Chapter 10 Social Studies

What does the term "civilian" refer to?

• A member of the military

• A government official

• A person not in the armed services

• A police officer

What is the aerospace industry?

• Industry related to agriculture

• Industry related to space and aircraft

• Industry related to textiles

• Industry related to food production

What does "barrio" mean?

• A type of food

• A neighborhood, often in a Spanish-speaking area

• A type of dance

• A type of music

What are civil rights?

• Rights related to owning property

• Rights related to voting

• Rights that countries guarantee to their citizens

• Rights related to education

What did Cesar Chavez fight for?

• Gain better pay and working coditions for women workers

• Gain better pay and working coditions for farm workers

• Farm workers to be independent workers

• Farm owners to have more control over workers

Who was Dolores Huerta?

• A famous artist

• A labor leader and civil rights activist

• A politician

• A teacher

Why were houses in the suburbs built in such a similar design?

• To save money, time and resources

• To make them look unique

• To confuse people

• To make them more expensive

After World War II, what industry did California lead the country in?

• Textile industry

• Aerospace & Agriculture industry

• Automotive industry

• Manufacturing

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the space race on California’s economy?

• Jobs increased

• It boosted the economy

• The United States became a leader in space exploration

• It led to job losses

What is a suburb?

• A rural area

• An urban area

• A residential area outside a city

• A commercial area