U.S. History Pretest

Hope you had a great summer! Excited to be back in school?

• Not at all.

• Um, I guess

• I'm ready to be back.

• I love school and wish we never left!

What's your favorite subject in school?

• E.L.A.

• Science

• Math

• Social Studies

How confident are you in your knowledge of U.S. History!

• Not at all

• a little

• I know some stuff about the history of the United States.

• Move over Bassi! I know more about this stuff than you!

What is the capital of the United States?

• New York City

• Washington D.C

• London

• Albany

The first government of the the United States was the

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

• U.S. Constitution

• The Empire

The three branches of government in the United States are

• Senate, House of Representatives, Congress

• White House, Supreme Court, Federal

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• State, Federal, Concurrent

How many Senators are in the United States?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 9

How many representatives are in the House of Representatives?

• 50

• 100

• 435

• 9

Presidents are elected for ___ year terms.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

• Manifest destiny 
•  Monroe Doctrine 
•  Great Awakening 
• Louisiana Purchase