Social Studies 5th grade UIL Fall 1

What colonial event is being depicted in the illustration?

• Pirates on Barbary Coast

• Firing on Old Ironsides

• Boston Tea Party

• Protests at New York City

Which law passed in Great Britain placed a tax on printed materials in the colonies?

• Printers Act

• Stamp Act

• Townsend Acts

• Virginia Act

What was the purpose of the First Continental Congress held in Philadelphia in 1774?

• To discuss actions the colonies could take in response to the Intolerable Acts

• To plan the inauguration of the first United States President

• To negotiate a trade agreement with Mexico

• To arrange a resettlement policy for the Iroquois Indians

The battle at Charlestown, Massachusetts on June 17, 1775 is more commonly known as--

• Battle of Massachusetts Bay

• Battle of Plymouth Rock

• Battle of San Juan Hill

• Battle of Bunker Hill

How did Washington's victory at Saratoga affect the Revolutionary War?

• Ended British hope of victory in the colonies

• It was the War's turning point

• Brought Mexico into the War

• Cost the United States an alliance with the Cherokee Indians

Why did the British start a new military strategy after the capture of Savannah, Georgia?

• They believed that many people in this region were still loyal to King George III

• Reinforcements came from France to assist them

• A supply ship from Great Britain sank off the Texas coast

• Mexico attacked the Southern colonies

Who is this colonial political leader?

Key leader in the Continental Congress

Served as an ambassador in Europe

Elected second President of the United States in 1796

• Thomas Paine

• Roger Williams

• Ethan Allen

• John Adams

Which Virginia Patriot, famous for his bold speeches in support of American independence, is known for this quote?

"I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty or give me death!"

• Benjamin Rush

• George Wythe

• Patrick Henry

• Josiah Bartlett

What is a basic difference in a monarchy and a representative government?

• How the leadership comes to power

• Who determines the prices and standards for the products

• Degree of control the government has in business

• Difference in religious standards

The House of Burgesses was a law-making assembly in which colony?

• Rhode Island

• Virginia

• Massachusetts Bay

• Connecticut