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Worksheets1st Semester SS DA
Total questions: 84
Worksheet time: 52mins
All of the following are impacts of specialization EXCEPT ________.
Workers are able to make products quickly.
Workers are able to make products for less money
Each person is able to focus on a specific job on the assembly line .
The quality of a good decreases and the cost increases.
Who was responsible for the growing interest in air travel in the United States during the 1920s?
Louis Armstrong
Langston Hughes
Henry Ford
Charles Lindbergh
Which of the following played a major role in bringing about the Harlem Renaissance?
the growth of the women's rights movement
the introduction of mass production techniques
the development of suburbs outside of major cities
the migration of African Americans to northern cities
How did Henry Ford cause a major shift in Americans' living patterns in the early 1900s?
His work on the first airplane allowed the Wright Brothers to become famous.
His automobile allowed people to live further from their place of work.
His methods of production used coal for the first time in human history.
His invention of the airplane allowed more people to move into major urban areas.
What was the impact of the Harlem Renaissance of the 1920s and 1930s?
Hospitals began conducting medical research to find new cures.
Music, literature, and theater began to reflect African-American culture.
Public education became regulated by state and Federal government bodies.
Roads and bridges were improved through better planning and construction.
What was Babe Ruth's most lasting impact on baseball in the United States?
He transformed it from an amateur sport to a professional sport
He attracted many new fans with his entertaining style of play.
He successfully lobbied to make baseball an Olympic sport.
He traveled internationally to boost the sport's popularity overseas.
Why were the 1920s called the “Roaring ‘20s”?
because times were hard, and life was awful for most people
because it was the sound that Model T cars made
because it was another name for jazz music
because times were good, and life improved for most people
Why did the economy experience a "boom" after WWI?
African Americans were moving back to the farms to grow cotton and soybeans
Consumers were preparing for a war and needed to bring extra supplies
New technologies and consumer goods were being developed and people wanted to buy them
Foreign trade grew after WWI
Which BEST describes why radios became a popular form of entertainment for families?
Families could listen to Louis Armstrong play jazz on the piano over the radio.
Families could listen to Lanston Hughes read a poem on the radio.
Families could listen to the Yankees and Babe Ruth playing a game on the readio.
All of the above were reasons that made the radio popular.
Duke Ellington was BEST known for _______________.
writing poetry
composing music
playing baseball
flying across the Atlantic
"The Chisholm Trail" and "The Great Western Trail" are two important examples of what kind of route?
Cattle trails leading out of Texas.
Patterns of migration of American Bison.
Foot trails that became the roads traveled by settlers.
The railroad lines that stretched into the American West.
Scarcity means:
Too much of something you wanted
The exact amount of something you wanted
Not enough of something you wanted
During this time, which city was know for specializing in the meat packing industry?
Boston
Chicago
Pennsylvania
New York City
By the end of the Civil War, beef was ____________________ in the eastern states because it had been used to feed soldiers.
a surplus
specialized
produced
scarce
What is a "price incentive"?
the price of something affecting your decisions
the amount of money a worker makes
a store running out of a product
a long line to buy something
Which of the following best describes how railroads helped the United States’ economy grow?
They charged high rates to farmers.
They helped put an end to shipping goods using boats.
They used tons of steel.
They helped reach distant markets, groups of buyers that were far away.
What was the MAIN purpose of many nineteenth-century cattle trails such as the Chisholm Trail?
to help settlers farm new lands
to provide food to eastern cities
to clear wildlife from crowded areas
to supply western ranches with livestock
The Black Cowboys of nineteenth-century Texas are MOST associated with...
clearing and developing the Chisholm Trail for cattle.
cattle drives from Texas and across the Great Plains.
the founding of trading posts along the US border.
the relocation of American Indians in the American Southwest.
What is the name of the location where the yellow star is?
Montgomery, AL
Pittsburgh, PA
Chicago, IL
Kitty Hawk, NC
"The Chisholm Trail" and "The Great Western Trail" are two important examples of what kind of route?
Cattle trails leading out of Texas.
Patterns of migration of American Bison.
Foot trails that became the roads traveled by settlers.
The railroad lines that stretched into the American West.
At the turn of the century, most FACTORIES were located in which region of the United States?
Southeast
Southwest
Northeast
Northwest
Which of the following is one change to American society caused by Thomas Edison’s invention of a long-lasting light bulb?
Industrial production decreased.
People moved from cities to farms.
Factory employees worked longer hours.
Larger and taller buildings were constructed.
How did Alexander Graham Bell’s MOST famous invention improve on the telegraph?
It increased the accuracy of the messages that were sent.
It allowed voices and sounds to be sent over long distances.
It allowed pictures and videos to be sent over long distances.
It increased the distance over which messages could be sent.
Use the table to answer the question.
Thomas Edison: Incandescent Lighting
George Washington Carver: ?
Which of the following BEST completes the information above?
Light Bulb
Electric Farm Equipment
Telegraphic Communication
Crop Rotation
Under President Theodore Roosevelt, how did the United States increase its reach in the Pacific Ocean?
by building a canal
by gaining new islands
by defeating large enemies
by establishing new colonies
As president, Theodore Roosevelt sought to increase the global power and influence of the United States.
Why was the completion of the Panama Canal important to this goal?
The canal would help the United States control Cuba and Puerto Rico in the Atlantic Ocean.
The canal would protect the United States from invasion and allow the government to focus spending on improving the economy.
The canal would encourage the spread of democracy in the Americas and improve diplomatic relations throughout the region.
The canal would provide a way for the U.S. Navy to quickly travel between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans to protect U.S. interests.
Use the quote to answer the question.
“Cuba ought to be free and independent, and the government should be turned over to the Cuban people.”-President William McKinley
President McKinley’s belief led to which of the following events?
A communist revolution began in Cuba.
France sold land in Cuba to the United States.
The Spanish-American War broke out in Cuba.
The United States signed a peace treaty with Cuba.
Use the political cartoon from 1899 of President William McKinley to answer the question.
What argument is the artist making about President William McKinely?
McKinley should take advantage of the success of the U.S. in the Spanish-American War and invade Cuba.
McKinley should take advantage of the success of the U.S. in the Spanish-American War to build the Panama Canal.
McKinley should learn from the failures of the U.S. military in the Spanish-American War and focus on issues in the U.S.
McKinley should learn from the failures of the U.S. military in the Spanish-American War and form alliances with other nations.
Use the campaign poster for William McKinley’s 1900 re-election campaign to answer the question.
Based on the poster, what was McKinley attempting to justify?
U.S. government actions during and following the Spanish-American War
U.S. government actions at home and abroad to encourage industrial activity
U.S. efforts to spread democracy to the nations of Central and South America
U.S. efforts to help the global economy recover from an economic depression
Which of the following BEST describes why the United States believed construction of the Panama Canal was important?
The U.S. wanted to improve trade between the east and west coasts.
The U.S. wanted to help spread democracy throughout the Americas.
The U.S. wanted to protect itself from attack by South American countries.
The U.S. wanted to allow people in South America to immigrate to its territory.
How did the building of the Panama Canal BEST help promote the exchange of goods between countries?
It helped lower taxes on goods shipped between countries.
It created a centralized location where goods could be exchanged.
It showed how easy it is to build a canal, so many other countries built canals.
It made trade cheaper and quicker for countries to ship goods to one another.
Use the information to answer the question.
In the mid-1800s, many immigrants from Ireland were processed at Ellis Island in New York City.
Why did MOST of these immigrants leave their homes and come to the United States?
They wanted to find work on the east coast and escape famine in Ireland.
They wanted to freely practice their religion and escape persecution in Ireland.
They wanted to mine for gold in the west and send money back to their families.
They wanted to fight in the Spanish-American war and help slaves gain their freedom.
What is the MOST LIKELY explanation for the rapid population growth in Pittsburgh from 1860 to 1940?
Pittsburgh became the meatpacking capital of the eastern United States.
Pittsburgh became the center of the steel industry in the United States.
Pittsburgh became the most productive gold mining area in the country.
Pittsburgh became the country’s leader in telegraph and radio production.
How did specialization in processing and packing meat help improve the standard of living in Chicago in the late 1800's and early 1900's?
Chicago did specialize in processing meat, so standard of living decreased.
Chicago did specialize in processing meat, so standard of living was not affected.
Chicago did specialize in meat packing, so standard of living increased for many in the area.
Chicago did specialize in processing meat, so most of the other businesses in the area went out of business.
Use the table below to answer the question.
Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
Population increases and less railroads are built
Population decreases and less railroads are built
Population decreases and more railroads are built
Population increases and more railroads are built
________________ are people who use services or buy goods.
Producers
Resources
Pretty
Consumers
Which answer choice is the definition of price incentives?
a common form of sales promotion in which price reductions are offered to consumers to encourage them to buy a particular product earlier or in larger quantity.
the act of buyers and sellers freely and willingly engaging in market transactions
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services.
the act of buyers and sellers freely and willingly engaging in market transactions
The term used to describe money gained after a sale.
opportunity cost
production cost
profit
loss
What is income?
bills that you have to pay
the money you spend as a consumer
when you donate to charity
the money you earn for your labor
Which sector is responsible for providing public goods and public services?
household
banking
government
private businesses
The benefit you give up by choosing to do one thing instead of another
Opportunity Cost
Profit
Scarcity
Producers
Focusing on a narrow range of products/services that can be produced most efficiently and cost-effectively.
subsistence
specialization
scarcity
bartering
When customers and business owners exchange products and money, because it will help them both in some way.
voluntary exchange
volunteering to help someone for free
opportunity cost
reading quizzes
Which sector of the US Economy provides the labor that builds, produces, and provides services?
Banks
Government
Households
Private Business
Which of the following is an example of the effects of competition in the economy?
The price of oranges goes up when Florida has a drought.
Shoppers have to pay sales tax on all items they buy
Retired people receive payments from the government.
A small hardware store closes when a large Home Depot store opens nearby.
What statement can you make about muffin sales?
The muffins did not sell
More muffins were sold at the beginning of the week
More muffins were sold at the end of the week
The same amount of muffins were sold on Wednesday and Sunday
A plan for using money:
budget
supply
capital
demand
Next winter is expected to be colder and snowier than usual. What will probably happen to the overall demand for ski boots?
The demand will probably go up.
The demand will probably go down.
A drought has made this year's tomato harvest smaller than usual. What will probably happen to the overall supply of tomato sauce?
The supply will probably go up.
The supply will probably go down.
What is income?
bills that you have to pay
the money you spend as a consumer
when you donate to charity
the money you earn for your labor
Which sector is responsible for providing consumers and labor?
banking
household
private business
government
Which BEST defines entrepreneur?
someone who starts their own business
someone who is employed
someone who doesn't work
someone who works from home
The quantity of a good or service that is available to consumers is called a _______________. The quantity of a good or service that is available to a consumer is called a __________________.
scarcity; supply
demand; scarcity
scarcity; demand
supply; demand
Which of the following is an example of the effects of competition in the economy?
The price of oranges goes up when Florida has a drought.
Shoppers have to pay sales tax on all items they buy
Retired people receive payments from the government.
A small hardware store closes when a large Home Depot store opens nearby.
Which answer choice is the definition of price incentives?
a common form of sales promotion in which price reductions are offered to consumers to encourage them to buy a particular product earlier or in larger quantity.
the act of buyers and sellers freely and willingly engaging in market transactions
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services.
the act of buyers and sellers freely and willingly engaging in market transactions
The term used to describe money gained after a sale.
opportunity cost
production cost
profit
loss
Jake has decided that he is ready to vote. Which of the following shows that he is voting responsibly?
He asks his mom who to vote for since they think alike.
He thinks about what is important to him and then researches to find out what is important to the candidates.
He asks his government teacher facts about each candidate and then decides that he will vote the same as his teacher.
He closes his eyes and pushes a button to vote because he knows he is usually lucky.
What is the BEST way to have your opinion and you represented in our government?
by reading history books
by visiting national parks
by voting in elections
by listening to speeches
Which of these are responsibilities of U.S citizens? Choose THREE of the following.
pay taxes
carry weapons
make speeches
serve on a jury
obey laws
Who are the number one rulers and decision makers of our country?
citizens
government
president
Which of the following best completes the list?
hold political office
serve in the army
serve on a jury
join a political party
Under the 24th Amendment what was no longer allowed in voting?
poll tax
discrimination
criminals
state tax
Which part of the due process was violated?
The right to a speedy trial.
The right to legal counsel (lawyer).
The right to a jury trial.
The right to produce evidence and/ or witness in court
Which amendment gave all males the right to vote regardless of race?
21st Amendment
26th Amendment
15th Amendment
23rd Amendment
Michelle is a citizen of Washington, D.C. She was told that since Washington is not a part of any state, she would not be able to participate in the presidential election.
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
26th Amendment
15th Amendment
Before an amendment is ratified, it has to be
presented to Congress by the president.
approved by all fifty states.
signed by all members of Congress.
approved by three-fourths of the states.
Jeremiah turned 18, and he showed his identification to the official at the poll; she told Jeremiah he was too young to be voting in an election.
23rd Amendment
19th Amendment
26th Amendment
24th Amendment
All citizens in the United States have
only ten rights in which they are guaranteed.
rights and responsibilities.
more responsibilities than they can handle.
to vote in all elections.
We protect the rights of people and keep them safe by...
obeying laws
getting an education
paying taxes
memorizing the Constitution
Paying taxes...
protects the Bill of Rights.
registers males for the Selective Service System.
keeps people safe.
pays for public goods and services.
Which are examples of how tax money is used?
Congressmen & the President's salary
for purchasing your family car
schools & public libraries
highways & parks
restaurants
The list of the first ten rights that all citizens are guaranteed is called __________________________.
the Selective Service System
the judicial system
the Bill of Rights
obeying the laws
All males at the age of 18 are required to...
register for the Selective Service System.
vote for their favorite candidates in an election.
get their driver's license.
join the military.
24th Amendment states
Abolishes slavery and gives congress the power to enforce abolition through legislation.
Voting rights will not be based on race.
Outlaws poll taxes
Women's suffrage
The due process clause of the Fifth Amendment was designed to
protect people's freedom of assembly.
protect the privacy rights of US citizens.
establish a separation of church and state.
ensure fair treatment for those accused of crimes.
