Unit 6- The United States and Canada

The Thanksgiving holiday in the United States is most related to which fact?

• A traditional piece of men’s clothing in India is a dhoti.

• People in Britain hold feasts to mark the harvest of crops.

• In France, English words are often used when speaking French.

• Chili peppers are an important ingredient for cooking in Mexico.

Answer explanation

The Thanksgiving holiday in the United States is a celebration of the harvest and blessings of the past year. This tradition is similar to the British practice of holding feasts to mark the harvest of crops. Therefore, the fact most related to the Thanksgiving holiday is that people in Britain hold feasts to mark the harvest of crops.

Which cultural group is described in the list?

• Russian Americans

• German Americans

• Chinese Americans

• Japanese Americans

Answer explanation

The question asks about a specific cultural group. The correct answer is 'Japanese Americans'. This is because the details provided in the question best match the characteristics and history of the Japanese American community. Therefore, 'Japanese Americans' is the correct choice among the given options.

Which of these pull factors had the greatest effect on westward migration in the United States during the mid-1800s?

• religious freedom

• factory jobs

• political freedom

• free land

Answer explanation

The greatest pull factor affecting westward migration in the United States during the mid-1800s was the availability of free land. The government's Homestead Act of 1862 offered 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee, encouraging many to move west. While religious and political freedom, as well as factory jobs, were also factors, they did not have as significant an impact as the prospect of free land.

Which statement is the most accurate assessment of the effect of multiculturalism in Quebec, Canada?

• Racial diversity has made Quebec a major destination for immigrants.

• The quality of its universities has made Quebec attractive to technology corporations.

• Cultural differences have weakened Canada’s political ties to the United States.

• The diversity of languages has strengthened Canada’s cultural ties to Europe.

Answer explanation

The question asks about the impact of multiculturalism in Quebec, Canada. The correct answer indicates that the diversity of languages, a result of multiculturalism, has strengthened Canada’s cultural ties to Europe. This suggests that the multicultural nature of Quebec has had a significant influence on Canada's international relationships, particularly with European countries.

Which fact correctly completes the diagram?

• English is the main language spoken.

• A major holiday is Independence Day.

• Representatives are elected to Congress.

• The city with the highest population is the national capital.

Answer explanation

The question asks for a fact that correctly completes the diagram. The correct answer is 'English is the main language spoken.' This is a fact about many countries, particularly those where English is the official or dominant language. The other options, while they may be true for some countries, do not universally complete the diagram as accurately as the correct answer does.

The Rocky Mountains are located nearest which point on the map?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which government activity resulted from the Dust Bowl of the 1930s?

• ending the use of child labor

• setting levels of farm production

• building modern highways and bridges

• increasing levels of troops and weapons

Answer explanation

The Dust Bowl of the 1930s led to severe soil erosion due to drought and poor farming practices. This disaster prompted the U.S. government to intervene in agricultural production to prevent such an event from happening again. Therefore, the government activity that resulted from the Dust Bowl was 'setting levels of farm production' to ensure sustainable farming practices and soil conservation.

Based on the map, which group of states has the highest combined population density?

• Colorado, Utah, Nevada 

• New Mexico, Arizona, Oklahoma 

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York

• North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota

Answer explanation

The group of states with the highest combined population density is Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York. These states are located in the northeastern part of the United States and are part of the densely populated region known as the Northeast Megalopolis. The other groups of states mentioned have significantly lower population densities.

Which of these is most likely true about the Amish?

• They engage in careers in computer technology.

• They receive government money for farming.

• They marry within their own community.

• They are concentrated in urban areas.

Answer explanation

The Amish are known for their simple, traditional lifestyle, which includes marrying within their own community. This helps maintain their cultural and religious values. They typically avoid careers in computer technology and urban areas, as they prefer manual labor and rural settings. They also rely on their community for support, rather than government assistance.

Which group is described by this list?

• Baptists

• Amish

• Lutherans

• Methodists