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Americas Unit Test
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Canada was colonized by the ______? | French and British |
| Why did the United States rebel against the British? | The British government made the US colonists pay taxes |
| The US was colonized by the _________? | French, British, and Spanish |
| Which country has the most influence on the US? | The British |
| A switch from agriculture to producing goods with machines in factories was called | Industrialization |
| The Rocky Mountains are located in what 2 countries ? | US and Canada |
| Which of the following is a reason why the Gulf of Mexico is Important? | Oil fields are located there |
| What canal has a series of 6 locks that raise ships up and lower them back on the other side? | The Panama Canal |
| A migration of people from rural to urban areas is called | Urbanization |
| What document sets up the U.S. government and can be amended to keep up with the times? | The US Constitution |
| All of the following are branches of the U.S. government EXCEPT: Executive, Legislative, Federalist | Federalist |
| What indigenous group from the Americas built Machu Picchu In Peru? | Incas |
| What is the name of the belief that the country should expand west to the Pacific Ocean? | Manifest Destiny |
| What country of the Americas was colonized by Portugal? | Brazil |
| What river is the largest river in the world? | The Amazon |
| Aquifers in the Yucatan Peninsula are at risk due to? | Pollution |
| Rain forests help decrease pollution by producing what? | Oxygen |
| Agreement between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico to promote free trade between the 3 countries. | NAFTA |
| Economies are made up of three sectors which include all of the following EXCEPT: agriculture, education, services | Education |
| The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution are called | The Bill of rights |
| The Andes Mountains and the Amazon River are both located? | South America |
| All of the following are nonrenewable resources EXCEPT: Oil, Water, Coal | Water |
| Which of the following is an impact of the Panama Canal? Shorter trips for the ships using it and/or more money for Panama | Both of these are correct |
| How many colonies won their independence from the British during the Revolutionary War? | 13 colonies |
| What group best known for astronomy lived in southern Mexico and parts of Central America? | Mayans |
| What is the largest River in the U.S.? | Mississippi River |
| What natural disasters occur most often along the Pacific coast and in the Caribbean? | Volcanoes and Earthquakes |
| What is the most popular religion in the Americas? | Christianity |
| In 2010 an earthquake killed 200,000 people and left nearly a million homeless in what country? | Haiti |
| Which of the following will happen when deforestation occurs? | Loss of habitats for animals and an increase in pollution |
| What sector makes up the makes up the largest part of the U.S. economy? | Services |
| What type of government does Canada have? | Parliamentary Democracy |
| The movement of someone to another country permanently is called ? | Immigration |
| . What group that lived in central Mexico were defeated by Hernan Cortes? | Aztecs |
| A way to visit natural areas while conserving the resources and providing jobs and income. | Ecotourism |
| The U.S. , Mexico, and Canada all have __________ government? | Limited |
| What is the most popular sport in Mexico? | Soccer |
| What country controlled the land from Texas down to the bottom of South America except Brazil? | Spain |
| What body of water collectively forms the largest body of fresh water in the world? | The Great lakes |
| What is the largest rain forest in the world that covers Central America? | the amazon rainforest |
| Urban Sprawl has caused | Water pollution, air pollution, loss of animal habitats |
| Selling of large quantities of goods to businesses, who then sell them to customers is called | Wholesale |
| What system in the US makes sure no branch of government gets too much power? | Checks and Balances |
| Why was the Panama Canal built? | quicker route, make money for Panama, reduces prices |
| Dia de los Muertos is a celebration in Latin American countries that honors their | Ancestors |
| How do people usually interact with earthquakes and volcanoes? | People often leave the area or deal with death & destruction |
| Which is an example of a secondary source? | A biography written about President Lincoln |
| Why is the Colombian Exchange important to the Americas? | Exchanges of plants, animals, diseases and technology transformed the Americas way of life. |
| The sport most popular in the United States? | Football |
| Which is NOT an example of human modifying the environment? | volcanoes, earthquakes, tsunamis |
| The Bill of Rights include | right to speech, religion, vote, and assemble |
| What is the most popular sport in Canada? | Hockey |
| A worker that wanted to work in a factory would benefit from a higher economy in the _______ sector? | Industry |
| Chile is located in? | South America |
| Mexico is located in? | North America |
| Cuba is located in? | Central America |
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