GED Social Studies Test #6 2

Question 1

The Lewis and Clark Expedition (1804–1806) was commissioned by President Jefferson primarily to:

Accepted Answer

Explore the newly acquired Louisiana Territory and find a route to the Pacific

Answer

After the Louisiana Purchase (1803) doubled U.S. territory, Jefferson commissioned Lewis and Clark to explore the new land, map its geography, document its plants and animals, and find a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

Question 2

Which economic system is characterized by private ownership of property and businesses operating for profit?

Accepted Answer

Capitalism

Answer

Capitalism (also called a free market or market economy) is based on private ownership of the means of production, with prices and production determined by supply and demand. The profit motive drives economic activity.

Question 3

The Fourteenth Amendment (1868) primarily addressed:

Accepted Answer

Equal citizenship and due process rights for all persons born in the U.S.

Answer

The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born in the U.S. (including formerly enslaved people) and guaranteed equal protection under the law and due process rights. It has been central to many civil rights cases.

Question 4

The term "tariff" refers to a tax on:

Accepted Answer

Imported goods

Answer

A tariff is a tax placed on imported goods. Governments use tariffs to generate revenue and to protect domestic industries from foreign competition by making imported goods more expensive.

Question 5

The Renaissance (14th–17th century) was a cultural movement that emphasized:

Accepted Answer

Humanism, classical learning, and the arts

Answer

The Renaissance ("rebirth") was a period of renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture. It emphasized humanism (focus on human potential), art, literature, and science, marking a transition from the medieval to the modern era.

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GED Social Studies Test #6 2