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History, Social Studies, Geography
9th -
12thgrade
United States Human Geography 2
20 questions
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- 1. Multiple Choice
These types of exaggerated news stories helped push the U.S. into war with Spain.
Red Journalism
Orange Journalism
Yellow Journalism
Green Journalism
- 2. Multiple Choice
What was the 1st European Settlement in the United States?
Jamestown-British
New Orleans-French
St. Augustine- Spaniards
- 3. Multiple Choice
In the United States, regional differences in economic development are primarily due to
settlement patterns of immigrant groups
pressure from various religious groups
state and federal election laws
geographic factors in various parts of the nation
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why has migration has always been a part of U.S. history?
The United States welcomed Immigrants because immigrants pay to be here
The Regions natural wealth, abundance of natural resources, and opportunity for a better life
The Gold rush of 1849
- 5. Multiple Choice
The United States is separated into how many economic regions?
7
6
5
4
- 6. Multiple Choice
What territories did the US gain as a result of its victory over Spain in the Spanish-American War?
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Panama
Philippines, Puerto Rico, Guam, Cuba
Puerto Rico, Panama, Haiti
- 7. Multiple Choice
The United States is separated into how many geographic regions?
7
6
5
4
- 8. Multiple Choice
What are the 2 most spoken languages in the U.S.?
English & Japanese
English & French
English & Spanish
- 9. Multiple Choice
Something that drives people from an area
Examples: war, violence, or persecution
pull factor
push factor
export
population
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following is not a geographic region in the United States
Northeast
Southeast
Northwest
Southwest
Noncontiguous
- 11. Multiple Choice
These events lead the U.S. into war with Spain in 1898.
America annexing Hawaii
Spain annexing Puerto Rico
Cuban people being placed into concentration camps
The U.S.S. Maine sinking
- 12. Multiple Choice
How often does the United States conduct their census?
Every 10 months
Every 5 years
Every 10 years
Every Even Year
None of the Above
- 13. Multiple Choice
The early migrants to the United States came from where and settled where
Europe and Northeast
Europe and Northwest
Europe and Southwest
Europe and Southeast
- 14. Multiple Choice
How did political geography and economic geography drive the expansion of the United States?
Caused war and destruction
Ended slavery in the 1700's
Lead to industrialization
Reduced the number of immigrants
- 15. Multiple Choice
The Platt Amendment
gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Puerto Rico's business at any time it wanted.
gave the U.S. the right to intervene in the Philippine Island's business any time it wanted.
gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Hawaii's business any time it wanted.
gave the U.S. the right to intervene in Cuba's business any time it wanted.
- 16. Multiple Choice
What is the capital of United States of America?
New York
Columbia
Philadelphia
Washington, DC
Atlanta
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhat state is that?CaliforniaUtahConnecticutHawaii
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat state is that?OklahomaNew JerseyWyomingTexas
- 19. Multiple ChoiceWhat state is that?New YorkOhioVirginiaWashington
- 20. Multiple Choice
Which of the following are NOT examples of Earth's physical features?
bridges, roads, buildings
mountains, deserts, and rivers
oceans, lakes, and streams
grasslands, plains and plateaus
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