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Gov's cup for SS

Governor's cup for social studies #20

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In 1869 the East met the West at this point in Utah where Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads met. At what site was the transcontinental railroad completed when Gov. Stanford and Dr. Durant struck the blows that set the Golden Spike? Promontory
These activists are usually paid by an interest group to promote their positions to legislators. What people also work to change public opinion by influencing opinion leaders? Lobbyist
By law there are certain responsibilities of citizenship in the United States. What is a responsibility of all US citizens? Respect the rights and beliefs of others
This English explorer named Virginia in honor of Queen Elizabeth1. Who, according to legend, laid his cloak across a water puddle protect the Queen as she walked across it? Sir Walter Raleigh
According to the state government, it is “a place where spirits are free to soar and big dreams can be fulfilled.” What state chose “Unbridled Spirit” as a slogan by a popular vote 2004? Kentucky
US citizens have certain rights and responsibilities. This is not a right of US citizenship? Travel abroad without a US passport
During reconstruction after the Civil War, many Northerners went south to take advantage of the opportunities that arose from the war. What derogatory term was used to describe these outsiders that the Southerners didn’t like? Carpetbaggers
The prime meridian at 0° longitude is opposite this line halfway around the earth, although it doesn’t follow 180° longitude exactly. You either gain or lose a day when you cross that line? International dateline
One particular class of Americans is often defined as families in which the main income earner has a blue-collar job. 2010, Pres. Obama proposed a tax cut targeted at which US social division? Middle-class
The United States has been compared to this because of its racial and ethnic diversity. What idea symbolizes the mixing of these many cultures into one great nation? Melting pot
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