SS Benchmark Review

What is a colony?

• a settlement or piece of land owned by another country

• a piece of land

• a group of people living somewhere

Which of the following states were NOT apart of the 13 Colonies? CHECK ALL THAT APPLY!

• California

• North Dakota

• Connecticut

• New Hampshire

• New Jersey

What was the Westward Expansion?

• a time where people moved South to escape freedom and financial security

• a time where people moved from Africa to the United States of America

• a time where people moved West to escape slavery & have financial freedom

What were the social issues people dealt with during the Westward Expansion? (Issues people had in society)

• People wanted to move to the United States

• People wanted to leave the South and move west to escape slavery and colonization

• People wanted to move to get larger houses and cars

What were the economic issues people dealt with during the Westward Expansion? (Issues people had with the economy or money or land)

• The English and Europeans, along with the government, were forcing people to give up their land (i.e. Native Americans, American Indians, etc.)

• The English and American Indians (Native Americans) were working together

• Masters and their slaves were working together to both produce money

• There were no issues because all races were making money during this time period

What were the political issues people dealt with during the Westward Expansion? (Issues with politics or the government)

• The government made Native Americans become slaves

• The English and settlers voted for people who could be in control of the land

• The English worked with the government to move American Indians (Native Americans) off of their land and onto reservations

Which city and state in South Carolina was the meeting and selling location for slaves coming to the United States?

• Columbia, South Carolina

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Winnsboro, South Carolina

How many continents are there in the world?

• 50 continents

• 7 continents

• 8 continents

• 25 continents

Which state do you currently live in?

• Columbia

• South Carolina

• United States of America

• North Carolina

Which continent do you currently live in?

• North America

• South America

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe