15th Grade Exit ExamDirections: Read each statement carefully. Fill in the circle on the answer sheet that matches the correct answer. Mark only one answer for each question. If you do not know the answer make you best guess.

1. Which of the following is LEAST likely to have been an event that led to the colonists rebelling against Britain and signing the Declaration of Independence?

A. Unfair taxes such as the Stamp Act (taxation without representation)B. The Quartering Act C. The Boston Tea PartyD. The Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock

2. During his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean in 1492, Christopher Columbus recorded in a log, or ship’s journal, his day-to-day experiences and those of his crew. This journal would be an example of what type of source?

A. A primary source of informationB. A secondary source of informationC. Oral historyD. Technology

3. What was England’s first permanent (successful) settlement in North America? (1607)A. RoanokeB. Plymouth (Pilgrims)C. New SpainD. Jamestown (Virginia)

4. How did Westward Movement of settlers affect the Indians living in the west? A. Because of the Indian Removal Act, the Indians were forced to leave their homes and

move onto reservations. This journey was known as the Trail of Tears because more than 4,000 Indians died.

B. The US gave them some land on reservations so that the Indians had a place to preserve their culture.

C. The US gave the Indians some free land since the Indians were nice enough to move.D. It did not affect the Indians because they were allowed to keep their land.

5. Why does Kentucky have a Constitution?A. It serves as plan of government.B. It set the tax rates.C. It lists when seat belts must be used in Kentucky.D. It gives Kentucky’s history.

6. Which of the following is the MAIN reason that the Pilgrims left England for the New World (colonies)?

A. For the right to voteB. For religious freedomC. To get rich from goldD. To claim land for England

7. The Dalles tribe of the Northwest Coast Indians learned to speak many different tribal languages which allowed them to trade/exchange goods (without the use of money) with other tribes. Which of the vocabulary words below means “the direct exchange of goods?

A. EconomyB. BarterC. AdaptD. Purchase

8. How did the colonists show their appreciation to Squanto and the other Indians who helped when building their colony?

A. They traded their goods with them.B. They invited them to church to worship.C. They invited them to a feast to celebrate their good harvest and thank the Indians for their help and cooperation. This event is now known as Thanksgiving.D. The Indians invited the Pilgrims to a feast and thanked the Pilgrims for coming to the

area.

9. A popular new toy is introduced just before Christmas, but the supply of the toy is scarce. What happens to the price of the toy?

A. The price of the toy will increase (go up)B. The price of the toy will decrease (go down) C. The price of the toy will remain the same. D. The toy company will quit selling the toy.

10. Which of the following was NOT a reason that the early colonists wanted to create colonies in the New World?

A. They wanted religious freedomB. They wanted to profit from the fur trade.C. They wanted to find gold and/or wealth in order to compete with other European Countries. D. They wanted to learn about the Native American culture.

11. Which of the following is the MAIN purpose of the legislative branch of the US government?

A. To enforce/carry out the lawsB. To veto billsC. To define or explain laws

D. To make the laws

12. In the late 1800’s workers began to join labor unions. What is the purpose of a labor union?

A. It is a worker’s group that fights for better working conditions and better pay.B. It is a group that tries to get the workers to go back to work when they are striking.C. It is a group that tries to educate children so that they don’t have to work in the factories. D. It is a group of people that tries to get better housing for the immigrants.

13. Margot was born in Germany. She moved to the United States in hopes of getting a better paying job. Margot would be an example of

A. citizenB. immigrantC. ethnic groupD. colonist

14. What is the MAIN reason cities were built on or near large bodies of water.A. for easy transportation routes for people and goodsB. for the fertile farmlandC. for the mild climateD. for the beauty of the waterways

15. Why were levees built along the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers?A. To allow for cars to cross the riversB. To prevent/control the flooding of the towns along the rivers. C. To help irrigate the land so they could farmD. To catch fish from the rivers

16. Francis Scott Key wrote a poem called the “Star Spangled Banner” as he watched a battle during the War of 1812. What does the “Star Spangled Banner” represent?

A. The PresidentB. American VeteransC. The US FlagD. The Kentucky Flag

17. People in the United States enjoy freedom of speech. This freedom is protected by the A. Declaration of IndependenceB. Bill of RightsC. Articles of ConfederationD. Mayflower Compact

18. Why does the Southwest have to conserve water?A. Because their water is polluted.B. Because the Southwest is located near the oceanC. Because much of the Southwest is a desertD. Because they receive a lot of rain

19. A small equipment company that produces only tennis rackets would be an example of A. ScarcityB. ProfitC. InterdependenceD. Specialization

20. What is the name of the river that flows through Frankfort and central Kentucky?A. Missouri RiverB. Mississippi RiverC. Ohio RiverD. Kentucky River

21. What caused the disagreement between the colonists and the Native Americans that led to King Phillip’s War and the French and Indian War(1754)?

A. Conflicts over slaveryB. Conflicts over goldC. Conflicts over religionD. Conflicts over land

22. Which of the following is the MAIN purpose of the executive branch of the US government?A. To make the lawsB. To create currencyC. To explain/define lawsD. To carry out/enforce laws

23. Chris has $5.00 to buy a ticket to see a new movie or a ticket to a basketball game. He decides to buy the ticket to the ball game. What is Chris’ opportunity cost?

A. Giving up the movieB. Deciding how to spend the $5.00 C. Going to the ball gameD. Spending the $5.00

24. The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution. It lists the MAIN goals of the US government. Which of the following goals is listed in the Preamble?

A. Every citizen will be guaranteed free medical careB. Every citizen will be guaranteed a jobC. To establish common goals (general welfare).D. Every citizen will be guaranteed a free college education

25. Which of the following was a symbol of FREEDOM to the immigrants coming into New York Harbor in the late 1800's and early 1900's?

A. Liberty BellB. Washington MonumentC. Statue of LibertyD. Lincoln Memorial

26. Which of the following is the MAIN purpose of the judicial branch of government?A. To define or explain the laws. To determine if laws are fair and constitutional.B. To make the lawsC. To determine if treaties are unconstitutionalD. To enforce the laws

27. Managing public schools is the job of which level of government? A. Federal/national B. State C. Local D. Federal, state, and local

28. When the immigrants arrived in the US in the late 1890’s and 1900’s, they were sent to Ellis Island in New York Harbor. What was the purpose of Ellis Island? A. The immigrants were assigned jobs. B. The immigrants went to school at Ellis Island and learned how to speak English. C. The immigrants stayed at Ellis Island until they could find a job and a place to live.

D. The immigrants were examined by doctors to make sure they were not too ill to come into the United States.

29. Which of the following is LEAST likely to have been a reason that immigrants came to the United States in the late 1800's and early 1900's?

A. They came in hopes of getting a job and having a better life.B. They came for freedom.C. They came for land.D. They came to learn about American culture.

30. Which of the following is LEAST likely to be an example of a market?A. Flea MarketB. Yard SaleC. Grocery StoreD. School

31. Each year on July 4th, Americans celebrate Independence Day. What is the historical significance of this holiday? (In other words, why do Americans celebrate this holiday?)

A. To honor the writing of the United States ConstitutionB. To honor the colonists declaration of their freedom from England/Britain.C. To honor the memory of country’s war heroesD. To honor the landing of the Mayflower at Plymouth Rock

32. What is name of the natural landform that made Westward Movement difficult? This landform is located in Eastern Kentucky and in the eastern part of the United States.

A. Ohio RiverB. Appalachian Mountains (Cumberland Mountains)C. Cumberland GapD. Wilderness Road

33. Which of the following is an example of distribution of goods?A. A gasoline truck bringing gasoline to the gas station.B. A consumer buying gasoline.C. The company that changes oil to gasoline.D. The gas station owner selling the gasoline to the consumer.

34. Which town was Paul Revere riding to in order to warn the colonists the British were coming to seize their ammunition, cannons, and guns?

A. Boston, MassachusettsB. Lexington, KentuckyC. Lexington, MassachusettsD. Yorktown, Virginia

35. What is the MAIN purpose of the system of “checks and balances” in the US government?A. The purpose of this system is so that no one branch is more powerful than the other

branches.B. The purpose of this system is so that the President has as much power as he needs to effectively run the government.C. The purpose of this system is so that the legislative branch can override the President.D. The purpose of this system is so that the judicial branch can overrule the President.

36. What is the historical significance of the date, June 1st 1792 in Kentucky’s history?A. Daniel Boone crossed the Cumberland Gap into Kentucky.B. Daniel Boone and his group were hired to build the Wilderness Road.C. Fort Harrod was completed. It was the first permanent settlement in Kentucky.D. Kentucky became the 15th state.

37. What is the MAIN reason that pioneers moved into Kentucky?A. They wanted to learn about the Native Americans living in the Area.B. They came for freedomC. They came for land.D. They wanted the hunting rights of the Native Americans.

38. Which of the following was LEAST likely to be a reason that Americans pioneers wanted to move into lands west of the Mississippi River?

A. The land was cheaper in the west.B. They wanted more land to farm.C. Businesses wanted natural resources like wood and minerals. They wanted new markets to sell their goods.

D. They wanted to learn about Native Americans who lived in the area.

39. Why was the Cumberland Gap important in the settlement in Kentucky? A. This landform made it difficult for pioneers to cross into Kentucky. B. This landform made it easier for water travel through Kentucky.

C. This landform was a natural gap in mountains were pioneers could cross the Appalachian Mountains and move west.D. It was a road built by Daniel Boone and his group in order to make land travel through the Appalachian Mountains easier.

40. What is the MAIN reason that “Freedom of Religion” was included in the First Amendment to the Bill of Rights? A. It was included so that Americans were guaranteed the right to go to any church that they wanted to.

B. It was included so that the US government could not promote or favor any particular religion. They wanted to separate church and state (government).

C. They wanted the Pilgrims and the Puritans to go to the same church. D. They wanted the government to be able to pay for private religious schools.

41. Which of the following inventions is a form of transportation?A. TelephoneB. AutomobileC. TelegraphD. Television

42. Which of the following is the BEST definition of the Underground Railroad?A. It was a railroad that helped slaves escape to the North.B. It was a road that helped slaves escape to the North.C. It was a system of secret escape routes that led slaves to the free states in the North.D. It was a system of secret escape routes that led slaves to the slave states in the South.

43. Which of the following is a form of communication?A. Steam BoatB. AutomobileC. TelephoneD. Train

44. Which of the following historical figures was a famous conductor on the Underground Railroad?

A. Harriet Beecher StoweB. Harriet TubmanC. Rosa ParksD. Martin Luther King Jr.

45. On January 1, 1863, President Lincoln signed a document in which he declared that all slaves in areas fighting against the Union (North) were free. What is the name of this document?

A. Proclamation of 1763B. Gettysburg AddressC. ConstitutionD. Emancipation Proclamation

46. Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement whose peaceful protests led to the end of ____________.

A. PrejudiceB. DiscriminationC. SegregationD. Slavery

Read the following prompt and answer questions 47, 48, & 49Mrs. Hamilton is having a birthday party for her daughter in their backyard. She buys soda, pizza, and chips. She bakes a birthday cake. She also pays her son to mow the grass.

47. Which of the following goods did Mrs. Hamilton purchase?A. Soda, pizza, and chipsB. Mowing the grassC. Birthday cakeD. Soda, pizza, chips, and the birthday cake

48. Which of the following services did Mrs. Hamilton purchase?A. Soda, pizza, and chipsB. Mowing the grassC. Birthday cakeD. Soda, pizza, chips, and the birthday cake

49. Which of the following goods did Mrs. Hamilton produce?A. Soda, pizza, and chipsB. Mowing the grassC. Birthday cakeD. Soda, pizza, chips, and the birthday cake

Read the following situation and then answer questions 50, 51, & 52.Mr. Hamilton looks at a dishwasher made by the Squeaky Clean Company and a dishwasher made by the Dirt-Be-Gone Company. After careful consideration, Mr. Hamilton picks the Squeaky Clean dishwasher.

50. In the previous situation, who was the consumer or consumers?A. Mr. HamiltonB. Squeaky Clean Company

C. Dirt-Be-CompanyD. Squeaky Clean Company and Dirt-Be Gone Company

51. In the previous situation, who was the producer or producers?A. Mr. HamiltonB. Squeaky Clean CompanyC. Dirt-Be-Gone CompanyD. Squeaky Clean Company and Dirt-Be Gone Company

52. The Dirt-Be Gone Company and Squeaky Clean Company both sell the same kind of product. This situation where two businesses sell the same kind of product or provide the same kind of service is known as ________. This situation helps to keep prices low and it offer consumers a wider variety of goods.

A. ConsumptionB. ProductionC. DistributionD. Competition

53. Osborne Elementary buy pencils for .15 each but sells the pencil to students for .25 (a quarter). What is the MOST likely reason the school increases the price of the pencil?

A. To increase the demand for the pencilB. To decrease the demand for the pencilC. To make a profit (Money)D. To have a loss

54. Customers in most stores are NOT able to make a purchase byA. Writing a checkB. Using a credit cardC. Paying with moneyD. Bartering for other goods

55. What is the MAIN purpose of a bank?A. Print moneyB. Collect taxesC. Determine the price of goodsD. Loan money

56. In the production of lemonade, which of the following is a human resource?A. Money that is used to buy the supplies such as cups, pitcher, and spoon.B. SugarC. WaterD. Person making the lemonade

57. In the production of lemonade, which of the following is the BEST example of a natural resource?

A. Artificial sweetenerB. Money that is used to buy the supplies such as cups, pitcher, and spoon.C. Person making the lemonadeD. Water

58. In the production of lemonade, which of the following is an example of a capital resource?A. LemonsB. Money that is used to buy the supplies such as cups, pitcher, and spoon.C. Person making the lemonadeD. Water

59. Which of the following groups of people was the first to bring guns to present day United States?

A. Native AmericansB. Europeans (British, French, & Spanish)C. Africans D. Asians

60. Why has the population of the desert Southwest increased rapidly over the last 40 years?A. They have learned to irrigate their land and because of the air conditioner keeps houses cooler. B. They have built more shopping malls. C. They have built more schools.D. They have built more airports.

61. The President of the US is in the executive branch in the federal level of government. Which of the following is the leader of the executive branch at the state level?

A. MayorB. GovernorC. US CongressD. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

62. The US Congress is the in the legislative branch of the government of federal level of government? Which of the following is in the legislative branch (makes laws) at the state level?

A. PresidentB. GovernorC. City CouncilD. KY General Assembly

63. The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution. It lists the MAIN goals of the US government. Which of the following goals is NOT listed in the Preamble?

A. Establish justiceB. Ensure domestic tranquilityC. Provide for the common defenseD. Protect the environment

64. Mr. Hamilton is building a new house and he needed some wood. When he went to the lumber yard, they had run out of wood to sell. This situation would be an example of

A. Opportunity costB. Production (produce-to make)C. Consumption (consume- to buy)D. Scarcity

65. Which of the following events happened after the American Revolution but before Westward Movement (expansion)?

A. The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth RockB. The Boston Tea Party C. The Civil War D. The writing of the constitution (The Young Republic)

66. Which of the following was a form of transportation that helped to develop the West after the Conestoga Wagon?

A. AirplanesB. Horse and stagecoachC. Railroads/trainsD. Car

67. Which of the following was the result of the Mexican War? A. Mexico gave up all claims to FloridaB. Mexico gave up all claims to Texas.C. Mexico gave up all claims to the Louisiana Territory.D. Mexico gave up all claims to the Mississippi River.

68. Which event led to a sharp increase in population/settlement in California in the late 1840's and early 1850's?

A. They discovered gold in California at Sutter’s Mill. (California Gold Rush)B. They discovered coal in California.C. California had fertile land.D. California had plenty of fish

69. What is the MAIN reason the buffalo was sacred (important) to the Plains Indians. A. They used the buffalo in their religious ceremonies.

B. They depended on the buffalo for their basic needs (food, clothing, & shelter.)C. They used the buffalo blood to make soups and pudding. D. They used buffalo tendons (sinew) as thread.

70. Which of the following is an example of people changing their environment to meet their needs and wants?A. Draining swamps in order to make more flat land for development.B. Cumberland GapC. Appalachian MountainsD. Mississippi River

71. Which of the following is a way that Americans can have their opinions heard?A. Committing a crimeB. Watching the newsC. Surfing the internetD. Voting

72. The Missouri Compromise was a compromise over A. Religion.B. State’s rights.C. Land.D. Slavery.

73. The Civil War was a war that ended _______.a. Landb. Religionc. Hunting rightsd. Slavery

74. Which is least likely to be a place to start an air conditioning business? A. Florida (FL)B. Kentucky (KY)C. Alaska (AK)D. Texas (TX)

75. What happens to the price of cotton when there is a drought? e. The price goes up.f. The price goes down.g. The price remains the same.h. They will stop selling the cotton.

76. Who helped the colonists fight during the French and Indian War (1754)?A. FranceB. IndiansC. England/BritainD. Spain

77. Which of the following artifacts would have been least likely to have been made by the Indians?

A. arrowheadB. bone scraperC. clay potD. gun

78. Which of the following was a famous speech that President Lincoln made in 1863? The purpose of the speech was to explain the purpose of the Civil War. He also wanted to honor soldiers who had died during the Civil War.

A. Emancipation ProclamationB. Gettysburg AddressC. “I Have a Dream” SpeechD. Missouri Compromise

79. The United States has a federal system of government. What is the BEST definition of a FEDERAL SYSTEM?

A. A government that is owned by big businesses.B. A government where people elect representatives to make laws and run the government.C. A system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.D. The government system in which the power of each branch of government is balanced by the other branches.

80. A way of life for a group of people which includes their customs, holidays, language, fashion, & music is called

A. traditionsB. customsC. cultureD. social groups

81. When did the settlement of Kentucky occur?A. After the exploration of KentuckyB. After Kentucky became a stateC. Before the exploration of KentuckyD. After the Civil War

82. Education in Kentucky in the late 1800’s was mostly in A. large elementary and high schoolsB. 1 room school houses (using hornbooks)C. No education was offered to any children in KentuckyD. Every child had to go to school until they graduated high school.

83. When there is a variety of goods for sale what does this mean for the consumers?A. More goods are available to buyB. Less goods are available to buyC. There will be a shortage of goodsD. No goods will be available to buy

84. In Boston, the colonists protested British taxes by boycotting British goods. What is the BEST definition of the word, “BOYCOTT”?

A. To refuse to obey those in charge because of different ideas about what is right/fairB. To betray your country by giving help to its enemiesC. To refuse to buy goods from another countryD. To be loyal to your country

85. Which of the following historical figures was President during the Civil War?A. George WashingtonB. Abraham LincolnC. Jefferson DavisD. Ulysses S. Grant

86. What is the name of the river that flows through the interior (middle) of the United States? It is the longest river system in North America. It empties out into the Gulf of Mexico.A. Mississippi RiverB. Missouri RiverC. Ohio RiverD. Kentucky River

87. What is the name of the river that is a tributary to the Mississippi River and border Kentucky to the North?A. Mississippi RiverB. Missouri RiverC. Ohio RiverD. Kentucky River

88. What is the name of the path built by Daniel Boone and his group in order to widen the path for pioneers to cross into Kentucky?A. Cumberland GapB. Appalachian Mountains (Cumberland Mts.)C. Wilderness RoadD. Warrior’s Path

89. Which of the following inventions increased the demand for cotton and slave labor before the Industrial Revolution?A. Cotton reaperB. Sewing MachineC. spinning millD. cotton gin

90. The change from goods being made at homes in a work shop to goods being made in factories is known as _________. A. MonopolyB. Immigration Revolution.C. Industrial Revolution.D. Labor Unions.

91. Which of the following is LEAST likely to have been a reason that immigrants came to the US in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s?A. They came in hopes of getting a job and having a better life. Some came to escape negative situations such as starvation due to famine.B. They came for freedom. They wanted freedom of speech, freedom, of religion, and the right to earn a honest living. C. They came to buy land for homes and farms.D. They came to learn about Native American culture.

92. The first automobile was invented in the late 1800’s but these cars were extremely expensive and only the rich could afford to buy one. In 1913, the Model T was introduced to the world. It was the first affordable car available to average Americans. The Model T was produced byA. Gerald FordB. Henry FordC. Orville WrightD. Elias Howe

93. In 1913, Henry Ford invented a way to build cars more cheaply. This method of producing manufactured goods took the automobile parts to the workers instead of the workers to the automobile parts. Partially built cars were carried on a moving belt from one word area to another. This method is calledA. monopoly lineB. assembly lineC. labor unionD. interchangeable parts

94. The prices of goods are determined byA. the governmentB. banksC. supply and demandD. newspapers

95. Why did immigrants move to the plains area in Midwest?A. The area was good for building factories.B. The area was good for farming.C. They wanted to live with the Plains Indians.D. They wanted to have freedom of religion.

96. Which of the following BEST describes the geography of the Southwest?A. plateaus and forestsB. forests and desertsC. plains and forestsD. plateaus and deserts

97. Which of the following is a fossil fuel that is used to generate much of the electricity in the state of Kentucky?A. natural gasB. woodC. waterD. coal (strip mining and underground mining)

98. Which of the following is a primary source of information?A. a textbookB. an encyclopediaC. a diary or journalD. a book written about George Washington by someone who never interviewed him

99. Which of the following groups brought guns to North America?A. Europeans (such as the English and Spanish)B. IndiansC. West Africans (slaves)D. Mexicans

100. Areas that have alike features are calleda. regionsb. sectionsc. statesd. counties

101. Computers, cell phones, and email are all improvements in a. Transportationb. Technologyc. Immigrationd. Industrialization

102. Which of the following would happen if a store had a large amount of a good but very few people where buying the good?

a. The price of the good would increase.b. The price of the good would decrease.c. They would throw away the good.d. They would order more of the good from the producer.

103. Which of the following would be an example of an artifact/primary source made by the Indians?

a. Diariesb. Booksc. Toolsd. photographs

104. Which of the following is a primary source of information?A. a textbookB. an encyclopediaC. a diary or journalD. a book written about George Washington by someone who never interviewed him

105. Compromise and Cooperation are ways to solve problems. Cooperation and Compromise are examples of _________.

A. ProblemsB. Conflict ResolutionC. CultureD. Immigration

106. Which of the following artifacts would have been least likely to have been made by the Indians?

A. arrowheadB. bone scraperC. clay potD. gun

107. Who helped the colonists fight against the French and Indians during the French and Indian War (1754)?

A. West Africans (slaves)B. IndiansC. England/BritainD. Spain

108. Which is least likely to be a place to start an air conditioning business? A. Florida (FL)B. Kentucky (KY)C. Alaska (AK)D. Texas (TX)

109. Which of the following is an example of people changing (adapting) their environment to meet their needs and wants?A. Draining swamps in order to make more flat land for development.B. Cumberland GapC. Appalachian MountainsD. Mississippi River

110. Mr. Hamilton is building a new house and he needed some wood. When he went to the lumber yard, they had run out of wood to sell. This situation would be an example of

A. OpportunityB. Production (produce)C. Consumption (consume)D. Scarcity

111. The President of the US is in the executive branch in the federal level of government. Which of the following is the leader of the executive branch at the state level?

A. MayorB. GovernorC. US CongressD. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court

112. Why is Washington D.C. important to our country?A. It is our nation’s capital.B. It is a city in the state of Washington. C. It is the largest city in the US. D. It is a state capital.

113. What is the MAIN reason that pioneers moved into Kentucky?A. They wanted to learn about the Native Americans living in the Area.B. They came for freedomC. They came for land and hunting.D. They wanted to teach English to the Indians.

114. During Westward Movement (expansion), settlers seized (took) the land in the west from the Native Americans. The belief that US had the right to expand to the Pacific Ocean is known as _______.

A. Taxation Without RepresentationB. Manifest DestinyC. Great American Melting PotD. Segregation

115. The Preamble is the introduction to the Constitution. It lists the MAIN goals of the US government. Which of the following goals is listed in the Preamble?

A. Every citizen will be guaranteed free medical careB. Every citizen will be guaranteed a jobC. Promote the general welfareD. Every citizen will be guaranteed a free college education

116. Which of the following is the MAIN purpose of the executive branch of the US government?

A. To make the lawsB. To create currencyC. To explain/define lawsD. To carry out/enforce laws

117. How did Squanto help the Pilgrims when they arrived in the New World?A. He taught them how to speak English.B. He taught them how to speak in the Indian tribal languages.C. He taught them how to plant corn.D. He taught them how to use a gun.

116. What is the MAIN purpose of the laws passed by the government?A. To maintain & establish law and orderB. To increase crimesC. To tell people what to do.D. To limit the power of the government

117. Which artifact is LEAST likely to be made by the Indians?a. An arrowheadb. A stone knifec. A drum d. A glass vase

118. Corey does not like one of the rules in the 5th classroom. How should Corey handle the situation?

a. Write the President a letterb. Discuss the rule with his classmates and try to get the teacher fired.c. Discuss the rule with the teacherd. Email the governor

119. What is the MAIN role of the consumer? A. Selling a goodB. purchasing (buying a good)C. making a goodD. Taking the good to the market

120. Which of the following is a type of conflict resolution where each side gives up part of their demands?

A. conflictB. cooperationC. competitionD. compromise

121. Lucas gives Matthew a pen. Matthew gives Lucas a pencil. This is a direct exchange of goods. This type of situation is known as

A. ScarcityB. CompetitionC. BarteringD. Opportunity Cost

122. What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?A. The Pilgrims agreed that anyone who wanted religious freedom was welcome to live

in their colony. B. It was a plan of government for the people of the Plymouth Colony. The Pilgrims

agreed to make fair laws and everyone in the colony would be expected to obey the laws. C. It was a declaration of freedom. The colony would no longer be ruled by Britain.D. It was an agreement of peace between the Indians and the Pilgrims.

123. Which of the following is the MAIN purpose of the legislative branch of the US government?

A. To enforce/carry out the lawsB. To veto billsC. To define or explain laws

D. To make the laws

124. Dalton, Ryan, and Nadia decide to start selling lemonade. Ryan wants to be a carpenter so he builds the lemonade stand. Nadia makes great-tasting lemonade so she produces the drink. Dalton is talented at drawing so he designs the advertisements. Each person has a specific job to do. This situation would be an example of

A. ScarcityB. ProfitC. CompetitionD. Specialization

125. Which of the following is an example of production?A. A person buying clothes.B. Making the clothes at the factoryC. A truck that brings the clothes to the store.D. A person selling the clothes

126. Which of the following was a form of transportation that was built to connect California to the Eastern part of the United States after the California Gold Rush?

A. Wilderness RoadB. Interstate RailroadC. Transcontinental RailroadD. Cumberland Gap

127. Building houses on stilts in a swamp would be an example of a. Adapting to the environment.b. Irrigation.c. Immigration.d. Transportation.

128. Which of the following would be an example of an artifact/primary source made by the prehistoric peoples (the first Native Americans)?

a. Diariesb. Booksc. Toolsd. photographs

129. Where do most Americans live?a. On farmsb. In the mountainsc. In or near cities (urban areas)d. In rural areas (out in the country)

130. Which of the following is LEAST likely to have been a part of Indian culture?a. The building of houses such as hogans, longhouses, and wigwams.b. Hunting ceremoniesc. The construction of damsd. The making tools and weapons

131. Which of the following ideas is in the Declaration of Independence?a. All men are created equalb. Britain had treated the colonists fairly before the American

Revolution.c. The British King had treated the colonists fairly.d. The government has to give everyone a job.

132. Which of the following is a service provided by the government with tax money?a. Churchb. Private schoolsc. Police and roadsd. Free medical care to all citizens

133. Paying taxes, serving on juries, and voting are all examples of a. Rights of US citizens.b. Responsibilities of US citizens.c. Rights of the US government.d. Responsibilities of immigrants

134. Which of the following types of maps show landforms & waterways such as mountains, plains, and rivers?

a. Political mapb. Physical mapc. Population mapd. Historical map

135. An elevation map shows the landforms of an area. What does elevation mean in the following sentence?

a. Height of a landform when measured from sea levelb. Weight of the landc. Location of the landd. Shape of the land

136. Mr. Hamilton is building a house for his family. He hires a carpenter to build the house. He hires a plumber to place the plumbing in the house. He hires an electrician to do the wiring for the house. This situation where each person has their own job is called A. Scarcity.B. Opportunity.C. Specialization.D. Industrialization.

137. Look at the following list and then answer the following question: The Proclamation of 1763 The Stamp Act The Boston Tea Party The Intolerable Acts

Which of the following was a result of these events?A. The French and the Indian WarB. The American Revolution (War for Independence)C. The War of 1812D. The Civil War

138. What is BEST reason competition between businesses is good for the consumers?

i. It helps to keep prices high.ii. It helps to offer consumers fewer products to choose from.

iii. It gives consumers two stores to shop at.iv. It gives consumers a wider variety of goods to choose from at reasonable

(lower) prices.

139. The President is in the executive branch at the federal level. The governor is in the executive branch at theA. Federal level.B. State level.C. Local levelD. County level.

140. Which of the following terms means to bring water to dry land?A. cultureB. immigrationC. irrigationD. exploration

141. Where were the first 13 colonies are located? A. along the Atlantic CoastB. Along the Pacific CoastC. Along the Gulf of MexicoD. Along the Mississippi River

142. Daniel Boone brought his customs, his food, and his way of life to Kentucky? Which of the following means a way of life for a group of people?

A. traditionsB. customsC. cultureD. immigration

143. What is the MAIN reason that the Massachusetts Bay Colony, Pennsylvania, and the Plymouth Colony founded?

A. for hunting rightsB. to learn about the Native AmericansC. to get richD. for religious freedom

144. Which of the following is the most common natural resource in Kentucky that is used to

generate electricity for the state?A. water (dams)B. fossil fuels such as coalC. windD. solar (sun)

145. Mr. Hamilton owns his own business. He has to takes to risk in order to try to make a profit. Mr. Hamilton would be an example of a

A. entrepreneurB. immigrantC. buyer or consumerD. colonist

146. Martin Luther King Jr. led a march on Washington D.C. in 1963 to make a speech about how all American should have the same rights. He was a leader of the

A. movement to stop slavery.B. movement to have safer working conditions in factories.C. Civil Rights Movement to end segregation.D. to stop the war in Vietnam.

147. Which of the following landforms was a barrier for pioneers coming into Eastern Kentucky?A. mountains (Appalachian Mountains)B. mountains (Rocky Mountains)C. river (Mississippi River)D. Cumberland Gap

148. The section of the United States that grows a lot of corn in known as the Cornbelt. Where is the Cornbelt located? (This region is flat, has fertile farmland, and often has tornadoes.)

A. SouthwestB. MidwestC. NortheastD. Southeast

149. Mountains, plains, and plateaus would MOST likely be found on what type of map?A. physical mapB. political mapC. road mapD. historical map

150. Cities, capitals, borders of states and countries would MOST like be found on what type of map?

A. physical mapB. political mapC. road mapD. historical map

151. Which type of landform is best for farming?A. mountainsB. desertsC. sandy beachesD. plains (flat land)

152. Which of the following natural resources helps the economy of Eastern Kentucky?A. oilB. fertile soil for farmingC. coalD. gold

153. Which one of the following items would have been made by Indians from Eastern Kentucky?

A. Seashell necklaceB. woven baskets made from barkC. clay potsD. weapons made from buffalo bones

154. What was the purpose of the Transcontinental Railroad? A. It connected the Atlantic Coast (Eastern US) to the Pacific Coast (Western US) B. It connected the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.C. It connected the Great Lakes to the Gulf of MexicoD. It connected the Great Lakes to the Pacific Ocean.

155. What is a bank deposit?A. Put money in the bank.B. Take money out of the bankC. Borrow money from the bankD. Donate money to charity

156. What does it mean to recycle? A. Collect used items so their raw materials can be used again. For example, glass,

paper, aluminum, and some plastics can be ground up or melted and made into new products.B. To reuse items againC. To use less of an item such as paperD. To use more of an item like paper

157. The Civil War was between _____________.A. Confederate (South) vs Union (North) B. French and the IndiansC. Colonists and BritainD. Union (South) and Confederate (North)

158. How can a court decision be changed?A. It can be appealed to a higher court.

B. The President can override the court’s decision.C. Congress can override the court’s decision.D. The Senate can override the court’s decision.

159. What does gold have economic value?A. Because it is a natural resourceB. Because it is scarceC. Because it has to be minedD. Because it can be used to make jewelry

160. In a cooperative group: ________________.A. Everyone has an assigned task.B. Only one person does the work.C. There has to be 4 people.D. At least two people have to the do the work.

161. Natural gas, copper ore, and hardwood timber are ALL examples of _____.A. natural resourcesB. limitless resourcesC. human resourcesD. renewable resources

162. The South reliance on cotton led to which of the following? A. Slavery’s crucial role in the South economy. The demand for slave labor increased in

the South.B. Southern factories producing more textiles than northern factories.C. Southern landowners relying less on slave labor and more on machines.D. Southern landowners hiring more immigrants to harvest their cotton crops.

163. The 13 stripes on the US Flag represent _____.A. The current number of statesB. The number of colonies/original 13 states.C. The number of British kings prior to IndependenceD. The number of articles in the US Constitution

164. Kelly owes the government 700 dollars in taxes. She pays the government the money she owes. Kelly is ___________.

A. Fulfilling a civic role (being a responsible citizen)).B. Obeying the First AmendmentC. Having her civil rights violated.D. Disobeying the law

165. President Donald Trump serves as the head of the _______.A. New York’s GovernmentB. The US executive branchC. The US legislative branch

D. The US judicial branch

166. When is the BEST time for a consumer to buy a good?A. When prices are highB. When prices are lowC. When supply is lowD. When unemployment is high

167. Britain and the rest of Europe relied on the 13 colonies for _________.A. protectionB. independenceC. religionD. resources and products

168. Who has the power to veto a bill passed by the General Assembly (state congress)?A. the governor of KentuckyB. The president of the USC. The US Supreme CourtD. The Kentucky Supreme Court

169. Who has the power to veto a bill passed by the US Congress?A. the governor of KentuckyB. The president of the USC. The US Supreme CourtD. The Kentucky Supreme Court

170. On Election Day, Hannah goes to her county office to cast her vote. Hannah is ______.A. obeying the First AmendmentB. fulfilling a civic responsibilityC. paying her taxesD. have her civil rights violated

171. The state government decided to build a road connecting Minnie to Harold, KY. Which of the following is the MOST likely sources of money to pay for the construction of the road?

A. donationsB. taxesC. salariesD. profits

172. The Internet is an example of which of the following? A. advancements/improvements in educationB. advancements/improvements in transportationC. International trade (trade between countries)D. Urbanization (growth of cities)

173. A group of Kentucky teachers gather in Frankfort to protest against budget cuts for education. Their right to do this is protected by the First Amendment right to freedom? (HINT: Gathering in a group peacefully)).

A. speechB. religionC. pressD. assembly

174. Early Kentucky settlers sometimes got into fights with Native American tribes, such as the Shawnee. This type of interaction is BEST described as __________.

A. conflictB. compromiseC. cooperationD. conflict resolution

175. Which of the following is a historical example of cooperation between Native Americans and Colonists?

A. Trading of goods between John Smith (and the settlers of Jamestown) with the Native Americans.

B. The capture of Daniel Boone by the IndiansC. The Indian Removal ActD. The Trail of Tears

176. Which of the following is an example of a secondary source of information?A. history textbookB. diary or journalC. an artifactD. an eyewitness account of the event.

177. The President of the US is in the executive branch in the federal level of government. Which of the following is the leader of the executive branch at the local level?

A. MayorB. GovernorC. US CongressD. Chief Justice of the Supreme Court