Social studies Study guide 1

Which letter correctly identifies the Atlantic Ocean?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The Southeast may be hit by ____________________ from either the Atlantic Ocean or the Gulf of Mexico.

• hurricanes

• tornadoes

• earthquakes

• blizzards

The ____________________ have the power and elect others to make laws on their behalf in a representative government.

• people

• government

• officials

• representatives

The Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest and West are also known as —

• regions

• countries

• continents

• cities

What colonial region would have grown this cash crop?

• New England Colonies

• Middle Colonies

• Southern Colonies

• Spanish Territory

The __________________________ became the first representative government in the colonies.

• Virginia House of Burgesses

• Mayflower Compact

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• Albany Plan of Union

Which letter correctly identifies the Mississippi River?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The French were interested in the Ohio River Valley, because they wanted to establish a —

• colony

• fort

• fur trade business

• shipping port

The ______________________________ run along the eastern U. S. and were a barrier for early American colonists who wanted to move further west.

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Nevada

• Cascade Range

Based on the excerpt, what is the MAIN reason that people move to rural areas?

• Rural areas are often crowded and busy.

• Rural areas don't have public transportation.

• Rural areas don't have high-speed internet.

• Rural areas are less crowded and more relaxing than cities.