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1
Which of the following describes the location of North America?
Polar Region
Western Hemisphere
Eastern Hemisphere
tropical Region
2
Which colonies produced cash crops such as tobacco and cotton
Southern
Middle
New England
3
Early settlers in the U.S. were able to make the MOST successful use by settling near...?
mountains in the WEST
sea coast in the EAST
deserts in the SOUTHWEST
low lands in the SOUTH
4
Which of the following is the term for the beliefs and customs of a group of people?
culture
moral code
diversity
borrowing
5
Which two physical features do the the U.S. and Canada share?
St Lawrence Seaway & Rocky Mts.
Rocky Mountains and the Great Lakes
Appalachian Mts. & Mississippi River
6
A society where two or more cultures exist within close proximity is called
education
government
multiculturalism
religion
7
All of the following are cultural traits that bind the U.S., Mexico & Canada EXCEPT
religion
language
economy
government
8
Which three terms help define details to the idea of culture?
population, landforms , climate
celebration, rules, music
labor, capital, land
9
Which factor of production in MOST lacking in Mexico
entrepreneurship
labor
land
capital
10
The Mayflower Compact was establish
started the tradition of self-government
it outlined the plan for independence from British rule
11
What has been the long term significance of French settlers in Canada?
They created a universal culture for all of Canada
they created a strong culture region in Canda
12
Reasons for European exploration was gold and
To spread democratic ideas
to claim new land to grow their empire
to improve efficiency in manufacturing
13
What has been the result of the short supply in factors of production in Mexico?
Mexico has high tariffs
Many laborers have sought employment in the U.S.
Mexico has become less dependent on fossil fuels
14
All of the following are reasons for limiting the power of government
EXCEPT
allowing economic freedom
allowing religious freedom
assuring control of the press
15
The U.S. has become a _________ because of the many ethnic groups who have immigrated there.
capital
Bowl of Soup
Melting Pot
colony
16
To which civilization can America trace its democratic roots?
Egypt
Greece
Spain
France
17
The breadbasket of the colonies was located in
New England
Southern
Middle
18
A famine in Ireland is an example of what kind of factor?
Push
Pull
19
Boston and New York were both founded as
farming comunities
industrial centers
port cities
20
Which of the following is
likely
to be found in an unlimited government?
multiparty elections
free speech
Rule by one
21
In the U.S., government under the Constitution includes all of the following EXCEPT
checks and balances
limited power
unlimited power
civil human rights
22
Which is best described by thick woods and rich in fish?
Middle colonies
New England colonies
Southern colonies
23
A person who moves from the country they were born to another country is:
president
entrepreneur
salesman
immigrant