Social Studies UIL Tryouts

Front

What effect occurred because both European nations wanted to control lands in North America?

Back

French and Indian War

Front

Which laws were enacted by the British to punish the colonists for the pictured event?

Back

Intolerable Acts

Front

Where was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

Back

Yorktown

Front

Who is famous for the quote: "I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country" and was hung as a spy by the British in 1776?

Back

Nathan Hale

Front

Who is the political leader described below?
* Elected to Virginia House of Burgesses at the age of 26
* Wrote the Declaration of Independence in 1776
* Elected as the third President of the United States in 1800

Back

Thomas Jefferson

Front

Who was a Patriot and writer, whose pamphlet Common Sense convinced many Americans it was time to declare independence from Britain?

Back

Thomas Paine

Front

The Mayflower Compact is a __________.

Back

Plan of government written by the Pilgrims

Front

Complete the sentence about the United States Government: *Legislative Branch - Makes the laws *Judicial Branch - Decides the meaning of laws *Executive Branch - ____________________

Back

Carries out the laws

Front

Who is the leader of the judicial branch?

Back

President

Front

What new industry created a growing demand for products made from oil?

Back

Automobile