Units 4-6 Social Studies Review

This person was the Commander and Chief of the Continental Army and elected president in 1789 and 1792.

• Alexander Hamilton

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• George Washington

Who was the group of men who acted out in response to the Stamp Act?

• Sons of Liberty

• Patriots

• Boston Party

• Founding Fathers

What happened when the Treaty of Paris was signed?

• The United States surrendered to Great Britain.

• The United States granted Great Britain land for military bases.

• The United States gained independence from Great Britain.

• Great Britain transferred naval ships to the Unites States.

Evelyn Beatrice Hall said, I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it. What amendment was she describing?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Third Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

What does the Judicial Branch do?

• Vetoes Laws

• Changes Laws

• Proposes Laws

• Interprets Laws

A presidential veto of a law is an example of...

• due process

• judicial activism

• individual rights

• checks and balances

What river was used during the Lewis and Clark Expedition?

• Missouri River

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Colorado River

What happened as a result of the Louisiana Purchase?

• The state of Texas was added to the United States.

• The United States extended to the Pacific Ocean.

• The size of the United States doubled.

• The Rocky Mountains became part of the United States.

Why did the War of 1812 start?

• quartering soldiers

• gaining independence

• controlling territory in Canada

• sailing the Atlantic Ocean freely

Why were plantations established in southern states?

• Mild winters and warm summers

• Protection from hurricane surges

• Large amount of spring snow melt

• Heavy rainfall in winter and summer