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UIL 25 Test D
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| In 1945, President ___ made the decision to drop atomic bombs on Japan. he decided that that this would end World War II more quickly and save American lives | Harry S. Truman |
| Which ethnic community holds an annual festival on Labor Day in West, Texas? | Czech |
| Who is the current comptroller of Texas? | Glenn Hegar |
| What usually happens when demand for a product decreases but supply stays the same? | Prices go down |
| Winston Churchill gave his famous "we shall fight on the beaches..." speech to the _____ right after Operation Dynamo | House of Commons |
| When a resource becomes relatively scarce, it ____ | increases in value |
| Consumers are not one of the factors of ___ | production |
| The __ was an ancient trade route that connected Europe and Asia and created economic ties | Silk Road |
| How does relative scarcity impact decision-making in economics? | It forces individuals, businesses, and governments to make choices about resource allocation |
| What world event was happening when Franklin D. Roosevelt gave his "Four Freedoms" speech? | World War II |
| What was one of the main causes of the Great Depression in the U.S.? | the stock market crash in 1929 |
| What human factor often influences the growth of cities? | presence of job opportunities |
| The crops that are grown in specific parts of the world contribute greatly to ___ | the type of food a region is known for |
| During the Great Depression, what did many people the makeshift communities of homeless people? | Hoovervilles |
| Countries that share a river might have political disputes because__ | they might disagree on how the water is used |
| What is most likely to happen when production is limited? | product prices increase |
| ___ was built near San Antonio, Texas, and it became known as the "West Point of the Air" | Randolph Air Force Base |
| Who did Dwight D. Eisenhower say had "inflicted upon the Germans great defeats, in open battle, man-to-man"? | the United Nations |
| National parks, national monuments, and lakes are all considered a resource for what kind of tourism? | Ecotourism |
| Which invention helped Americans adapt to life in desert regions like Arizona and Nevada? | air conditioning |
| Texas refines crude oil imported from other countries and exports petroleum products to global markets. This is an example of the ____ between Texas, the U.S., and the world | economic interdependence |
| What incident caused the U.S. to join World War II? | the bombing of Pearl Harbor by Japan |
| Which geographic factors influence the development of tourism in a region? | scenic beauty and climate |
| Why might a business lower the price of a product? | to attract more customers |
| What is one reason why cities develop at transportation crossroads such as railroads or highways? | They allow easier movement of goods and people |
| In his First Inaugural Address, how did Franklin D. Roosevelt describe the task ahead for the American people and government? | a disciplined and courageous national effort, like that of war |
| How have people in the Midwest adapted to frequent tornadoes? | creating basements or storm shelters |
| "The great Nation will endure as it has endured, will revive and will prosper. So first of all, let me assert..." to which 'great Nation" does this quote refer? | the United States |
| Which colonial region could be described as having plantations of rice, tobacco, & cotton; wilderness settlements, and cash crops | Southern Colonies |
| How does an increase in entrepreneurship, such as the creation of a new startup, affect the economy? | it stimulates economic growth by creating new jobs and services |
| The most decorated combat soldier of World War II was ____ who was born near Kingston, Texas | Audie Leon Murphy |
| What was the primary purpose of Winston Churchill's "we shall fight on the beaches.." speech? | to rally British morale and emphasize continued resistance |
| A company introduces automation, replacing many manual workers with robots. What is the likely effect on labor? | Unemployment in the region may rise as fewer workers are needed |
| How did the stock market crash in 1929 affect the U.S. economy? | It caused many people to lose their money, leading to a widespread economic crisis |
| A landlocked country faces what challenge? | It does not have ports to trade |
| Building highways through a mountain is an example of ____ the environment | modifying |
| The availability of natural resources like coal and oil influences the location of industries because they ___ | provide energy needed for manufacturing processes |
| Why was FDR's "Four Freedoms" speech important for Americans at the time? | It reminded Americans of what they were fighting for |
| When General Dwight D. Eisenhower addressed his troops, which did he say as watching them>? | the eyes of the world |
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