Week 24 SS - The Job Fair

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Week 24 SS - The Job Fair

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Ladies who used to wash laundry by hand were called ____________.

maids

washerwomen

labor union

washing machines

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The circle graph below shows the percentage of Mississippians within each job sector during the year 2012. Use the image to answer questions 6-8.
Graph of percentages of jobs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast by sector in 2012

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What percent of jobs on the Mississippi Gulf Coast were in manufacturing?

11%

12%

8%

17%

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The circle graph below shows the levels of education of workers in the United States. Use the image to answer questions 9-10.

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Which level of education do most workers have?

Less Than High School

Doctoral or Professional Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College, No Degree

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Which sector is one of the single largest employers in the state?

government

manufacturing

agricultural

tourism

Which of the following was NOT mentioned as a product of Mississippi farms?

Eggs and poultry

Soybeans, corn, and wheat

Cotton and cloth

Citrus trees and sugarcane

Complete the following sentence: Nearly a _______ of Mississippians work in farming.

third

fifth

sixth

seventh

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Ladies who used to wash laundry by hand were called ____________.

maids

washerwomen

labor union

washing machines

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What event inspired the first labor unions in Mississippi?

In 1866, a group of poor, black washerwomen went on strike because they felt underpaid.

In 1866, the mayor decided to buy washing machines for the washerwomen.

In 1866, a group of poor, black washerwomen wrote to the mayor for more job opportunities.

In 1866, wealthy white women spoke out on behalf of poor, black washerwomen.

The circle graph below shows the levels of education of workers in the United States. Use the image to answer questions 9-10.

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Which level of education do most workers have?

Less Than High School

Doctoral or Professional Degree

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Some College, No Degree

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What percent of workers have a doctorate or professional degree?

1%

2%

3%

4%

What event inspired the first labor unions in Mississippi?

In 1866, a group of poor, black washerwomen went on strike because they felt underpaid.

In 1866, the mayor decided to buy washing machines for the washerwomen.

In 1866, a group of poor, black washerwomen wrote to the mayor for more job opportunities.

In 1866, wealthy white women spoke out on behalf of poor, black washerwomen.

In the year 2012, which field employed the greatest number of people?

Government and Military

Leisure and Hospitality

Manufacturing

Construction

Which field employed the least number of people?

Waste Management

Transportation

Health Care

Education

What percent of workers have a doctorate or professional degree?

1%

2%

3%

4%