Political Divisions of USA

The map on the page primarily illustrates:

• The geographical features of the United States

• The historical expansion of US territories

• The modern political divisions of the United States (states and their names)

• The location of indigenous tribes in the US

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a European colonial power in the text?

• Spain

• Portugal

• Britain

• France

The term "census" mentioned in the left margin refers to:

• A system of voting

• A form of government

• A method of land distribution

• A count of the population

Who lived across the land that would become the United States before European settlers arrived?

• Native peoples

• African explorers

• Chinese traders

• South American migrants

When did settlers from Europe begin moving to the New World?

• 12th century

• 14th century

• 16th century

• 18th century

What was the name of the first British colony established in present-day Virginia?

• Plymouth

• Roanoke

• Jamestown

• Quebec

Hawaii is located in which ocean?

• Indian

• Atlantic

• Arctic

• Pacific

Where does the name Hawaii come from?

• The name for the original home of the Polynesians

• A Hawaiian building

• The name of the Polynesian explorer

• A native Hawaiian word meaning paradise

What is the primary industry in Hawaii?

• Technology

• Agriculture

• Tourism

• Fishing

What is the capital of Hawaii?

• Honolulu

• Hilo

• Kailua

• Kaneohe