What happened to Spain's colonies in South America?

After a series of revolutions, most gained independence

Why did many Europeans colonize the United States? (in the early 1700s)

An abundance of fertile farmland

Which of the following is a NEGATIVE aspect of the Columbian Exchange?

Spread of highly contagious disease

Italy is famous for its rich history and traditions;which of the following best describes this?

The Roman Colosseum and the seat of Pope Francis

Which of the following push factors caused the Irish population to explode in the US?

The potato crop failed, leading to famine

Which of the following can be concluded from the image?

The Eastern US is more densely populated than the West

What did New York, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Chicago have in common in the late 1800s?

All had European immigrants working in industrial factories

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1
What happened to Spain's colonies in South America?
Many of them are still a part of the Spanish Empire
The native Indian population converted the Spanish colonists
After a series of revolutions, most gained independence
Having squandered all of the natural resources, Spain left
2
Which of the following does NOT apply to the United States?
Democratic rule
Communist government
Multiple religions
Climate varies by region
3
Why did many Europeans colonize the United States? (in the early 1700s)
An abundance of fertile farmland
Delicious Maine Lobster
Plentiful reserves of iron and copper ores
Beaver pelts and other luxury furs
4
Which of the following is a NEGATIVE aspect of the Columbian Exchange?
Native Americans' annual turkey festival
Tomatoes...for pizza
Invasive honeybee species
Spread of highly contagious disease
5
Italy is famous for its rich history and traditions;which of the following best describes this?
The popularity of its many fine beaches
Gucci handbags and Ferraris
The Roman Colosseum and the seat of Pope Francis
Its modern architecture and the secular Vatican City
6
Which of the following push factors caused the Irish population to explode in the US?
Rising sea levels rendered the island uninhabitable
The British conquered Ireland, causing many to flee
The potato crop failed, leading to famine
Many died from excessive exposure to the color green
7
Which of the following is NOT monotheistic?
Sikhism
Christianity
Buddhism
Judaism
8
What increases the popularity of American fast food in Latin America?
Television
Stone monuments
Civil war movies
History textbooks
9
Which European country had the greatest impact on South America?
Spain
Aztec
Switzerland
United States
10
Which of these cities was famous for its population of European immigrants in the 1800s?
Phoenix, Arizona
New York City, New York
Blythe, Montana
Salt Lake City, Utah
11
Which of the following can be concluded from the image?
There are no large cities in the Western United States
The Eastern US is more densely populated than the West
The Western US is more densely populated than the East
The climate of the Eastern US is too dry for farming
12
What caused Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to boom in the early 20th century?
Its fabulous climate
Steel industry
Automobile industry
Aircraft construction
13
What did New York, Detroit, Pittsburgh, and Chicago have in common in the late 1800s?
All had European immigrants working in industrial factories
All were famous for having vast oil reserves
All made a fortune in automobile manufacturing
All have mild, sunny winters with little snow
14
What is the video an example of?
Perfectly-articulated English
Cultural divergence
Cultural convergence
Cultural Isolationism
15
What is India's distinct set of social classes called?
Caste System
Apartheid
Racism
Untouchables

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