Social Studies - 4A Quiz - Thurgood Marshall, Theodore Roosevelt, John Hancock, Irma Rangel

I lived long, long ago. I helped persuade people to claim freedom from England. I signed the Declaration of Independence. Who am I?

• John Hancock

• Abigail Adams

• Paul Revere

Thurgood Marshall High School was named for a famous American. How was he a good citizen?

• He helped sick and poor people to get well.

• He helped enslaved people to have freedom.

• He helped all children go to equal schools.

Thurgood Marshall was the first African American Supreme Court Justice. He fought for equal rights for women, children, prisoners, and the homeless. Which answer below is true about Thurgood Marshall?

• He believed all people should be treated unfairly.

• He did not think school was important.

• He did not like cats.

• He believed all people should be treated fairly.

The Declaration of Independence was written to declare our young country's independence from England. John Hancock was the first person to sign it. This shows that John Hancock was brave and __________.

• mad

• bored

• funny

• believed the Declaration of Independence was important

Who was the first African American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States?

• Frederick Douglass

• Clarence Thomas

• Thurgood Marshall

A camper stayed at Yellowstone National Park for a vacation. Who created Yellowstone National Park and a system of national parks?

• Founding Fathers

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Barack Obama

Why was Irma Rangel an important government leader in Texas?

• Because she worked to get money for schools

• Because she created great works of art

• Because she made very good grades in college