United States and Canada

Canadians have recently struggled with their sense of identity because:

• of increased immigration and cultural diversity.

• of economic instability.

• of political changes in the government.

• of environmental challenges.

Which mining process used in the United States and Canada causes major damage to surrounding areas and drastically alters them?

• Mountaintop removal

• Dredging

• Shaft mining

• Open pit mining

• Foundation removal

Overreliance on the _______ River for irrigation and drinking water has led to water scarcity in the Southwest United States.

• Mississippi

• Colorado

• Amazon

• Nile

Where is the largest stock exchange in the world located?

• New York City

• Ottawa

• London

• Vancouver

• Los Angeles

What trade agreement eliminated or reduced trade barriers between Mexico, the United States, and Canada?

• NAFTA

• ASEAN

• ECA

• NATO

• WAMZ

The United States ______ is the building that houses the United States Congress, the legislative body of the country.

• Capitol

• White House

• Pentagon

• Supreme Court

The ______ Monument is an obelisk that honors America's first president located in the nation's capital.

• Washington

• Lincoln

• Jefferson

• Roosevelt

What nation is the world's largest economic power?

• United States

• China

• Canada

• Russia

• Germany

Which of the following were reasons why British settlers came to the American colonies? [Choose all that apply.]

• To pursue religious opportunities

• To pursue economic opportunities

• To pursue political opportunities

• To pursue freedom from imprisonment

Which of the following provinces are located in the West Coast region of Canada? [Choose all that apply.]

• British Columbia

• Saskatchewan

• Alberta

• Nova Scotia

• Ontario