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Georgia Milestones

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In the 1800s, Miguel Hidalgo helped to inspire the people of Mexico to rise up against which country to eventually gain independence? Spain
The European Union (EU) was established in the 1990s. Which of the following is a goal of the EU? to create a single European currency
What is one of the goals of the European Union (EU), which was established in the 1990s? It is a system to remove tariff barriers and open trade between countries.
Which best describes how a parliamentary democracy The head of the government is a member of the legislature.
Today, some citizens and elected leaders of Québec believe their province should take which action? become an independent country
Which of the following best explains why the United States is Canada's largest trading partner? location
The leader of the Parliament in countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom is called the prime minister
Which word has the same meaning as the economic term "tariff"? tax
Canadians live within 100 miles of the U.S. border. Which statement doesn't provide a reason? more jobs in the south, Canadian law encourages people to live in the south, the north of Canada is tundra, there is a milder climate in the south Canadian law encourages people to live in its southern region
A country's parliament votes to increase tariffs upon goods from another country. This is an example of a representative democracy restricting trade.
What is the purpose of free trade partnerships like the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between the United States, Canada, and Mexico? to increase trade by doing away with tariffs.
Today, some Canadian citizens are called "separatists" because they believe that one Canadian province should become an independent nation. In which Canadian province would a separatist most likely live? Québec
In which economic system are the production and distribution of goods owned by private individuals or corporations? market
Cuba has a type of government in which the ruler has absolute power and is not restricted by a constitution, laws, or the citizens. Name the type of government. Dictatorship
Which was not a reason for the establishment of European overseas colonies? Europeans were interested in learning from other cultures.
The African slave trade grew because European nations wanted the captured Africans to work on the plantations in their colonies.
Which statement about the United Kingdom's parliamentary system is correct? The prime minister is not directly chosen by voters.
When a country has a market economy, which of these statements correctly defines this system? Companies produce goods of their choice and consumers decide whether to buy the goods.
Spain colonized many countries in Latin America. How is Spain's influence still seen in these countries today? Most of the people in these countries are Roman Catholic.
Which of these factors best helps to explain why a strong navy and a large fleet of trading ships have been an important part of Great Britain's history? its geographic location
In the late 1700s the British government used the colony of Australia as a prison to which criminals could be sent.
Most democracies have a government with three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. In Canada, the executive branch is the Prime Minister
In most democratic countries, the government is divided into three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. In Canada, the legislative branch is the Parliament
In most democratic countries, the government is divided into three branches: the executive, the legislative, and the judicial. In Canada, the legislative branch is made up of the Senate and the House of Commons.
Why do items for sale have prices such as $2.99, $5.99, and $9.99 instead of $3.00, $6.00, and $10.00? Such prices make the items seem less expensive than they are.
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