Social Studies Review

What is another name for the Revolutionary War?

• The war for Tea

• The war for Britain

• The War for America

• The War for Independence

Who was king during the American Revolution?

• George Washington

• King George III

• King Jefferson

• King Harold

"Taxation without representation" was OK with the colonists.

• True

• False

This act required the colonists to pay a tax on various forms of papers

• The stamp act

• The sugar act

• The quartering act

• The British Act

What was the Declaration of Independence?

• A document saying they wanted to drink Tea

• A law that colonist had to pay for the war debt

• A document saying the Colonists want to be free from Britain

• the place where the British surrendered

What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

• Article 1

• Preamble

• Constitution

• A paragraph

What is NOT a goal of the Constitution?

• form a more perfect union

• establish justice

• be prepared in school

• ensure domestic tranquility

What action is required to stop a new bill?

• Veto

• Impeach

• Override

• Refuse

The first ten amendments to the US Constitution are called.

• Bill of Rights

• The Government

• The Legislative Branch

• The Declaration of Independence

All men are created equal and Life Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness: These phrases are still important today

• True

• False