6th Grade The American Continents

Which statement best describes American culture in the 20th century?

• American culture remained consistent and rarely changed.

• American arts and music spread rapidly around the world.

• Americans typically imitated classical cultures from Europe.

• Americans generally limited their contact with other cultures.

Answer explanation

Music in the 20th century, American popular music conquered the world. Blues, jazz, big band, country, rhythm & blues, rock & roll, and rap are all listened to around the world.

Art wasn’t until World War II that the United States became a center for modern art. American painters like Roy Lichtenstein and Andy Warhol were early leaders of the Pop Art movement.

Which geographic region of the United States touches the Pacific Ocean and includes the Rocky Mountains?

• The West

• The South

• The Midwestern

• The Northeast

Answer explanation

The geographic region of the United States that touches the Pacific Ocean and includes the Rocky Mountains is The West. The West region spans from the westernmost states such as California, Oregon, and Washington, to the states further inland like Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming

Which historical event led to the United States becoming a world superpower?

• The colonial victory in the Revolutionary War

• The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France

• The Allied victory in World War II

• The abolition of slavery after the Civil War

Which two European powers fought a war to control Canadian territory in the 18th century?

• Spain and Portugal
• France and Britain
• Germany and Italy
• Russia and Sweden

Answer explanation

In the 18th century, France and Great Britain fought a war to control Canadian territory, primarily during the conflict known as the "French and Indian War" which was part of the larger Seven Years' War

What is one reason Canada has a strong relationship with the United States?

• Canada allows U.S. citizens to vote in its national elections.

• Canada and the United States share military forces.

• Canada and the United States jointly control Arctic Ocean trade routes.

• Canada is the United States' most important trading partner.

What was a major outcome of the Mexican-American War?

• Mexico was forced to establish a democratic government.

• Mexico lost large areas of its territory to the United States.

• Mexico won its independence from the Spanish Empire.

• Mexico gave control of its government to the United States.

The desert peninsula in western Mexico that extends into the Pacific Ocean is known as:

• Baja California.

• the Yucatán Peninsula.

• the Sierra Madre.

• Popocatépetl.

Answer explanation

Baja California is in Orange on the map.

The most widely spoken language in Mexico is _____.

• Portuguese
• Spanish
• French
• English

Following their independence from Spain, former colonies in both Central America and Caribbean South America:

• established stable democracies that have lasted to this day.

• rejected all forms of Spanish language and culture.

• formed unified nations before breaking into smaller countries.

• became wealthy by producing valuable natural resources.

What has been a major cause of political instability for Central American and Caribbean countries?

• Major disease outbreaks have drastically reduced the region's population.

• Most corporations refuse to conduct business in the region.

• Religious terrorist groups have seized control of many countries.

• Foreign countries have often interfered with their governments.