Social Studies Items—Session 1

Look at the map. This map of Wisconsin would be most helpful for:

• planning a trip in the state.

• planning a day hike in the state.

• locating historical sites in the state.

• identifying natural resources in the state.

Which supply chain is in the correct order?

• retail store; factory; distribution; raw material

• factory; raw material; retail store; distribution

• raw material; factory; distribution; retail store

• raw material; distribution; factory; retail store

In 1900, there were over 21 million horses in the United States. The popularity of the automobile caused that number to decline to about 3 million by 1960. Which business had fewer buyers because of this change?

• gas stations

• tire companies

• farm supply stores

• department stores

All citizens of the United States are expected to participate in government by

• voting in elections.

• running for public office.

• getting a high-paying job.

• graduating from high school.

Dairy farms in Wisconsin use technologies such as automatic milking machines and computers that monitor animal health. Which statement about these technologies is true?

• They make dairy farming more dangerous.

• They make dairy farming more productive.

• They require dairy farmers to work longer hours.

• They require dairy farmers to hire more workers.

My fellow Italians have elected me to many positions, because they appreciate learning and

wish themselves to become true Americans.

You are right. The children of Italian immigrants wish most of all to become Americans. They

make haste to adopt the American customs and speech. In fact they worry and grieve their

parents, who cannot understand or keep pace with them. It is not a little tragic sometimes—

this conflict between the children and their elders.

—Library of Congress, Manuscript Division, WPA Federal Writers’ Project Collection

Which action most likely contributed to the assimilation of immigrant children into American culture?

• attending public schools

• going to movies and dances

• living in ethnic neighborhoods

• working in family-owned businesses

Look at the map. What is the best title for the map based on the darkest shaded area?

• The Canadian Border

• The Northeast Region

• The Great Lakes Region

• The Midwest Tribal Lands

Why do we have government and laws?

• to protect our rights

• to control our decisions

• to give us jobs and homes

• to provide us with goods and services

Look at the chart. Which purpose best completes the chart?

• to educate people on ways to improve their credit

• to provide experts to help people complete their taxes

• to collect money from people who have not paid their bills

• to provide ways for people to save and spend their money

Look at the map. Based on the map, where are most Wisconsin cities located?

• near rich soil

• near high mountains

• near sources of water

• near sources of minerals