Powerpoint JeopardyThe American

PeopleAmerican

Geography

American History

American Institutions

Theory

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The number one pet in the U.S. is a ____________ following by an increasing number of _________.

The top 3 participation sports for women are:

c)swimming, jogging, aerobicsd)bicycle riding, exercising, swimminge)walking, swimming, bicycle ridingf)jogging, aerobics, walking

Describe changes that happened in the American families in the 1980’s.

From the article about college kids, what is their:-new concern?-top concern?What are they:-more conservative about?-more liberal about?

Discuss some positive and negative changes that occurred in the 1980’s in terms of the economy

The U.S. has 48 ___________ states.

The U.S. is the 4th largest country in the world in terms of:_______________ and ________________.

(when the textbook was written)

What is Texas known for producing in terms of agriculture?

Describe the coastal plains, Appalachians, Rockies as well as the highest and lowest point in the U.S.

Discuss the major ethnic groups and immigrants to the U.S.

The first American president was: _____________.

Which of the following was NOT a method of expansion?b)Treatyc)Ward)Exchangee)Purchase

Describe how America gained independence.

Describe TWO of the following time periods in American history:

-WWI-Roaring 20s-The New Deal Era-WWII

Discuss what life was like in pre-colonial America for the peoples of the Pacific Northwest and Eastern Woodlands.

The American Constitution is based on the doctrine of the separation of powers between the ________, ___________ and ________.

The original 10 amendments of the Constitution ratified by the 13 original states in 1791 is called:b)Congressc)the Supreme Courtd)Delegatione)the Bill of Rights

Describe the functions of EITHER the President OR Congress

What is the electoral college?What is its major criticism?

Who were the Knights of Labor and what were their aims?

Name 10 people in this class.

Create a chart or graph based on made up statistics about a group at HUFS

How do you create a KWL chart?

What are some tips to remember about highlighting/marking your textbooks?