3rd - Week 2 Quizziz

Who were the leaders of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Lewis and Clark

• Thomas Jefferson and Sacagawea

• Thomas Jefferson and Meriwether Lewis

• Sacagawea and William Clark

What was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase?

• It doubled the size of the United States.

• It ended the American Revolutionary War.

• It established the first colony in America.

• It abolished slavery in the southern states.

Describe one man-made American monument or landmark.

• Mount Rushmore

• Niagara Falls

• Yellowstone National Park

• Grand Canyon

How have technological advancements such as the steam engine affected the lives of people in the United States?

• By making communication faster and more efficient

• By improving agricultural practices

• By enabling faster transportation and industrialization

• By providing better healthcare services

What are some examples of voluntary migration in the United States?

• Forced relocation of Native American tribes

• Immigration of Europeans to America in the 19th century

• African slaves brought to America against their will

• Removal of Japanese Americans to internment camps during World War II

What is the main purpose of a compass when creating maps?

• To measure distances accurately

• To indicate directions such as north, south, east, and west

• To mark important landmarks

• To determine elevation levels

What is the significance of Memorial Day in the United States?

• It celebrates the end of World War II.

• It honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

• It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It commemorates the first moon landing.

Explain one economic term: supply and demand.

• The amount of goods and services available versus the desire for those goods and services.

• The number of buyers in the market versus the number of sellers.

• The total profit earned by a company compared to its total expenses.

• The government's regulation of prices to control inflation.

What is the main idea behind the concept of free enterprise?

• The government controls all aspects of the economy.

• Individuals have the freedom to own businesses and make economic decisions.

• All resources are owned collectively by the state.

• Businesses are owned and controlled by the government.

Describe one way people modify their environment in the United States.

• Building dams for hydroelectric power

• Protecting natural habitats for wildlife conservation

• Planting trees for reforestation efforts

• Encouraging wild animals to roam freely in urban areas