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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. 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.
5.
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.
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6. 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.
7.
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.
8.
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.
9. Certain regions of the United States are better suited for certain economic activities. For example, the climate,
physical features, and natural resources of the Pacific Northwest are suited for
A. raising sheep and cattle.
B. drilling and mining.
C. growing cotton and soybeans.
D. commercial fishing.
10. 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.
11. 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
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12.
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.
13.
What book turned many Northerners against slavery?
A. Hand in Hand
B. Night Journeys
C. Uncle Tom's Cabin
D. The Story of Sacagawea
14. 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
15.
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.
16.
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
17.
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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18. Where did MOST European immigrants who came to the United States in the late 1800s work?
A. ships on the coast
B. plantations in the South
C. farms in the Great Plains
D. factories in the North
19. One of the most important new technologies is the personal use of computers. How have computers changed
America?
A. They have made it more difficult for people to communicate.
B. They have made it easier for people to get information.
C. They have forced the government to limit the sale of computers.
D. They have forced the telephone companies out of business.
20. In 1989, Eastern European countries declared their independence from the Soviet Union. The Cold War was
ending. What happened to the Soviet Union?
A. It returned to a monarchy.
B. It became a communist country.
C. It stopped trading with other nations.
D. It divided into independent republics.
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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. C) fleeing the South and heading to the North and freedom.
5. A) Interest is paid on money in a savings account.
6. A) They kept many African Americans from voting.
7. B) The Bill of Rights clearly defines the rights of the citizens.
8. D) The Wright brothers flew their first plane.
9. D) commercial fishing.
10. B) A country that supplied U.S. oil had been invaded.
11. C) to have senators elected directly by the people
12. C) Much of the land and many factories were destroyed.
13. C) Uncle Tom's Cabin
14. C) black men
15. C) People have the right to a speedy trial.
16. B) Montgomery, Alabama
17. D) Lincoln wrote the Emancipation Proclamation.
18. D) factories in the North
19. B) They have made it easier for people to get information.
20. D) It divided into independent republics.
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