Building Our Country

According to most experts, in what way did people first come to the Americas?

• by horses

• by ships

• walking from a land bridge from the south

• walking from a land bridge from the north

What did not help Europeans explore the world?

• the ocean

• new ship designs

• support from kings and queens

• better engines

Which two European countries first claimed a huge portion of North America?

• Spain and Germany

• Italy and Spain

• France and Spain

• Russia and England

Which statement about the colonies is incorrect?

• Most colonist lived and worked on farms.

• Enslaved Africans worked only in the South.

• Colonists in cities practiced skill trades.

• British, French & Natives fought the French & Indian War.

The Declaration of Independence established three ideals? Which was NOT included?

• power

• liberty

• equality

• self-government

The Constitution assigns powers to

• to the president only.

• only the state governments.

• the federal government only.

• both federal and state governments.

 People elect representatives to make laws/decisions for them, is what form of government?

• Anarchy

• Republic

• Communism

• Monarchy

People headed west across North America to

• mine for gold

• farm and ranch

• own land and get away from crowded cities

• all of the above

African Americans and women both needed freedom to

• own land

• vote

• access constitutional rights

• all of the answers are correct.

Who could not contribute to the Civil War?

• immigrants

• women

• African Americans and Native Americans

• all of these groups contributed