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Unit 12: The US Today - Out of Many, One

Total questions: 12

Worksheet time: 6mins

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Class
Date
1.

First used during the War of 1812, the image above came to represent the —

a)

Republican Party

b)

Democratic Party

c)

U.S. Armed Forces

d)

U.S. federal government

2.

The landmark shown above was created as a tribute to the leadership of —

a)

American explorers

b)

American presidents

c)

American Indian chiefs

d)

American military generals

3.

Which of the following best explains the significance of the monument shown above?

a)

The Washington Monument shows an appreciation of how our country began.

b)

Mount Rushmore shows presidents who Americans believe to have been great leaders for the country.

c)

The Jefferson Memorial pays honor to the president and his cabinet during the time of the Louisiana Purchase.

d)

Mount Rushmore shows the first four presidents of the United States who helped to make the country what it is today.

4.

The White House is an important landmark that represents which branch of government?

a)

Judicial

b)

Executive

c)

Legislative

d)

Constitutional

5.

Based on the excerpt above, which behavior does the speaker believe is an important duty of Americans?

a)

Overseas travel

b)

Attending college

c)

Respecting others

d)

Civic participation

6.

All the leaders pictured above served as —

a)

Governors of Texas

b)

Senators from Texas

c)

Presidents of the United States

d)

United States Supreme Court Justices

7.

Which of the following is the leader of the House of Representatives in the national government?

a)

Vice President

b)

Chief Justice

c)

Secretary of State

d)

Speaker of the House

8.

Which leadership quality is most demonstrated by President Obama in this excerpt of his farewell address?

a)

Courage

b)

Honesty

c)

Decisiveness

d)

Visionary thinking

9.

In this excerpt of President Bush’s speech, he best demonstrates his leadership quality of being —

a)

decisive

b)

courageous

c)

accountable

d)

inspirational

10.

Which ethnic group in the United States would most likely celebrate Cinco de Mayo?

a)

Cuban Americans

b)

Irish Americans

c)

Polish Americans

d)

Mexican Americans

11.

Which holiday celebrates the day enslaved Texans learned they were granted freedom?

a)

Cinco de Mayo

b)

Labor Day

c)

Juneteenth

d)

Thanksgiving

12.

The menu above is evidence of how America’s national identity has been influenced by —

a)

various restaurants

b)

religious dietary habits

c)

new cooking techniques

d)

many immigrant groups