5th Social Studies Semester Review

The main purpose of the Declaration of Independence was to...

• Make King George give the colonies more money

• Tell the King how much the colonists loved him

• To state why the colonies were wanting independence from Great Britain

• To encourage colonists to become soldiers

Which of the below is the best cause of the American Revolution?

• the need for more land

• colonists being taxed without representation

• to become friends with American Indians

• losing the French and Indian War

A person that is "loyal" to the King of England was called a --

• Patriot

• Minute Men

• Loyalist

• Colonist

Why do we have a government system with three branches?

• To make sure the US is similar to England

• To make sure one branch is always more important

• To give people jobs

• To make sure that each branch of government is equal

Which branch of government INTERPRETS the laws?

• Judicial Branch

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Presidential Branch

What is the name of the LONGITUDE line at 0 degrees?

• Equator

• Tropic of Cancer

• Prime Meridian

• Tropic of Capricorn

Which of the following would NOT be helpful to the environment?

• Recycling

• Planting more trees

• Using a car everywhere you go

• Picking up litter

How many regions of the United States did we learn about?

• 3

• 2

• 7

• 5

What is this tool called that is used on a map?

• Scale

• Legend

• Key

• Title

Which founding father was considered the "father of the Constitution?"

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Jay

• James Madison

• George Washington