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The Chisholm Trail was important to cowboys. How did this trail impact the cowboys' lives?
A. It was the trail used by the Indians as they were being forced to move farther west.
B. It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another.
C. It was another name for the Underground Railroad, which helped runaway slaves escape from their masters.
D. It was a trail connecting the east coast to the west coast, so cattle could move from one side of the country to the
other.
2.
The United States got involved in the Persian Gulf War in the 1990s. What was the cause of our involvement?
A. The British no longer wanted to trade in the Persian Gulf, and we supported them.
B. The Russian government collapsed due to communism, so we came to their aid.
C. Iraq invaded Kuwait, creating a conflict with the United States over oil use.
D. The countries in the Middle East wanted to remain separate from the rest of the world, cutting off all oil supplies.
3.
In order for an amendment to become part of the Constitution, several steps need to be followed. At what point does
an amendment become part of the Constitution?
A. once the voters cast their votes
B. once it is ratified by 3/4 of the states
C. once the president presents the amendment.
D. once the amendment is presented to Congress and the Senate
4. Your parents want to support a person who is running for mayor. There are a number of ways that they can support
a candidate. All of the following are appropriate actions EXCEPT
A. passing out materials supporting the candidate.
B. replacing the opponent's signs with their candidate's signs.
C. voting for their candidate in the election.
D. giving money to their candidate's campaign.
5. The Civil War was caused by a number of issues, but the issue of slavery led to the strongest disagreements. The
book Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe added to the disagreements between the North and the South. The
book was about slaves
A. joining with their masters in the construction business.
B. being brought to the South from western Africa.
C. fleeing the South and heading to the North and freedom.
D. moving to the West and starting a new country.
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6.
Banks provide services in many areas that deal with an individual's money. What impact does a savings account have
on an individual's money?
A. Interest is paid on money in a savings account.
B. Savings accounts stopped being offered after WWII.
C. The government takes interest away each time a savings account is opened.
D. Loans are given out to only those individuals who have a savings or checking account.
7. In 1964, the 24th Amendment to the United States Constitution was added, outlawing poll taxes. How did poll
taxes discriminate against African Americans?
A. They kept many African Americans from voting.
B. They prevented African Americans from attending certain schools.
C. They kept many African Americans from finding employment.
D. They segregated African Americans on buses and in restaurants.
8.
The Bill of Rights was written for several reasons. Which reason belongs in the list below?
A. The Bill of Rights forces citizens to testify in court.
B. The Bill of Rights clearly defines the rights of the citizens.
C. The Bill of Rights identifies which religion citizens should choose.
D. The Bill of Rights allows anyone, regardless of age, the right to carry a gun.
9.
What took place in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina?
A. The telephone was invented by Thomas Edison.
B. Robert Fulton invented the steam engine.
C. The cotton gin was invented by Eli Whitney
D. The Wright brothers flew their first plane.
10. One of the causes of the Civil War was the question of states' rights. The people from the South who supported
states' rights would MOST LIKELY support
A. recession, the slowing of the economy.
B. the prohibition of alcohol.
C. secession, or leaving the Union.
D. the abolition of slavery.
11. For years, the main source of energy in United States was coal. By the 1920s, many Americans were beginning to
use oil, natural gas, and electricity. Why was electricity so popular?
A. Coal was no longer being mined.
B. It could be generated at home.
C. Oil and natural gas were too expensive.
D. It was now available and affordable.
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12. Why did the United States send troops into the Persian Gulf War in 1991?
A. A close neighbor of the United States had been attacked.
B. A country that supplied U.S. oil had been invaded.
C. The people in the American embassy were being held hostage by terrorists.
D. The war between the Israelis and the Palestinians seemed to be spreading.
13. Amendments have been added to the United States Constitution. Why was the 17th Amendment passed in 1913 as
part of the reforms of the Progressive Era?
A. to allow settlers to claim land in the West
B. to give African Americans the right to vote
C. to have senators elected directly by the people
D. to allow presidents to be elected to a third term in office
14. Every day your town throws away lots of plastic bottles. What can you do to show better citizenship?
A. take the trash to an incinerator
B. support a recycling center
C. take the trash to the next town
D. use a larger trash receptacle
15.
Many industries needed to be rebuilt in the South after the Civil War. What caused this need for rebuilding?
A. Slaves were now free and no longer wanted jobs.
B. The northern cities were failing, due to poverty.
C. Much of the land and many factories were destroyed.
D. New factories and railroads were built near the Great Lakes.
16.
What book turned many Northerners against slavery?
A. Hand in Hand
B. Night Journeys
C. Uncle Tom's Cabin
D. The Story of Sacagawea
17. There have been a number of amendments added to the Constitution of the United States that deal with voting.
The 15th Amendment was passed in 1870 after the Civil War. Which group gained the right to vote?
A. property owners
B. women
C. black men
D. immigrants
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18.
The Bill of Rights includes the first ten amendments of the Constitution. Which of these rights is included in this
document?
A. People will be tried without an attorney.
B. People will not be allowed to bear arms.
C. People have the right to a speedy trial.
D. People must choose the religion set forth by the government.
19.
Where did Rosa Parks challenge segregation by refusing to give up her seat on the bus?
A. Chicago, Illinois
B. Montgomery, Alabama
C. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
D. Los Angeles, California
20.
Abraham Lincoln played a major role in ending slavery. How did he impact this issue?
A. Lincoln developed the Underground Railroad.
B. Lincoln fought in the Battle of Lexington.
C. Lincoln voted for Texas to be a separate country.
D. Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation.
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Answer Key
1. B) It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another.
2. C) Iraq invaded Kuwait, creating a conflict with the United States over oil use.
3. B) once it is ratified by 3/4 of the states
4. B) replacing the opponent's signs with their candidate's signs.
5. C) fleeing the South and heading to the North and freedom.
6. A) Interest is paid on money in a savings account.
7. A) They kept many African Americans from voting.
8. B) The Bill of Rights clearly defines the rights of the citizens.
9. D) The Wright brothers flew their first plane.
10. C) secession, or leaving the Union.
11. D) It was now available and affordable.
12. B) A country that supplied U.S. oil had been invaded.
13. C) to have senators elected directly by the people
14. B) support a recycling center
15. C) Much of the land and many factories were destroyed.
16. C) Uncle Tom's Cabin
17. C) black men
18. C) People have the right to a speedy trial.
19. B) Montgomery, Alabama
20. D) Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation.
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