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WorksheetsCommon Assessment 1
Total questions: 103
Worksheet time: 2hrs 5mins
The twenty-third Amendment to the U.S. Constitution affected which voters?
voters in Claifornia
voters in New York
Voters in North Carolina
Voters in Washington D.C.
How did the Spanish-American War change the United States' role in the world?
The US took over Spain, putting land in Europe inder US control
Spain easily defeated the uS, so other countries did not view the US as a trade partner
The US victory over Spain gave the US control overseas and established it as a world power
The long war cost the US millions of dollars and led to it being indebted to several foreign countries
How did the building of the Panama Canal help promote trade between countries?
it helped lower taxes on goods shipped between countries
it created a centralized location where goods could be exchanged
it made it cheaper and quicker for countries to ship goods to one another
it showed how easy it is to build a canal, so many countries built canals
Why was the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) created in the 1930s?
to build hospitals in the southern United States
to establish national parks and protect the land in Appalachia
to put people to work and to help improve the quality of residents' lives
to enforce laws and ensure that people were paying taxes during the Great Depression
The right to a trial by jury in criminal cases in the US relates to which basic constitutional principle?
that all men are created equal
the equality of the courts
due process of law
freedom of assembly
How does the Voting Rights Act of 1965 relate to the Twenty Sixth Amendment to the US Constitution?
they both address voting rights in rural areas
they both address voting rights of 17 year olds
the 26th Amendment addresses women's voting rights, and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 addresses the right of free speech
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 addressees voting rights of African Americans, and the 26th Amendment addresses voting age.
Which of the following i one of the MAIN responsibilities of a citizen?
picking up liter
obeying the law
washing the dishes
running for public office
Why did Andrew Carnegie choose to start his steel mill in Pittsburgh?
it was near a large paper mill
it was at the base of a mountain with lots of steel
it was a meeting point of three rivers
it was a small city that could easily grow
What are two steps of the process to amend the US Constitution?
the approval and veto steps
the proposal and ratification steps
the concept and judicial review steps
the checks an balances steps
Cattle were herded up the ____ ____ to the railroad, so they could be sold for a good profit back east.
Chisholm Trail
Kitty Hawk
Panama Canal
Industrial Canal
Where did most European immigrants, who came to the U.S. in the 1800's, work?
plantations
ships
factories
farms
Where did the Wright Brothers first fly their plane?
The Chisholm Trail
Kitty Hawk, North Carolina
The Smithsonian in Washington, D.C
Abilene, Kansas
What motivated cowboys to drive their cattle all the way to Kansas?
More cattle were on the east coast , so they could sell them for less money.
Kansas is on the east coast , so they could sell them for more money.
Cattle were worth more money if they got lots of exercise so they drove them to Kansas.
Fewer cattle were on the east coast , so they could sell them for more money.
Which man made feature began in Texas and ended in Kansas?
The Great Western Cattle Trail
The Chisholm Trail
The Underground Railroad
The Panama Canal
Which invention allowed people to talk to one another over great distances?
George Washington Carver's peanuts
Alexander Graham Bell's telephone
The Wright Brothers' plane
Thomas Edison's lightbulb
Immigrants came to the United States because of
jobs
freedom
rights
all of the above
Which invention gave people the ability to work, read, and play after dark?
The Wright Brothers' plane
Thomas Edison's lightbulb
Alexander Graham Bell's telephone
George Washington Carver's crop rotation
This man made feature, originated by Theodore Roosevelt's idea, allowed ships to travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans without having to go around South America.
the Panama Canal
the Suez Canal
the Great Lakes Waterway
the Industrial Canal
Five million head of cattle were moved along the Chisholm Trail in the late 1800's. Which of the following was affected by this?
the economy of Georgia
the population of the South
the economy of Texas
the outcome of the Civil War
What 3 countries did the U.S gain after their victory in the Spanish-American War?
Puerto Rico, the Philippines, & Guam
Cuba, the Philippines, & Mexico
Hawaii, the Philippines, & Alaska
Canada, the Netherlands,Japan
What was made easier by the building of the Panama Canal?
warfare
shipping
democracy
industry
President McKinley was different from the presidents that came before him because-.
he was the first president to declare war.
he was the first American president to enter into a war outside the U.S.
he was the first American president to lose a war.
he was the first president to travel to a foreign country.
Which scientists made scientific advancements with peanuts, sweet potatoes, and crop rotation?
Henry Ford
Louis Armstrong
Thomas Edison
George Washington Carver
Which groups found new freedom by becoming cowboys that drove cattle from Texas to Kansas?
white men
white women
black men
black women
Who was the President of the U.S. that showed the world how powerful the U.S. had become by building the Panama Canal?
Theodore Roosevelt
Jimmy Carter
Harry S. Truman
Woodrow Wilson
Which events led Congress to declare war against Spain?
The U.S. Maine exploded in a Cuban harbor.
Alaska became a U.S. territory.
President Roosevelt wanted to build a Panama Canal.
The American settlers revolted against Queen Liluokalani.
Detroit is a city where three rivers come together. What is the most likely reason that it would become a center of steel production
It was easy for the railroad to stop there.
It is near many forests.
Ships were needed to move steel.
It is a beautiful place.
What role does private business play in the economy?
Private business buys goods produced by the government.
Banks sell goods produced by private business.
Private businesses produce, buy, and sell goods in the U.S.
Banks buy goods produced by the government.
Which factors caused immigrants to leave their countries and come to America?
political problems
famines
jobs
religious persecution
What stopped the cattle trails from being a prominent way of moving cattle after 20 years of use?
increased use and expansion of the Transcontinental Railway
Aggressive Native Americans
the invention and use of barbed wire
The Black Cowboys went back to slavery
Why did the Texas ranchers want the Black Cowboys for driving the cattle on the cattle trails?
the black cowboys liked their job
they knew they were skilled ranch hands from their time in slavery
they were still slaves and had to
the ranchers were old and unable to do it themselves
The Northern states had alot of ___________, which means the __________ of cattle in the area was low.
vegans, demand
factories, supply
farms, supply
farms, demand
The Homesteaders Act effected the nation by ____________.
encouraging citizens to expand Westward
stopping Westward expansion
establishing slavery
abolishing slavery
Which city was known for being the meat-packing district?
Dodge city, Kanses
Abilene, Kansas
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Chicago, Illinois
Which trail ended in Abilene, Kansas?
The Great Western Cattle Trail
The Oregon Trail
The Trail of Tears
The Chisholm Trail
The trails started where?
Texas
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Kansas
Between 1901 and 1919, immigration from _______ was greater than immigration from Northern and Western Europe.
Mexico
Asia
Southern Europe
Australia and Pacific Islands
Which was the main result of William McKinley's Open Door Policy?
decreased US presence in Guam
increased US influence in Asia
increased US in Japan
decrease US presence in Cuba
Number 4 represents which city on the map?
Lansing
Columbus
Pittsburgh
Cleveland
How did industrialization affect places such as Chicago and New York?
City populations grew rapidly, leading to overcrowding
Income taxes dropped quickly, allowing people to spend more.
Fewer people moved from farms to large cities in the East.
More people searched for agricultural jobs in the Midwest.
Which city on the map is represented by the number 4?
Dalas
Philadelphia
Chicago
Los Angeles
Agriculture is an important part of the economy in nearly all areas of the United States. Which of the following regions is the center of agriculture in the United States because of the availability of good soil?
the Rocky Mountains
New England
The Great Plains
The Southwest
The Chisholm Trail, the route used to move cattle to railroads headed for markets in the East, is represented by which number on the map?
4
3
2
1
Which city on the map is represented by the number 5?
Santa Fe
Philadelphia
Tallahassee
Montgomery
Why made people want to immigrate to the United states?
They didn't like their job they had in their home country.
They all had poor housing conditions and were escaping high taxes.
They all wanted to become citizens of the greatest country.
They were all family and came from the same country.
Based on the chart, what was the most common reason for major immigration movements to the United States?
poverty
political revolution
overpopulation
unemployment
What document outlines the rights and freedoms of the United States Citizens?
the Bill of Rights
the Magna Carta
the Constitution
their is not one the president decides everything
What amendment guarantees the right to bear arms?
1st amendment
2nd amendment
5th amendment
14th amendment
Which amendment guarantees a fair trial?
1st Amendment
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
What fraction of Congress has to approve an amendment to propose it to the states?
2/3
3/4
1/2
all of Congress has to agree
What is a reason that a citizen may not be allowed to vote?
they did not pay their poll tax
they did not register to vote
the did not research the candidates
they wore the wrong shoes
What is an amendment?
the president's ideas
the only law people must follow
a change or addition tot he Constitution
nothing important
Which amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial?
1st amendment
2nd amendment
5th amendmnet
6th amendment
What are the first 10 amendments called?
the first 10 amendments
the Constitution
the Bill of Rights
the Declaration of Independence
What does due process guarantee?
a person's life, liberty and property can not be taken away without the right process being followed
a person can never have their life, liberty or property taken away
a person does not get a fair trial when accused of a crime
if police accuse you have a crime you are guilty
What fraction of a state legislature must approve a proposed amendment to ratify it?
2/3
3/4
1/2
all of the state legislatures
Which right below is important to make sure a citizen's voice is heard?
to bear arms
owning property
voting
not incriminating oneself
The president elected AFTER Herbert Hoover who promised to give America a "New Deal" was _________________.
Franklin Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
Abraham Lincoln
Grover Cleveland
What year did the Stock Market crash?
1924
1931
1929
1934
As the stock market crash and people were left helpless, they still felt supported and trusted their President, Herbert Hoover.
True, Herbert Hoover was very popular among citizens.
False, Herbert Hoover was not liked by the American citizens.
Works Progress Administration, or WPA, did what?
provided jobs to construct public buildings such as schools and libraries.
put people to work building dams, bridges, and roads. The dams were especially important because they provided a source of cheap electricity for the region.
built new homes for all politicians.
was set up to maintain state and national forests. People were given jobs to work in the forests making trails, fighting fires, and planting trees.
CCC, or Civilian Conservation Corps, did what?
put people to work building dams, bridges, and roads. The dams were especially important because they provided a source of cheap electricity for the region.
provided jobs to construct public buildings such as schools and libraries.
was set up to maintain state and national forests. People were given jobs to work in the forests making trails, fighting fires, and planting trees.
built new homes for all politicians.
Tennessee Valley Authority, or TVA, was set up to maintain state and national forests.
True.
False.
An American composer, pianist, and bandleader. He was famous for his work in jazz music.
Margaret Mitchell
Jesse Owens
Duke Ellington
Henry Ford
She won the Pulitzer Prize in 1937 for her novel Gone with the Wind. This book remains one of the most popular books of all time. It was turned into a movie in 1939, and it received numerous Academy Awards.
Jesse Owens
Margaret Mitchell
Henry Ford
Duke Ellington
He was an American track and field athlete. He received four gold medals at the 1936 summer Olympics.
Jesse Owens
Margaret Mitchell
Duke Ellington
Henry Ford
