Social Studies Unit 6 Review

An immigrant is someone who _____.

• moves from one country to another.

• moves from one state to another.

• changes the community.

• learns a new skill.

The scientific knowledge about how things work is called _____.

• communication

• computers

• technology

• telephones

How has technology changed our community?

• It has made things slower.

• It has made things more difficult.

• It has made things more fun.

• It has made things smaller, faster and easier.

A __________ shows the order in which events have occurred.

• timeline
• map

• title
• legend

When people pass their thoughts or information to others it is called ____.

• communication

• technology

• ideas

• sharing

Why did people move West in the United States?

• for newer technology

• for land to farm

• for adventure

• for more money

The Spanish brought _____ to North America.

• boats

• horses

• trains

• airplanes

How did Alexander Graham Bell revolutionize communications?

• He invented the telephone.

• He invented the hearing aid.

• He invented the grain mill.

• He invented the television.

Vaccines help _________.

• protect people from illness

• people live longer.

• people earn money.

• people to learn.

How much land did Americans get under the Homestead Act?

• 1 acre

• 5 acres

• 100 acres

• 160 acres