The rural-to-urban migration that took place in the U.S. & Canada during the 20th century was partly a result of

the development of modern farm machinery

Which trend is a result of recent immigration to the United States & Canada?

the growth of non-Christian religious groups

During the process of assimilation, immigrants

adopt customs of the common culture

Which statement best describes the impact of the arrival of European settlers in the U.S. and Canada?

They established long-lasting cultural traditions in both countries.

Which statement best explains why English is the primary language spoken in the U.S. & in most of Canada?

Both the U.S. & Canada were once British colonies.

Which statement explains why rural areas tend to have low population density?

People living in rural areas use much of the land for farming.

Which statement best describes popular sports in the United States and canada.

Sports that began in the U.S. and Canada are now popular in other countries

Why were Henry & Barney Old Coyote allowed to communicate during their missions?

They spoke in the Crow language and the enemy could not understand them.

Which statement best describes popular music in the U.S. & Canada?

It reflects the diversity of cultures found in both countries

Mae Jamison and Drew Gilpin are prominent examples of

How roles of U.S. & Canadian women have changed since the 1950s

The purpose of the Upper Canada Abolition Act of 1793 was to

outlaw slavery in one Canadian province

Which characteristic is common in the writings of Sandra Cisneros, Bette Bao Lord, and Michael Ondaatje?

They describe life in the U.S. & Canada from different cultural perspective

The term discrimination refers to

treating individuals unfairly based on group identity

As a result of their increased access to graduate-level education opportunities, U.S. & Canadian women today

have better access to jobs and leadership positions in different fields

Which statement best describes the role of women in today's U.S. & Canadian workplace?

They are achieving success in all fields of work.

Which factor has most contributed to keeping the U.S. & Canada united in spite of the size of their territories?

advanced communications networks

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1
In what year was slavery abolished in the United States?
1800
1793
1900
1865
2
___________ is the most multicultural sport of all.
Hockey
Baseball
Basketball
Soccer
3
The rural-to-urban migration that took place in the U.S. & Canada during the 20th century was partly a result of
the use of agricultural fertilizers that spoiled the soil
the arrival of immigrants from other nations
the development of modern farm machinery
the emergence of more small family farms
4
Which trend is a result of recent immigration to the United States & Canada?
the decline of traditional ethnic enclaves
a decrease in the urban population
the growth of non-Christian religious groups
an increase in the number of Protestants
5
During the process of assimilation, immigrants
adopt customs of the common culture
continue to practice their traditional customs
complete paperwork required to become new citizens
consider moving back to their home countries
6
Which statement best describes the impact of the arrival of European settlers in the U.S. and Canada?
They created the mostly urban societies that still exist in both countries.
They established long-lasting cultural traditions in both countries.
They influenced both countries' re ideas about democratic government
They were responsible for both countries' preservation of indigenous custom
7
Which statement best explains why English is the primary language spoken in the U.S. & in most of Canada?
Both countries have adopted English as their offical language.
English is spoken in many Christian religious rituals and festivals.
English was spoken by the first European settlers in Canada.
Both the U.S. & Canada were once British colonies.
8
Which statement explains why rural areas tend to have low population density?
Rural areas lack the space needed to accommodate many people.
Rural areas are too cold for most people's comfort.
Homes in rural areas are too costly for most people to afford.
People living in rural areas use much of the land for farming.
9
Which term best describes San Fancisco's Chinatown neighborhood?
ethnic enclave
Financial district
metropolitan area
reservation
10
Why did many immigrants come to the U.S. & Canada in the early 1900s?
to escape from communist rule
to support European revolutions
to seek economic opportunities
to work on American farms
11
Which statement best describes popular sports in the United States and canada.
Sports that began in the U.S. and Canada are now popular in other countries
U.S. & Canadian sports do not reflect the two countries' cultural divesity.
Foreign-born pro athletes are not allowed to compete in the U.S. or Canada.
Most sports that are popular in the U.S. & Canada were invented elsewhere.
12
Which American tradition is an example of cultural diffusion?
eating pizza
driving on the right side of the street
observing Memorial Day
speaking English
13
Why were Henry & Barney Old Coyote allowed to communicate during their missions?
They were the highest ranking pilots.
They spoke in a made-up language that no other people spoke.
They were the only ones who knew the location of the enemy.
They spoke in the Crow language and the enemy could not understand them.
14
Which statement best describes popular music in the U.S. & Canada?
It is dominated by the influences of indigenous societies.
It does not reflect historical immigration trends.
It can be traced to the traditions of the original settlers
It reflects the diversity of cultures found in both countries
15
Mae Jamison and Drew Gilpin are prominent examples of
women who became successful without having gone to college
individuals who became famous doing what was traditionally "women's work"
how the U.S. & Canada have benefited from immigration
How roles of U.S. & Canadian women have changed since the 1950s
16
The purpose of the Upper Canada Abolition Act of 1793 was to
protect the rights of Canadian slave owners
prevent enslaved persons in Canada from getting married
allow enslaved persons in Canada to observe religious practices
outlaw slavery in one Canadian province
17
The names North Dakota, Saskatchewan, & Manitoba, provide evidence of the United States' & Canada's
history of immigration
indigenous heritage
lack of cultural diversity
religious tradition
18
Which characteristic is common in the writings of Sandra Cisneros, Bette Bao Lord, and Michael Ondaatje?
They each narrate the histories of their respective countries of origin.
They explain why Latin American immigrants come to the U.S. & Canada.
They describe life in the U.S. & Canada from different cultural perspective
They provide readers with insights into the experience of African Americans
19
The term discrimination refers to
establishing guidelines for entering the country
treating individuals unfairly based on group identity
prosecuting citizens who break the law
refusing to hire candidates who are not qualified
20
Native American & Canadians were very diverse, they had more than ______ different language families.
20
75
50
30
21
As a result of their increased access to graduate-level education opportunities, U.S. & Canadian women today
have achieved equal work for equal pay in the labor force
are serving as leaders of more than half of the largest companies
have better access to jobs and leadership positions in different fields
are earning higher average salaries than their male coworkers
22
Which statement best describes the role of women in today's U.S. & Canadian workplace?
They have achieved ful workplace equality with men.
They are entirely employed in traditional women's professions.
They are achieving success in all fields of work.
Their status has not changed since the 1950s.
23
Which factor has most contributed to keeping the U.S. & Canada united in spite of the size of their territories?
minimal immigration from overseas
advanced communications networks
limited transportation options
rural population growth
24
A population shift from the country to cities & towns is known as
cultural diffusion
rural-to-urban migration
immigration
assimilation
25
In the United States and Canada, which type of area tends to have the highest population density?
suburban
rural
urban
agricultural

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