Social Studies 1

Why did the colonist write the Declaration of Independence in 1776?

• To create new laws

• to list the protest about the king

• To start a war with Great Britian

• To make France give up

What document is important in protecting our Freedoms Americans have ?

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• Articles of Confederation

How did Helen Keller and Ruby Bridges influence their community ?

• by leading protest

• by fighting for equal rights

• by creating new inventions

• by creating new jobs

During Maverick News you listened to each person tell their speech for position they were running for what exercise where your practicing ?

• voting

• following rules

• becoming informed

• making a protest

After you heared the speeches you went on to choose which candidates you liked the most what civic responsibility where you exercising?

• protesting

• voting

• following the rules

• becoming informed

Which of the following does not describe a community ?

• People who do things alone

• People who help each other

• people who follow the rules

• People who vote

Harriet Tubman is well known for ?

• Being blind and was able to read

• Helping slaves escape to freedom

• doing protest for equal rights

• went to an all white school

How did Ruby Bridges help her community ?

• She held protest

• She fought for equal rights

• She voted for candidates

• She listened to peoples speeches

Why are these three documents important to Americans?

• They can be found in Washington

• They describe our freedom and rules and rights everyone has

• They describe how it was in the older times

• Only the English people followed the rules

Which does not show how a person or citizen behaves when they are postive participators in their community ?

• attend board meetings and write to your mayor or govorner

• vote in school , city and national elections

• to attend rallies to support someone who is going to be giving a speech

• not vote or attend any school board meetings or rallies