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The History and Culture of the United States
The History and Culture of the United States
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Review of the United States and it's history and culture.
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1
In the late 1800's and early 1900's, there was a shift in migration . People moved from
cosmopolitan areas to the suburbs
urban to rural areas
rural to urban areas
the suburbs to cosmopolitan areas
2
Dallas/Ft. Worth is a city with plenty of art, music, activities, and culture. What is this?
a suburb
a rural area
the country side
a metropolitan area
3
Which of these landmarks was built during the Great Depression under one of FDR's programs?
The San Andreas Fault
The Continental Divide
The Hoover Dam
The Grand Canyon
4
During westward expansion, the belief that the U.S. should stretch from coast to coast was
Trail of Tears
The Great Migration
The Great Depression
Manifest Destiny
5
In Redwater, the U.S, and much of the world, what is the largest and most practiced religion?
Christianity
Judaism
Buddhism
Islam
6
America, including Texarkana and our surrounding area is diverse in culture. This means what?
We are a homogeneous mixture
We are all one ethnic group
We all have the exact same customs
We are a multicultural "melting pot"
7
How did the spread of white settlements impact Native Americans?
They lived peacefully among white settlers.
They moved to areas east of the Mississippi River.
They were educated in settlement schools.
They lost land and were forced to live on reservations.
8
Citizenship is very important in the U.S. All of the following are ways to be a citizen EXCEPT
Having at least one parent that is a citizen
Immigrating to the U.S.
Becoming a naturalized citizen through training and oaths.
Being born in the U.S.
9
All of the following are things that immigrants bring with them from their culture EXCEPT?
Language and Religion
Economy and Government
Food and Clothing
Holidays, Celebrations, and Customs
10
All of the following things influenced the growth of urban areas in the U.S. EXCEPT
Immigration
September 11
Better Opportunities and Employment Options
The Great Migration
11
The terrorist attacks on September 11 affected our country all of the following ways EXCEPT
The attacks led us to go to war in Afghanistan and Iraq
The attacks did little to change our lives
The Office of Homeland Security was created after 9/11.
The attacks led the country to become united
12
The difference between a civic duty and a civic responsibility is that a duty is
required
voluntary
helpful
asked
13
Life in an urban area is likely to have all of the following EXCEPT
Theaters and Concert Halls
Art Galleries and Museums
Farms and Ranches
Banks and Malls
14
What controversial topic is Trump talking about that affects our Southern border?
Equal Rights
Economy
Social Security
Immigration
15
Voting in the United States is both a
privilege and a law
law and a responsibility
right and a responsibility
right and a law
16
The Redwater Fire Dept. and the BASE Program are examples of which citizen responsibilities?
Attending School
Serving in the Military
Voting
Serving your community
17
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and others led a movement partly responsible for this video. Name it.
Women's Suffrage Movement
The Great Migration
The War on Terrorism
Civil Rights Movement
18
What is the second largest and fastest growing ethnic group in the United States?
Asian American
Caucasian
Hispanic/Latino
African American
19
Oil is a valuable resource, but also a potential cause of environmental damage for the U.S.
False
True
20
The dropping of the atomic bombs in World War II still affects us today because?
Nuclear weapons cause major health problems even years later
All of the above
Now other countries have developed this same technology
We are now in the nuclear era with many dangerous weapons
21
Which event led to Barack Obama making history as the first African American President?
Women's Suffrage Movement
The Civil Rights Movement
Westward Expansion and Manifest Destiny
The Great Migration
