超星 - Quiz 4 Class 1

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Which three of these things is true of George Washington?

A. the first President of the United States
B. the author of the Declaration of Independence
C. the Commanding General of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War
D. he is one of four presidents whose heads are carved on Mount Rushmore
E. Instead of President he wanted to become America's first king

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Which of these things was true of the Thirteen Colonies?

A. the colonies called New England were in the southern colonies
B. the 13 Colonies were found along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean
C. The colony called New York was originally started by the Dutch
D. The first colony to be started was called Virginia
E. 12 of the 13 colonies were started primarily to gain religious freedom

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The US Constitution

A. created a unicameral Congress
B. stated that the Constitution could never be changed
C. created a government divided into three equal parts
D. is the highest authority in the US government
E. set up a system of state electors to choose the President

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Slaves in America

A. were brought from Africa
B. mainly worked on southern plantations
C. mainly worked in northern factories
D. originally came seeking religious freedom
E. were freed through the Emancipation Proclamation

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According to the Pew Research Center's Global Values project, America is ranked high in which of these values?

A. Multiculturalism
B. Individualism
C. Patriotism
D. Hard work
E. Religion

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For the first hundred years America gained stability by

A. westward expansion
B. its isolation from Europe and Asia
C. selling land to Mexico
D. ending slavery
E. its membership in the British Commonwealth

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The region of the United States known as the West, is known for

A. its location near the Great Lakes
B. the Rocky Mountains
C. being the most populated region in America
D. snow skiing
E. the location of Las Vegas, the entertainment city

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Which is true of the US population?

A. the third largest in the World
B. the fourth largest in the world
C. the most ethnically diverse country in the world
D. the least religious country in the world
E. most people live near seacoasts

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Which of these are true of the Statue of Liberty?

A. it is located in New York City harbor
B. it represents America's openness to immigration
C. A poem on its base invites the tired and poor to come to America
D. It is the tallest statue in the world
E. It is sometimes called Mister Liberty

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The Confederate States of America

A. were eleven states located in the northeast US region
B. tried to leave the United States of America
C. the Confederate States wanted to keep their slaves
D. they won the Civil War
E. they were known for their economy based on large plantations

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