Why did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia?

They thought that fur trapping in Alaska would help the United States.

Which is NOT an example of the traditional Tlingit way of life?

They sold totem poles and Chilkat blankets to tourists.

Which is true about the Rocky Mountains?

Many types of animals, such as goats and minks live there.

Which of these describes Los Angeles?

a city with a sunny, pleasant climate and beautiful beaches

How are modern Tlingit potlatches similar to traditional potlatches?

Potlatches include speeches, dancing, and feasting.

How are the climates of Hawaii and California similar?

It is warm and suny in most of both states.

What negative effect did boom towns have on California?

They attracted often violent characters and rarely had police departments.

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1
What is the capital of Oklahoma?
Austin
Phoenix
Oklahoma City
Sacramento
2
Which of these are Yellowstones most popular points of interest?
meadows
mountains
geysers
glaciers
3
Why did the United States purchase Alaska from Russia?
They thought gold might be discovered there.
Oil deposits were discovered there.
They thought that fur trapping in Alaska would help the United States.
There were important United States military bases there.
4
Which of these areas receives less than 2 inches of rainfall each year?
Olympic Peninsula, Washington
Yakima, Washington
Death Valley, California
Mount Waialeale, Hawaii
5
What is the capital of Idaho?
Boise
Salt Lake City
Honolulu
Salem
6
What state is this?
Colorado
Utah
New Mexico
Nevada
7
What state is this?
Colorado
California
New Mexico
Arizona
8
What state is this?
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
Washington
9
What is the capital of Alaska?
Helena
Denver
Santa Fe
Juneau
10
What is the capital of Washington?
Boise
Salem
Olympia
Salt Lake City
11
What state is this?
Hawaii
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
12
What has been one of the most prized Tlingit products for many years?
totem pole
Tlingit home
Chilkat blanket
potlatch mask
13
Which is NOT an example of the traditional Tlingit way of life?
They built homes out of large planks of wood.
They traded goods with other Native Americans.
They fished for salmon and hunted deer.
They sold totem poles and Chilkat blankets to tourists.
14
What state is this?
Wyoming
Idaho
Montana
Utah
15
What state is this?
New Mexico
California
Texas
Oklahoma
16
Which is true about the Rocky Mountains?
Many types of animals, such as goats and minks live there.
Very few trees and almost no flowers grow there.
Visitors cannot ski or hike.
They are the smallest system of mountains in the United States.
17
What is the capital of New Mexico?
Denver
Santa Fe
Helena
Carson City
18
Why did many people rush to the West in the late 1840s?
set up Catholic missions
claim land for Mexico
build fur-trading posts
seek their fortunes in gold
19
What state is this?
Alaska
California
Hawaii
Washington
20
Which product from the West is used to make furniture and paper?
shellfish
grains
livestock
timber
21
What is the capital of Colorado?
Denver
Phoenix
Carson City
Oklahoma City
22
Which of these describes Los Angeles?
a city in the Rockies where winter sports are very popular
a city whose main industry is mining
a city with a cool climate and many high-tech companies
a city with a sunny, pleasant climate and beautiful beaches
23
How are modern Tlingit potlatches similar to traditional potlatches?
Potlatches include speeches, dancing, and feasting.
Guests attend potlatches on the weekend so as not to miss work.
Potlatches can last up to 12 days.
Gifts often include cash and household goods.
24
Which is one reason why a Tlingit family would hold a potlatch?
place a new totem pole by their door
celebrate a winning football team
celebrate a daughter's wedding
teach neighbors about the family's history
25
How are the climates of Hawaii and California similar?
Both states are drier than the Great Basin region of the West.
It is warm and suny in most of both states.
Areas of both states have freezing temperatures and snow in the winter.
Temperatures rarely rise above the freezing level.
26
What is the capital of California?
Olympia
Cheyenne
Sacramento
Boise
27
For which product is Washington most famous?
sheep
apples
fish
apricots
28
What is the capital of Montana?
Carson City
Denver
Helena
Oklahoma City
29
What is the capital of Wyoming?
Olympia
Salem
Boise
Cheyenne
30
What is the capital of Oregon?
Salt Lake City
Honolulu
Juneau
Salem
31
What state is this?
Washington
California
Texas
Oregon
32
What is the capital of Utah?
Salt Lake City
Honolulu
Santa Fe
Juneau
33
What state is this?
Oklahoma
Colorado
New Mexico
Arizona
34
What state is this?
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Montana
35
Which state is this?
Wyoming
Utah
Arizona
Texas
36
Which of these products is NOT imported to the United States from Pacific Rim countries?
milk
meat
cars
electronics
37
What is the capital of Nevada?
Phoenix
Carson City
Austin
Oklahoma City
38
What negative effect did boom towns have on California?
Boom towns frew into large cities.
People went to California using different means of transportation.
New businesses were in great demand.
They attracted often violent characters and rarely had police departments.
39
What is the capital of Hawaii?
Helena
Juneau
Honolulu
Santa Fe
40
What is the capital of Texas?
Austin
Cheyenne
Sacramento
Olympia
41
What state is this?
Texas
Oklahoma
Colorado
Utah
42
What state is this?
California
Alaska
Hawaii
Washington
43
What state is this?
Montana
Wyoming
Idaho
Washington
44
What state is this?
Idaho
Nevada
Utah
California
45
What is the capital of Arizona?
Sacramento
Austin
Cheyenne
Phoenix

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