Asian and Pacific Islander people?

• West

• Midwest

• Southwest

• Northeast

Based on the map, which group of states has the highest combined population density?

• Colorado, Utah, Nevada

• New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York

• North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota

The population of four Texas cities in the year 2000 was as follows: Houston – 1,953,631 Dallas – 1,188,580 San Antonio – 1,144,646 Austin – 656,562

Which of the following shows the correct way to graph this information?

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When companies in the United States have their products made in China and Mexico where labor is cheaper, which of the following might happen?

• China will leave the World Trade Organization.

• The Chinese and American economies will weaken.

• The United States will lose manufacturing jobs..

• J Other countries will hire United States workers.