Studies Weekly Unit 1 Week 1

Which of the following landmarks is shown in the picture?

• the White House

• the Statue of Liberty

• the Grand Canyon

• the Golden Gate Bridge

What links members of a community together and helps them to see the world in a similar way?

• houses

• memories

• geography

• dreams

Which sentence would describe the event pictured above?

• In 1873, the first cable cars are put into use in California.

• In 1848, gold is discovered at Sutter's Saw Mill.

• In 1850, California becomes a state.

• In 1937, the Golden Gate Bridge opens to traffic.

Which of the following is an example of Anne Hutchinson showing courage?

• marrying a Puritan minister

• disobeying the laws of her community

• standing up for her religious beliefs

• attacking American Indians near her settlement in Long Island

What joins U.S. citizens together?

• our belief in freedom

• our belief that all people are created equal

• our respect of our Founding Fathers

• all of the above

When does a political party nominate the person who will be their candidate for president?

• a caucus

• a rally

• a primary

• a convention

What are the two types of primary elections?

• open and closed

• first and second

• first and last

• local and national

A strong woman who came to the Massachusetts Bay colony and then forced to leave was

• Anne Hutchinson

• Betsy Franke