6th Gr History 2nd 9 Weeks Review

Question 1

During the bus tour of Mexico the class stopped at the Plaza de Las Tres Culturas or the Plaza of the Three cultures, explain the importance of this place.

Answer 1

-The Plaza shows the influence of the three cultures of Mexico: (1) the Aztec Indians, (2) the Spanish, and (3) Modern Day Mexico.

Question 2

Why did the USA build the Panama Canal?

Answer 2

-To make a shorter route from the Atlantic to the Pacific Ocean. Built in 1914 between North and South America.

Question 3

What was the purpose for the Spanish explorers in the Americas?

Answer 3

-They were searching for the 3G’s … God, Gold, and Glory.

Question 4

Explain the two cultures in Canada and what problems have they had.

Answer 4

-There was controversy over the official language. It is currently French and English.

Question 5

Compare and contrast transportation corridors to transportation barriers.

Answer 5

• Transportation Corridors: Anything that makes travel quick and easy (ex. rivers, oceans, and canals)
• Transportation Barriers: Anything that gets in the way of travel (ex. mountains, canyons, waterfalls, deserts)

Ex. Panama Canal creates a short cut
Ex. Amazon Rainforest full of frees makes it hard to settle and travel

Question 6

Who were the Aztec and what happened to them?

Answer 6

-Aztecs were a native tribe in Central Mexico that was conquered by the Spanish Conquistador Hernan Cortez.

Question 7

During the colonization of Mexico, Central America and South America, what cultural borrowing occurred and how?

Answer 7

-The Spaniards forced their religion (Roman Catholic) and language (Spanish) on the natives of Mexico, Central America and South America.

Question 8

Explain inalienable rights and what are they?

Answer 8

-Rights that you were born with and no one can take away. Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Included in the Declaration of Independence.

Question 9

Describe the rights and responsibilities of a citizen.

Answer 9

-Voting, serving on juries, obeying the laws, paying taxes, serving in the military.

Question 10

What was Manifest Destiny?

Answer 10

-The idea that it was the US destiny to expand from the Atlantic to the Pacific. They believed in spreading religious freedom and wanted resources that were in the west.

Question 11

Explain Checks and balance using an example.

Answer 11

-Our three branches of government monitor each other to keep one branch from becoming too powerful … keeps things equal and fair.

EXAMPLE: When Congress passes a law, the president can sign it or veto it (not sign) but Congress can still pass a law with a 2/3 majority vote.

Question 12

Define popular sovereignty.

Answer 12

-When the people hold the final authority (say-so) by participating in the election process by voting.

Question 13

What was the purpose of the Declaration of Independence and who wrote it?

Answer 13

-(1776) Written by Thomas Jefferson
The colonies declared their independence from Great Britain. The Dec of Indp listed the colonies grievances (complaints) against King George III … (break up letter).

Question 14

What was the purpose of the US Constitution and who wrote it?

Answer 14

-(1787) Written by James Madison

Replace the flawed Articles of Confederation to set up the system of government as we know it today.

Question 15

What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Answer 15

-Issued by Abraham Lincoln

It freed the slaves in the South

Question 16

Compare and contrast the government of Canada to the government of the United States.

Answer 16

• Both governments are limited and have a republic.

- Canada is part of the British Common Wealth and the US is not.

Question 17

Compare limited government to unlimited government.

Answer 17

• *Unlimited Government
  
  • The people in control do not have to obey the laws … they have UNLIMITED power
  • citizens have few or no freedoms
  • ruled by one or few
  • leader does what is best for him as the primary focus
• *Limited Government
  
  • Everyone obeys the law … leader has LIMITED power
  • citizen have rights and liberties
  • citizens vote … voice is heard
  • decisions are not quickly made
  • leader does what is best for country and citizens

Question 18

What are the natural barriers in the US?

Answer 18

1. Sierra Mountains
2. Rocky Mountains
3. Mississippi River
4. Appalachian Mountains

Question 19

When was the Louisiana Purchase bought? What did it do?

Answer 19

1803 and it doubled the size of the US

Question 20

(1607) Show your knowledge of the important dates within the United States:

• Event
• Important Person
• Give two details

Answer 20

Event - Jamestown
Important Person - John Smith
Detail:
-first permanent colony
-2 out of 3 people died due to Indians, disease, mosquitoes, greedy adventurers

Question 21

(1620) Show your knowledge of the important dates within the United States:

• Event
• Important Person
• Give two details

Answer 21

Event - Mayflower Compact
Important Person - 41 men
Detail:
-first form of self-government
-obey laws and stick together in order to survive

Question 22

(1776) Show your knowledge of the important dates within the United States:

• Event
• Important Person
• Give two details

Answer 22

Event - Declaration of Independence
Important Person - Thomas Jefferson
Detail:
-List of grievances (complaints) against King George III
-declared our freedom from Great Britain
-listed inalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

Question 23

(1777-1783) Show your knowledge of the important dates within the United States:

• Event
• Important Person
• Give two details

Answer 23

Event - American Revolution
Important Person - Great Britain vs 13 Colonies
Detail:
-colonies won this war for freedom from Great Britain

Question 24

(1787) Show your knowledge of the important dates within the United States:

• Event
• Important Person
• Give two details

Answer 24

Event - US Constitution
Important Person - James Madison (Father of the Constitution)
Detail:
-3 branches of government
-replaced the flawed Articles of Confederation

Question 25

(1803) Show your knowledge of the important dates within the United States:

• Event
• Important Person
• Give two details

Answer 25

Event - Louisiana Purchase
Important Person - Lewis & Clark
Detail:
-$15 million
-Doubled the size of the US

Question 26

(1861-1865) Show your knowledge of the important dates within the United States:

• Event
• Important Person
• Give two details

Answer 26

Event - Civil War
Important Person - Abraham Lincoln
Detail:
-North vs South
-Slavery
-Interpretation of the Constitution

Question 27

What is deforestation?

Answer 27

When humans remove or clear large areas of forest

Question 28

Explain the effects of deforestation.

Answer 28

• Less trees means increase in Carbon Dioxide (greenhouse effect) accelerating climate and weather changes
• Soil changes (erosion destruction)
• Water cycle changes and destruction
• Loss of biodiversity (Plants and Animals destroyed)

Question 29

Where is most of the deforestation happening?

Answer 29

in the Amazon Rainforest in Brazil