Unit 2, Topic 1 Quiz
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Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Which of the the following were negative consequences of increased immigration?
Crowded cities and overpopulation
Growth of the number of skilled workers in factories
Rise in anti-immigrant prejudice and violence
Legal segregation of immigrants and native Americans
Increase in the number of government provided social services
2.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
Shifting to mass production from handmade products caused what THREE things to happen?
Increased number of jobs
Increased production of varied products
Allowed for many of the same product to be produced quickly
Ability to increase supply and lower prices
Decreased the number of jobs held by humans
3.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following type of economy with the description:
Mixed
Business owners have total freedom in running their business with no government oversight
Command
Business owners control their business but there is also government oversight and laws to protect workers and consumers
Laissez-faire
Government controls all aspects of business
Traditional
Uses bartering instead of money and relies heavily on agriculture, hunting, and fishing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement BEST defines capitalism?
An economic system where individuals and businesses own and operate resources and industries
An economic system where individuals control industry and the government controls public services
An economic system where the government owns and operates resources and industries
An economic system where the government controls business opertations
5.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the following terms with their correct definition:
Demand
The amount of goods and services that people are willing to buy
Supply
A person who supplies goods and services for consumers to puchase and use
Consumer
A person who purchases goods and services based on wants and needs
Producer
The total amount of goods and services that are available
6.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
What were TWO disadvantages of living in growing urban areas?
They lacked fresh air or sunlight
They lacked sufficient plumbing
Housing was expensive to build and maintain
Increased access to social and cultural activities
Farm jobs were abundant
7.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
45 sec • 1 pt
The increased number of railroads being built in the United States lead to the following consequences: (Choose 2)
They encouraged local lines
They decreased competition
The opened new markets for goods
They made transportation faster
They conserved Native lands
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