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Test C 25
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What physical features most influenced the location of early U.S. cities? | Rivers |
| What does the term "relative scarcity" refer to? | the unequal distribution of resources |
| Which former first lady of the U.S. started the Texas Book Festival held in Austin? | Laura Bush |
| Which is one of the social values President FDR wanted the American people to focus on to help get the nation out of the Great Depression? | Hard work |
| General Dwight D. Eisenhower's "Order of the Day" was delivered to every airman, soldier, and sailor participating in Operation ____ during World War II. | Overlord |
| Which factor of production category can be described as the amount of money a person has available to invest? | Capital (money and resources like equipment and office space) |
| Germany was allied with Italy and Japan during World War II, and this group was known as the ___ Powers | Axis |
| What is most likely to happen if the price of a product is set too high? | Demand will go down |
| Which geographic feature is most important for the location of coastal tourism in the U.S.? | beaches |
| Which of the following is an example of how Americans have adapted positively to their environment? | installing air conditioning in their homes in hot climates |
| What happens when the supply of a product increases but demand stays the same? | prices usually go down |
| Why are many large U.S. cities located near coastlines? | coastlines provide access to trade and transportation |
| President Franklin D. Roosevelt felt that if the government was honest, motivated, and _____, the nation would overcome its struggles during the Great Depression | had the people's support |
| How do mountainous regions typically impact the location of economic activities? | they create natural barriers that limit trade and transportation |
| Which Texas figure was known for developing the integrated circuit that led to the computer chip? | Jack Kilby |
| What did Franklin D. Roosevelt say about "freedom from fear" in his "Four Freedoms" speech? | all people should live without fear of war and violence |
| Winston Churchill gave his famous"...we shall fight on the beaches..." speech to the House of Commons right after____ | Operation Dynamo |
| How is land most likely to be affected by a severe draught? | the availability of agricultural land decreases, reducing crop yields |
| Rural areas whose geography is primarily open land would likely attract _____ | farmers |
| What would happen to the price of bananas in the US if a hurricane hit Central America and destroyed the banana crops? | It would create a scarcity situation and prices would increase |
| Kex Paxton is the current _____ of Texas | attorney general |
| What did FDR mean by "freedom from want" in his "Four Freedoms" speech? | Everyone should be allowed to buy what they want |
| The massive slums that surround the large cities in Brazil are called ____, and their economic situation is very depressed | favelas |
| Religious choice, chance to own land, and to get out of debtor's prison are reason individuals did what? | immigrated to the New World |
| What geographic feature acts as a natural barrier between countries and can have a major influence on political relationships? | Mountains |
| Created in 1913, the ____ was supposed to ensure economic stability by controlling the country's money supply, but its policies in the 1920s did not stop the Great Depression and may have helped to cause it | Federal Reserve System |
| A country that has control of a mountain pass between two nations might ____ | have power over trade and commerce |
| Why did people in the Southwest U.S. start using adobe (mud bricks) to build homes? | Adobe homes are cooler in hot, dry climates |
| What was the purpose of President Franklin D. Roosevelt's New Deal? | to provide economic relief, recovery, and reform |
| How does access to major waterways benefit economic activities such as trade and industry? | It facilitates lower-cost transportation of bulk goods |
| How does climate affect a country's economy? | a mild climate can help grow crops and support jobs in farming |
| During the Great Depression, what made the crash of financial institutions worse for the people in the Midwest? | a drought began |
| What branch of the military did Winston Churchill think was undervalued? | the Air Force |
| Spain, France, and Mexico all flew flags over what U.S. state at different times in that state's history? | Texas |
| A drought reduces the number of apples grown on farms. What is the most likely effect on apple prices? | prices will go up |
| In which type of economy is an entrepreneur most likely to succeed? | capitalist |
| Who was the commander of the Allied Forces during Operation Overlord? | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Which flag flew over Texas from 1821-1836? | France |
| During World War II, Italy was led by ____ | Benito Mussolini |
| Why do countries with relative scarcity often rely on trade? | to gain access to resources that are abundant in other countries |
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