Objective 3

Which geographic region of the United States is known for its dense forests, major cities like New York and Boston, and is the historical heart of the American Revolution?

• Northeast

• West

• Southeast

• Midwest

Answer explanation

The Northeast region is characterized by its dense forests and major cities like New York and Boston. It played a crucial role in the American Revolution, making it the correct answer.

MATCHING - Match the US State with its Geographic Region.

Groups:

(a) Northeast

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(b) Southeast

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(c) West

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(d) Southwest

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Which of the following letters best represents the Atlantic Ocean?

Which of the following are major cities in the United States? Select THREE correct answers.

• Houston

• New York City

• Los Angeles

• Vancouver

• Quebec

Answer explanation

Houston, New York City, and Los Angeles are all major cities in the United States, known for their large populations and significant cultural, economic, and political influence. Vancouver and Quebec are in Canada.

Match the economic systems to its characteristics or meaning.

• Public and private sectors

• Free Market

• Centrally owned by the government

• Traditional economy

• Private sector, profit, and minimal gov.

• Mixed economy

• Customs, family, and historical basis

• Command economy

Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assasinated? (a)  

• Andrew Jackson

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• James K. Polk

Match the following

• Valley Forge

• Britain recognizes the independence of The United States of America

• Yorktown

• Washington's troops survived brutal winter

• Lexington and Concord

• convinced the French to join the Americans

• Treaty of Paris

• first shots of the war

• Battle of Saratoga

• British army surrendered to Washington

Select the location on the map that was annexed in 1845 which started a major war between the United States and Mexico over disputed territory.

Which did the Federalists believe in and which did the Anti Federalists believe?

• Supported the Constitution

• Anti Federalists

• Wanted small local governments

• Federalists

• Were against approving the Constitution

• Anti Federalists

• Wanted to have a strong national republic

• Federalists

is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

• Federalism

• Communism

• Socialism