Chapter 6 Section 1 - History and Govt. of the U.S.

T or F: The efforts of women helped ensure the survival of human settlement in North America.

• True

• False

Choose all that apply: Which of the following locations did the Spanish have an influence on in North America?

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Midwest

Which of the following locations was stated as being "ground zero" for the beginning of the United States?

• Boston, MA

• Jamestown, VA

• Roanoke, VA

• Philadelphia, PA

As a result of the French and Indian War, who gained control of all of North America in 1763?

• French

• Spanish

• British

• Dutch

Choose all that apply in regards to the history about the Louisiana Purchase.

• California

• Thomas Jefferson

• Napoleon

• tripled our countries land mass

• $15 million

T or F: Sectionalism was the firm loyalty to one's region or state.

• True

• False

The transcontinental RR had allowed Americans to move west more quickly. Roughly how many people had migrated to the west by 1890?

• 3 million

• 5 million

• 14 million

• 17 million

Choose all the apply: Where did the majority of the immigrants to the U.S. arrive from by the start of the 20th Century? Hint: roughly 14 million in 40 years.

• India

• western Europe

• China

• northern Europe

• eastern Europe

Who were the TWO superpowers by 1945 after World War II ended?

• Japan

• U.S.

• Great Britain

• Soviet Union

• China

Which of the following branches of government makes our laws?

• Judicial

• Executive

• Legislative