Social Studies Common Assessment #2 Review

· Massachusetts delegate to First and Second Continental Congress

· Co-author and signer of the Declaration of Independence

· First Vice President of the United States

· Second President of the United States

Which famous American is being described here?

• James Madison

• John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

· Commander of Continental Army

· leader of Constitutional Convention

· Lost Philadelphia to British in 1777

· Accepted British surrender at Yorktown

• Benedict Arnold

• Patrick Henry

• George Washington

• John Adams

Which of these was a major ADVANTAGE for the American colonists during the Revolutionary War?

• a wealthy government

• a large and well-trained Navy

• an established and powerful Army

• an understanding of local geography

During the American Revolution, some things helped the colonists and some things helped British troops. Which of these HELPED the American colonists?

• They had a larger military.

• Colonists all lived in major cities.

• All colonists supported the Revolution.

• They knew the land where the fighting took place.

Which statement BEST describes the political principle of "popular sovereignty"?

• People must not start a revolution.

• Citizenship should be based on participation.

• Citizens give the government the power to rule.

• All people should have the right to vote.

What is the name of the city shown as number 2 on the map above and is known by the nickname, "City of Brotherly Love"?

• Gettysburg

• Washington, DC

• New York City

• Philadelphia

Look at the map. Which number represents the city of Boston?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which reason best explains why it is important to respect the rights of other people?

• to make sure people follow the law

• to make sure people pay their taxes

• to keep people healthy

• to keep the community safe

The problems experienced by the British colonists were BEST expressed in which document?

• The Preamble

• Declaration of Independence

• Federalist Papers

• Bill of Rights

What is the name of the body of water represented by the number 4 on this map?

• Mississippi River

• Great Lakes

• Gulf of Mexico

• Erie Canal