FL.SS. Chapter 4 Test

Which two states are NOT located in the Midwest region?

• Ohio

• Georgia

• Minnesota

• Arizona

Why is the Midwest known as "America's Breadbasket"?

• There are more bread factories there than other regions.

• There is more wheat grown there than in other regions.

• There are large amounts of milk, butter, and cheese produced there.

• There are different kinds of forests covering the region.

The French set up a network of trading posts in the Midwest after explorers Jacques Marquette and Louis Joliet reported that the forests were full of deer and bison and the Mississippi was full of sturgeon and catfish.

• True

• False

How did Sacagawea contribute to the Lewis and Clark expedition?

• She told the men about the land in the west so that they did not have to make the whole trip.

• She helped guide the men and acted as an interpreter between them and Native Americans.

• She helped the women and families stay safe during the expedition.

• She mended strained relations between settlers and Native Americans.

Six million African Americans moved from the South to cities in the Midwest, Northeast, and the West during _________.

• the Great Migration

• the Civil Rights Movement

• World War II

• the Harlem Renaissance

Identify TWO man-made landmarks in the Midwest region.

• The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri is a monument symbolizing westward expansion and serves as a key landmark in the Midwest.

• The Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California is an iconic suspension bridge.

• The Statue of Liberty in New York, New York is a symbol of freedom and democracy.

• Mount Rushmore in South Dakota is a colossal sculpture featuring the faces of four U.S. presidents.

How do state fairs represent the Midwest?

• They embody the region's agricultural and cultural heritage.

• They are just random festivals.

• They mostly focus on modern art.

• They are exclusively music festivals.

Why is the Gateway Arch a symbol of the Midwest?

• It honors the spirit of the people who moved westward.

• It is one of the tallest monuments in the world.

• It is made of precious metal that is only found in the Midwest.

• It represents why President Jefferson made the Louisiana Purchase.

Which two statements describe how natural resources found in the Midwest can be used to create alternative energy?

• Wheat is processed and used to create natural gas that fuels cars.

• Wind turbines collect wind power and generate electricity.

• Solar panels collect energy from the sun and turn it into electricity.

• Wheat is grown and made into oil to power buildings.

Choose one example of people in the Midwest demonstrating civic virtues (being a good citizen).

• Ignoring local elections and not voting.
• Complaining about community issues without taking action.
• Only participating in online discussions about civic issues.
• Organizing food drives to support local food banks.