How did the 1980’s recession affect united states farmers?
a
the demand for farm products increased significantly and many farms expanded.
b
the recession did not impact farmers, only those living and working in urban areas.
c
demand for farm products decreased while interest rates for loans increased. many farmers were unable to pay their loans, forcing them to leave or sell their farm.
d
since the population was rising, the demand for american farm products was high and family farms prospered.

the midwestern region of the united states is often referred to as the heartland because it is the agricultural center of the nation. what have technological advances such as drilling equipment for wells, machinery, and computers done for the midwest?
a
technology has no impact on the midwest
b
the demand for farm products has decreased.
c
corporate farms have decreased and small family farms have increased.
d
techniques have improved making farming more productive.

how did the arrival of european settlers change life for indigenous people on the plains?
a
the arrival of settlers had no impact on the lives of indigenous people in the plains region.
b
settlers killed nearly all the buffalo and most indigenous people were moved to reservations.
c
the settlers and native americans used horses to hunt buffalo more effectively and carefully managing the resources.
d
settlers and the indigenous people of the plains shared ideas and ways of doing things, continuing to always occupy the same land.

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use the structure of government chart to answer the question. which statement is true about the organization of canada’s government?
a
canada’s head of state is ceremonial. the president of the united states is head of state and government.
b
canada’s head of state is the prime minister and leads the majority party.
c
members of canada’s legislature, both the house of commons and senate, are elected by the voters.
d
the queen of england has the same duties and responsibilities as the president of the united states.

use the structure of government chart above to answer the question. what is the difference in the roles of voters in canada and the united states?
a
the differences are minimal, each country votes.
b
both countries elect all members of the legislature
c
voters in the united states have a more direct role in electing government leaders.
d
the head of state in both countries are elected by the voters.

what best explains why chicago’s location was important to it becoming a railroad junction?
a
chicago is where a number of railroad lines met.
b
chicago is near detroit, the motor city of the united states.
c
chicago is known for its ethnic diversity and lively culture.
d
chicago’s location on lake michigan and the middle of the country allowed goods to be shipped out of the city after they arrived by railroad.
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in the western part of the united states, the main natural resources are minerals, timber, and water. the resources have been used for mining, building homes, irrigation, and use in the cities. how has the way people managed the natural resources in the west changed since the 1800’s?
a
today, people are trying to manage the use of resources to preserve them.
b
parks have been eliminated so loggers can use the forest trees and engineers can build dams.
c
people buy or trade from other regions to meet their needs.
d
there are no restrictions or regulations on the use of natural resources.