Historical and Modern Economic Maps

Historical and Modern Economic Maps

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video explores the Federal Statistical System's role in documenting U.S. history through data. It begins with the early population data from 1790, highlighting the nation's growth and westward expansion up to 1890. The video then examines wealth distribution in 1870, shortly after the Civil War, showing the economic disparities between the North and South. Finally, it compares historical wealth data with modern income distribution, emphasizing the importance of historical context in understanding current economic conditions.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the primary role of the Federal Statistical System in the United States?

To collect and analyze statistical data about the nation

To manage the national budget

To oversee the education system

To regulate federal laws

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which period did the United States experience significant population growth and westward expansion?

1600-1700

1790-1890

1900-1950

1950-2000

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the 1870 wealth map primarily illustrate?

The political boundaries of the states

The population density of the United States

The economic impact of the Civil War on the North and South

The distribution of natural resources

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which region of the United States was shown to have been economically depleted in the 1870 wealth map?

The North

The West

The South

The Midwest

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the modern economic map focus on?

Wealth distribution

Average household income

Population growth

Political affiliations

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the modern economic map, what income level is used to differentiate counties?

$75,000

$50,000

$32,000

$20,000

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What color represents counties with an average household income of $32,000 or more on the modern map?

Red

Blue

Green

Gray

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