How Geography Shaped the United States

How Geography Shaped the United States

Assessment

Interactive Video

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Mariah Martinez

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5 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

1. What is one reason the United States is considered a powerful country?

Its large geographic area

Its lack of military force

Its isolation from the world

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

2. Which war highlighted the challenges Britain faced in maintaining communication and supply lines due to U.S. geography?

The Revolutionary War

The War of 1812

The Spanish-American War

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What geographical feature is mentioned as a deterrent to invasion for the United States?

Vast oceans

Deserts

Plains

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What major territory did Thomas Jefferson purchase to secure trade access on the Mississippi River?

Florida

The Louisiana Territory

California

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following countries did the U.S. acquire Alaska from?

Mexico

Russia

Spain