Selected Response - U.S. Landforms

I run north and south through the United States and Canada. I provide opportunities for recreation, especially in the winter. I am west of Texas but east of California. I am a major landform. What am I?

• Mississippi River

• Rocky Mountains

• Rio Grande River

• Appalachian Mountains

How have people in the southwestern United States adapted to the hot, dry climate?

• By wearing heavy coats in the winter

• By building underground homes

• By using irrigation to water crops

• By locating all major cities near lakes

In the late 1800s and early 1900s, large cities in the United States welcomed many immigrants. One of the lasting results of this was -

• the creation of neighborhoods that were culturally segregated.

• the creation of neighborhoods that were multicultural.

• the creation of neighborhoods where immigrants were not allowed to settle.

• the creation of neighborhoods where immigrants were not allowed to work.

Which of the following is one historical reason the United States has become such a strong democracy?

• Americans modeled their government on the French system.

• Americans learned important lessons from the Russian Revolution.

• While under British rule, Americans desired representation in government.

• While forming their government, American officials received help from Canada.

Which of the following is a benefit of the United States free enterprise system?

• government control

• limited options for goods and services

• dependence on government

• economic freedom

Why would an entrepreneur want to come to the United States from a communist country to start or operate their business?

• Entrepreneurs in communist countries and the United States have the same economic opportunities, there would be little differences.

• Entrepreneurs would not want to come to the United States since they would have a greater opportunity to succeed with running their business in a communist country.

• Entrepreneurs in the United States face more government interference than in a communist country so they would likely avoid moving their businesses here.

• Entrepreneurs in the United States have more opportunities to start new businesses.

--Respect and obey federal, state, and local laws; --Respect the rights, beliefs, and opinions of others; and --Participate in your local community such as voting in elections These are the responsibilities of someone who lives in a --

• Theocracy

• Monopoly

• Democracy

• Oligarchy

Why is voting important for citizens in a democratic society?

• Because the United States is built upon democratic ideals and processes.

• The choice to vote or not to vote is an individual choice.

• Voting is what determines the people responsible for making rules and laws.

• Non-voters have less of an impact on government decisions.

Which of the following is a responsibility of citizens in the United States?

• Obeying laws, including the requirement to pay taxes

• Establishing and operating a business

• Traveling to other countries

• Choosing where to live and buying a home

Select TWO of the following examples that could be considered pull factors for people to migrate to the US from Europe.

• Freedom of religion

• To join the military

• Better economic opportunities

• To start a war.