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Gov's cup for SS

Governor's cup for social studies #11

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In building the transcontinental railroad in the 1860’s, the Union Pacific Railroad had to lay tracks west through the Rocky Mountains. What was the most difficult barrier that the Central Pacific Railroad faced as it laid tracks east from Sacramento, California Grand Canyon
President James Madison wanted to keep the United States neutral in the conflict between France and Great Britain, but both European countries began taking American ships by force. Congress, led by War Hawks like Senator Henry Clay, declared war on Great Britain. In what war did the War Hawks expect to drive the British out of Canada? War of 1812
After the Texans won their independence from Mexico in 1836, what military leader was elected the first president of the Republic of Texas? Sam Houston
The way of life of which group was most negatively affected by the westward expansion of the United States in the late 1800s? Native Americans
The president of United States is granted the power to veto any law passed by Congress that he thinks is unjust. How does the United States Constitution permit Congress to still enact the law? Have two thirds of the members of both houses of Congress agree to override the president’s veto.
To become a naturalized citizen of the United States, an immigrant may not have to take a polygraph test
Sarah had a temporary job cutting grass for the city of Detroit in 2003. What choice is a valid reason for her not to pay federal income tax? If she made only $350 in wages.
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