Citizenship Branches of Government

Underground Railroad

Regions of the U.S.

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Question 1 - 10

• What is the difference between a right and a responsibility?

Answer 1 – 10

• Rights:– Freedoms given to us by the constitution

• Responsibilities:– Duties that we are expected to fulfill

Question 1 - 20

• Give an example of one right and one responsibility citizens have?

Answer 1 – 20 • Rights:– Freedom of Speech, Religion, Petition, etc– Right to own property

Responsibilities:– Pay taxes– Get an education– Register for Selective Services

Question 1 - 30

• This year some school districts in Ohio have had 17 snow days! Many of these school districts will have to make up the missed days at the end of the school year. There are many arguments for and against extending the school year. Give an example of both.

Answer 1 – 30

• For extending the school year:– Students will receive the learning they missed

• Against extending the school year:– It will cost the schools more money to keep the

buildings open (Electricity, staff)

Question 1 - 40

• The Solon Board of Education is considering having all Solon students wear uniforms to school next year. As a concerned citizen, what is one way you could influence the decision of the state representatives?

Answer 1 – 40

• You can write a letter or email• You can petition

Question 1 - 50Year Number of Citizens Participating in

Voting (in thousands)

1996 96.390

2000 105,594

2004 122,349

2008 131,407

What conclusion can be made from the data displayed in the table above?

Answer 1 – 50

•The number of voters has increased

Question 2 - 10

• What does a system of checks and balances protect against?

Answer 2 – 10

• It prevents one branch from becoming too powerful

Question 2 - 20

• What are the 3 branches of government?

Answer 2 – 20

• Executive• Legislative• Judicial

Question 2 - 30

• What is the responsibility of the Judicial branch?

Answer 2 – 30

• Interpret the laws

Question 2 - 40

• What is the responsibility of the Legislative branch?

Answer 2 – 40

• Make the laws

Question 2 - 50

• What is the responsibility of the Executive branch?

Answer 2 – 50

• Enforce the laws

Question 3 - 10

• What is the Underground Railroad?

Answer 3 – 10

• A system of safe houses and hiding places that helped runaway slaves escape to freedom in Canada

Question 3 - 20

• What was the purpose of the Underground Railroad?

Answer 3 – 20

• To help slaves escape to the North

Question 3 - 30

• What could slaves be punished for?

Answer 3 – 30

• Running away• Trying to learn to read• Speaking their own language

Question 3 - 40

• How was Ohio important to the anti-slavery movement?

Answer 3 – 40

• Ohio was a free state making it an important part of the Underground Railroad

• Ohio had the Ohio River as it’s natural border separating it from the Southern states that were not free (runaway slaves used this as a guide to know that freedom was on the other side).

Question 3 - 50

• Why did the Southern states sign the Northwest Ordinance in agreement that the new states of the north would forbid slavery?

Answer 3 – 50

• The South was ok with the North not having slaves because without slaves they wouldn’t be able to have large tobacco plantations and compete with the South

• Any runaway slaves had to be returned to their owners so the South was not in danger of losing their slaves to a free state such as Ohio

Question 4 - 10

• What were the 3 regions of the U.S. in the early 1800s?

Answer 4 – 10

• North region• South region• West region

Question 4 - 20

• Describe the physical and economic characteristics of the North.

Answer 4 – 20

• Rocky and thin soil

• Large cities, manufacturing, factories

Question 4 - 30

• Describe the physical and economic characteristics of the South.

Answer 4 – 30

• Coastal marshes/plains

• Plantations, farming (tobacco or cotton)

Question 4 - 40

• Describe the physical and economic characteristics of the West.

Answer 4 – 40

• Rich soil, plains

• Inexpensive farming, growing cities and towns

Question 4 - 50

• Think about the physical characteristics of the South. Why were tobacco and cotton plantations successful in the 1800s?

Answer 4 – 50

• Warm climate• Long growing season• Rich fertile soil