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Americas Quiz 2

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Canada was colonized by the ______? The French and British
Why did the United States rebel against the British? The British government made the US colonists pay taxes
The United States was colonized by the _________? French, British, and Spanish
Which group has the most influence on the US? (The French, British, or Spanish) The British
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, Judicial, Federalist Federalist
What indigenous group from the Americas built Machu Picchu In Peru? Incas
What country of the Americas was colonized by Portugal? Brazil
Aquifers in the Yucatan Peninsula are at risk due to? Pollution
Rain forests help decrease pollution by producing what? Oxygen
The first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution are called The Bill of rights
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 natural disasters occur most often along the Pacific coast and in the Caribbean? Volcanoes and Earthquakes
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
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
What country controlled the land from Texas down to the bottom of South America except Brazil? Spain
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
Why is the Colombian Exchange important to the Americas? Exchanges of plants, animals, diseases and technology transformed the Americas way of life.
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
Which of the following terms means the movement of people from one place to another? Migration
Cesar moved from location to location in California to work on farms based on when their crops were ready to harvest. This is an example of Seasonal Migration
How can migration affect culture? People moving from one country to another leads to cultural diffusion.
Which of the following is an example of a push factor? lack of political or religious freedom
Which of the following is an example of a pull factor? free/inexpensive college education
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