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Worksheets7th Grade EOY (Part 3)
Total questions: 89
Worksheet time: 2hrs 57mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of these sets of dates best shows when World War I was fought?
a)
1914 - 1918
b)
1861-1865
c)
1898 - 1902
d)
1987-1989
2.
Why did the U.S. enter World War I?
a)
the sinking of a British ship and the "Zimmerman Note"
b)
Germany had attacked our capitol in Washington D.C.
c)
the country of Russia was claiming ownership of Alaska
d)
NONE of these answers are correct
3.
Which of these gives the BEST explanation of how wars can help the economy?
a)
wars = increased production of war items = more jobs = more money
b)
wars = men off to fight = some women doing the work usually done by men
c)
wars = increased need for soldiers = more men getting paid
d)
wars = victory for U.S. = losing countries pay us money
4.
How does this political cartoon help explain one of the reasons the U.S. got involved with World War I?
a)
Germany was promising part of the U.S. to Mexico if they won the war
b)
Germany had attacked the U.S., and the U.S. was fighting back
c)
Mexico had invaded and taken control of Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona
d)
Mexico was forcing the U.S. to pay $50 million for stolen land
5.
What is one reason that the Galveston hurricane of 1900 was so devastating?
a)
the people of Galveston had no advance warning and no preparation
b)
the people of Galveston abandoned their homes in the days before the hurricane hit
c)
the government of Galveston was ineffective and couldn't handle what happened
d)
the walls that had been built weren't tall enough to withstand the hurricane
6.
What was done in 1903 to protect Galveston Island from flooding caused by Hurricanes?
a)
Sand bars were dredged under water on the Coast of Galveston
b)
A hurricane warning system was installed in the city.
c)
A giant sea wall was constructed along side the Gulf beach.
d)
A new bridge was constructed to help emergency evacuation.
7.
An awesome oil well found in Texas called Spindletop was the biggest in the world at that time!
a)
That was in 1900.
b)
That was in 1901.
c)
That was 1920.
d)
That year was 1914.
8.
In what year did oil drillers discover the first MAJOR oil field in Texas? [It was found at Spindletop Field near Beaumont]
a)
1901
b)
1836
c)
1865
d)
1918
9.
What nickname was given to towns that were created quickly due to the rush of people towards successful oil fields in Texas?
a)
"boom towns"
b)
"ghost towns"
c)
"oil towns"
d)
"rail towns"
10.
Which of these words would be associated with the "oil boom"?
a)
wildcatters
b)
filibusters
c)
progressives
d)
meridians
11.
In the early 1900s, which of these industries had the BIGGEST impact on the Texas economy [creating many new jobs and increased income]?
a)
oil industry
b)
cattle industry
c)
railroad industry
d)
cotton industry
12.
Which region of Texas has the most oil fields?
a)
Coastal Plains
b)
North Central Plains
c)
Great Plains
d)
Mountains and Basins
13.
Which Amendment prohibited the production, buying, and selling of alcohol?
a)
13th
b)
14th
c)
18th
d)
19th
14.
Which Amendment gave all women the right to vote?
a)
14th
b)
18th
c)
19th
d)
21st
15.
How did the progressive movement impact the lives of kids?
a)
Reinforced the importance of the military
b)
Supported the 18th amendment
c)
Restricted child labor
16.
What does repealed mean?
a)
to agree
b)
to disagree
c)
to cancel
d)
to create
17.
Define progressive:
a)
Change in hopes of ruining lives
b)
Change in hopes of bettering lives
18.
Define suffrage:
a)
Right to laugh
b)
Right to suffer
c)
Right to have safe work
d)
Right to vote
19.
James Hogg fought against...
a)
the man, man.
b)
large corporations like railroads and insurance companies.
c)
everyone who disagreed with him, no matter what.
d)
the bad guys.
20.
Which was movement was a political, legal, and social struggle to gain full citizenship rights for African Americans and Hispanic Americans?
a)
Civil Rights movement
b)
Equal rights movement
c)
Human rights movement
21.
Which group advocated for Hispanic-Americans during the Civil Rights Movement?
a)
NAACP
b)
LULAC
c)
Freedom Riders
d)
Topeka Board of Education
22.
Which group advocated for the civil rights of African-Americans?
a)
NAACP
b)
LULAC
c)
ALEC
d)
OPEC
23.
Which of the following is an example of civil dissidence?
a)
Sit-in
b)
Bus boycott
c)
Freedom rides
d)
All of these are examples of civil disobedience
24.
Who was the first secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare, & first commanding officer of the Women's Army Corps?
a)
Jane McCallum
b)
Oveta Culp Hobby
c)
Clara Barton
d)
Lulu Belle Madison White
25.
Who was appointed Secretary of State of Texas by governor Dan Moody and served from 1927-1933?
a)
Jane McCallum
b)
Oveta Culp Hobby
c)
Rosa Parks
d)
Lulu Belle Madison White
26.
Dust Bowl
a)
A football tournament played in the El Paso area due to its high dust volume.
b)
The area of the Middle East that U.S. forces have served in combat for the last 15 years
c)
A.K.A. the Dirty Thirties, a period of severe dust storms that greatly damaged the ecology and agriculture of the U.S.
d)
A.K.A. the Thirsty Thirties where there was a severe shortage of fresh clean drinking water in North America
27.
rationing
a)
practice of giving out limited amounts of food and supplies, generally given to soldiers or civilians during war time
b)
practice of hoarding as many resources as one can get without concern for their fellow-man
c)
practice of receiving extra hours in factories during the Great Depression in order to provide for one's family
d)
practice of treating skin irritations and minor burns by medical professionals in an outbreak
28.
stock market
a)
shopkeepers buying and selling in an open air set up
b)
cattle yard where cows are bought and sold
c)
the buying and selling of stocks as shares of companies
d)
Wal-Mart, Target, etc.
29.
How did the Dust Bowl have a negative impact on farmers?
a)
It caused a drought and the dust ruined crops
b)
Large amounts of dust ruined home and caused Texans to become ill
c)
High winds led to an increase of Tornados in the Panhandle
30.
The falling of the _________ was the main reason why the Great Depression began
a)
stock market
b)
soldiers
c)
deported goods
31.
The CCC was a program in the New Deal, what effect did it have on Texans?
a)
It created jobs for over 100,000 Texans
b)
The program helped transport imported goods to west Texas
c)
It helped limit stocks in the stock market
32.
What economic impact did the Dust Bowl have on farmers and cattle ranchers?
a)
They both struggled financially due to their crops being ruined
b)
They both struggled due to the Stock Market crashing
c)
They both sold more products due to the demand for crops increasing
33.
What happened to the price of crops in 1932?
a)
The price fell very low to where farmers decided to burn their own crops
b)
They were raised due to the demand of crops
c)
Price would vary depending on the supply given during the season
34.
Why was the Great Depression less severe in Texas?
a)
Most Texas farmers could at least feed their own families
b)
The stock market didn't reach Northern Texas
c)
Texans were more generous with their earnings
35.
What was the effect of the Dust Bowl?
a)
New farming techniques were used to prevent erosion
b)
Many Americans moved to east Texas for proper soil
c)
The New Deal restricted farmers from buying future stocks
36.
What was created to end the Great Depression?
a)
The New Deal
b)
American Purchase
c)
Stock Market
d)
Economic control
37.
How is the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression related?
a)
Both events caused Americans to struggle financially
b)
Both events caused riots throughout the nation
c)
Both events led to World War II beginning
38.
What was a economic impact of the Great Depression?
a)
Stock market crashed and millions of Americans lost their jobs
b)
Many Americans moved to California in search for Gold
c)
Many Americans began to become wealthy due to Oil being found in Texas
39.
What commodity (material or product) was used during WW2 to produce goods?
a)
Gold
b)
Oil
c)
Copper
d)
Titanium
40.
What was a positive result for Texas due to being involved in WWI and WWII?
a)
Lots of Texans lost their lives during both wars.
b)
Due to the need for weapons, Texas gained more factories which created more jobs.
c)
Items were in short supply which meant alot of people went without meat or sugar.
d)
Women were denied the right to vote in San Antonio.
41.
Which Texas industries became the most important during World War II?
a)
farming and cotton
b)
corn and wheat
c)
oil and gas
d)
steel and railroads
42.
Sam Rayburn was elected to the position of __________________________ after the Great Depression.
a)
President
b)
Vice President
c)
Speaker of the House
d)
King of the World
43.
rationing
a)
practice of giving out limited amounts of food and supplies, generally given to soldiers or civilians during war time
b)
practice of hoarding as many resources as one can get without concern for their fellow-man
c)
practice of receiving extra hours in factories during the Great Depression in order to provide for one's family
d)
practice of treating skin irritations and minor burns by medical professionals in an outbreak
44.
internment
a)
release of prisoners after a war campaign has ended
b)
confinement of a people to a secure location during war time
c)
confiscation of weapons and other war supplies in order to aid the soldiers on the front lines
d)
practice of giving out limited amounts of food and supplies, generally given to soldiers or civilians during war time
45.
P.O.W.
a)
a person of working investigation being searched for by the police.
b)
a person who makes a loud popping or banging sound in animation
c)
a person who is considered missing in action after a war conflict
d)
a person who has been captured and imprisoned by the enemy in war.
46.
home front
a)
the outside back porch area of a home at one's address
b)
a stage set up during a theater production to give the audience an idea of setting
c)
the civilian population & activities of a nation whose armed forces are engaged in war abroad.
d)
the front lines of a conflict where armies are engaged in battle
47.
When people VOTE, what PRINCIPLE OF GOV'T are they practicing
a)
Checks & Balances
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
48.
LEGISLATIVE, EXECUTIVE, JUDICIAL Branches
a)
Checks & Balances
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
49.
The federal (national government) shares power with the state government.
a)
Limited Government
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Federalism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
50.
Citizens practice POPULAR SOVEREIGNTY when they vote for the Mayor, President, Senator, etc.
a)
Checks & Balances
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
51.
The TX Bill of Rights contains Freedom of Speech, Press and religion but the US Bill of Rights does not.
a)
True
b)
False
52.
Which branch of government writes the laws, contains House of Representatives & Senate and is AKA “Congress.”
a)
Judicial
b)
Executive
c)
Legislative
d)
None of the Above
53.
Why should US citizens vote?
a)
It is a privilege.
b)
So you can voice what you want through your representative.
c)
It's your civic duty/responsibility.
d)
All of the above
54.
Which level of government provides us with water, sanitation, police and fire protection?
a)
National
b)
State
c)
County
d)
City (municipal)
55.
The TEXAS STATE GOVERNMENT gets most of its income from ___________.
a)
Driver's License Fees
b)
Federal Income Tax
c)
Property Tax
d)
TX Sales Tax
56.
Public Schools in TEXAS get most of its income from ___________.
a)
Wedding license fees
b)
Federal Income Tax
c)
Property Tax
d)
TX Sales Tax
57.
The term "bicameral" refers to the fact that Texas has
a)
a governor and a lieutenant governor.
b)
three branches of government.
c)
a two chamber legislature.
d)
two types of law (civil and criminal).
58.
Texas has a strong governor.
a)
true
b)
false
59.
The term for Texas governor is ____ years
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
8
60.
The governor's ability to veto a bill is an example of
a)
federalism.
b)
separation of powers.
c)
checks and balances.
d)
a bicameral legislature.
61.
The three branches of government is an example of
a)
checks and balances.
b)
federalism.
c)
separation of powers.
d)
a bicameral legislature.
62.
The Unites States has a system of government in which the national and state governments share power. This is an example of
a)
separation of powers.
b)
federalism.
c)
checks and balances.
d)
bicameralism.
63.
The governor heads the ____ branch.
a)
legislative
b)
executive
c)
judicial
d)
federal
64.
Which is an example of a check that the Texas governor has over the Texas legislature?
a)
Line-item veto
b)
Impeachment power
c)
the power to propose budget bills
d)
Find laws unconstitutional
65.
Which system was included in the Texas Constitution to allow it to adapt to changing time?
a)
the Amendment process
b)
the federal system
c)
the Electoral College
d)
System of checks and balances
66.
The U.S. Bill of Rights is the first ____ amendments of the Constitution.
a)
8
b)
10
c)
16
d)
28
67.
When was the most current Texas Constitution written?
a)
1876
b)
1866
c)
1787
d)
1776
68.
How many constitutions has Texas had in total?
a)
6
b)
8
c)
10
d)
12
69.
What is a bill?
a)
A proposed law
b)
means "made up of two houses"
c)
a passed law
d)
a School House Rock character
70.
Which is the highest court to hear civil cases?
a)
Supreme Court
b)
Court of Appeals
c)
Municipal Court
d)
Justice of the Peace
71.
Which two groups make up Congress?
a)
Governor and Supreme Court
b)
House of Representatives and Governor
c)
Senate and House of Representatives
d)
Supreme Court and Congress
72.
Which principle of the Constitution means we can elect a representative?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Republicanism
d)
Federalism
73.
Which principle of the Constitution means ruled by the people?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Republicanism
d)
Federalism
74.
Which freedom is not included in the 1st Amendment?
a)
freedom to run for office
b)
freedom of press
c)
freedom of assembly
d)
freedom of religion
75.
Which branch of government is able to impeach a governor?
a)
Executive
b)
Legislative
c)
Judicial
76.
Which amendment is being depicted here in the picture?
a)
The 10 the amendment
b)
The 1st amendment
c)
The 7th amendment
d)
The 9th amendment
77.
"Popular sovereignty" is the idea that political power belongs to the people. How do most people demonstrate this political power?
a)
by voting in elections
b)
by getting jobs in local government
c)
by watching the news and staying informed
d)
by serving on juries
78.
What term refers to "the sharing of power between the states and the national government"?
a)
federalism
b)
separation of powers
c)
republic
d)
checks and balances
79.
Which of these terms means "the division of government function into three different branches to prevent any one branch from having too much power"?
a)
separation of powers
b)
constitution
c)
republicanism
d)
federalism
80.
Which of these means "a government where citizens vote for their representatives"?
a)
republic
b)
separation of powers
c)
checks and balances
d)
federalism
81.
In what year did Texans write their 7th [and current] constitution?
a)
1876
b)
1865
c)
1889
d)
1902
82.
According to the Texas Bill of Rights, how could a person have his rights taken away?
a)
if a person is convicted of a felony [serious crime]
b)
if a person is more than $10,000 in debt
c)
if a person moves away from Texas, and then moves back
d)
if a person refuses to vote or serve on a jury
83.
What is the most important civic responsibility?
a)
Serving on Juries
b)
Voting
c)
Having a job
d)
Following all laws
84.
Civil law deals with all of the following EXCEPT
a)
murder cases
b)
divorce
c)
child custody
85.
To reject a bill from becoming a law is called
a)
vote
b)
veto
c)
resolution
d)
override
86.
The executive branch is represented by the
a)
Senate and House of Representatives
b)
President
c)
Judges and courts
87.
The Judicial branch is represented by the
a)
Senate and House of Representatives
b)
President
c)
Judges and courts
88.
Which branch of the state government makes laws?
a)
legislative
b)
judicial
c)
executive
d)
olive
89.
How many houses make up the Texas legislature?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
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