Benchmark 1 Review 2022-2023

1 What physical feature serves as a natural boundary between the USA and Mexico?

• Mississippi River

• Appalachian Mountains

• Pacific Ocean

• Rio Grande River

2 Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the picture diagram?

• Transatlantic Slave Trade

• Cold War

• U.S. and Canada Free Trade Agreement

• Louisiana Purchase

3 Part A What is the MAIN conclusion that can be drawn from the excerpt in the picture?  

• The English language is the most important in the United States.

• Many countries around the world have contributed to the culture and history of the United States.

• Language is important for creating laws in the United States.

• Language is not important when considering the history and development of the United States

4 Part B Which evidence supports the answer to Part A?

• "There is no official language of the United States, according to the U.S. government.

• "Although there is not an official language, language plays an important part in displaying the rich cultural history and contributions made by immigrants to this country."

• "While almost every language in the world is spoken in the United States, the most frequently spoken non-English languaes are Spanish Chinese, French and German."

• "Ninety percent of the U.S. population speaks and understands at least some English business is conducted in English."

5 Both the United States and Canada are examples of countries who have

• a queen leading the government

• an underdeveloped economy

• a limited government

• a command economy

6 What would be the best title for the image

• the influence of Viking Exploration

• the influence of Native Americans

• the influence of Spanish Culture

• the influence of European Colonization

7 The table pic supports the U.S. and Canada are an example of

• rule by many

• rule by a few

• rule by one

• rule by none

8 What conclusion can be drawn about Canada's economic development

• Level 1 -developed

• Level 2 developing

• Level 3 undeveloped

• Level 4 non-existent

9 The picture images illustrate

• a free enterprise economy

• freedoms under the 1st Amendment

• responsibilities of American citizens

• freedowms under the 8th Amendment

10 Which of the following represents the Atlantic Ocean?

• A

• B

• C

• D