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.

• Centrally owned by the government

• Mixed economy

• Public and private sectors

• Traditional economy

• Customs, family, and historical basis

• Command economy

• Private sector, profit, and minimal gov.

• Free Market

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

• Andrew Jackson

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• James K. Polk

Match the following

• Lexington and Concord

• Washington's troops survived brutal winter

• Treaty of Paris

• Britain recognizes the independence of The United States of America

• Valley Forge

• convinced the French to join the Americans

• Battle of Saratoga

• British army surrendered to Washington

• Yorktown

• first shots of the war

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?

• Wanted small local governments

• Anti Federalists

• Were against approving the Constitution

• Anti Federalists

• Supported the Constitution

• 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