Objective 3

Which geographic region of the United States is known for its dense forests, major cities like New York and Boston, and is the historical heart of the American Revolution?

• Northeast

• West

• Southeast

• Midwest

Answer explanation

The Northeast region is characterized by its dense forests and major cities like New York and Boston. It played a crucial role in the American Revolution, making it the correct answer.

MATCHING - Match the US State with its Geographic Region.

Groups:

(a) Northeast

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(b) Southeast

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(c) West

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(d) Southwest

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Which of the following letters best represents the Atlantic Ocean?

Which of the following are major cities in the United States? Select THREE correct answers.

• Houston

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Vancouver

• Quebec

Answer explanation

Houston, New York City, and Los Angeles are all major cities in the United States, known for their large populations and significant cultural, economic, and political influence. Vancouver and Quebec are in Canada.

Match the economic systems to its characteristics or meaning.

• Private sector, profit, and minimal gov.

• Command economy

• Centrally owned by the government

• Traditional economy

• Public and private sectors

• Mixed economy

• Customs, family, and historical basis

• Free Market

Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assasinated? (a)  

• Andrew Jackson

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• James K. Polk

Match the following

• Treaty of Paris

• Washington's troops survived brutal winter

• Lexington and Concord

• British army surrendered to Washington

• Valley Forge

• first shots of the war

• Yorktown

• Britain recognizes the independence of The United States of America

• Battle of Saratoga

• convinced the French to join the Americans

Select the location on the map that was annexed in 1845 which started a major war between the United States and Mexico over disputed territory.

Which did the Federalists believe in and which did the Anti Federalists believe?

• Wanted to have a strong national republic

• Federalists

• Were against approving the Constitution

• Anti Federalists

• Wanted small local governments

• Federalists

• Supported the Constitution

• Anti Federalists

is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

• Federalism

• Communism

• Socialism