Studies Weekly-Unit 1 Test Review

Organize these options into the right categories:

What DOES cause a community to change

What DOES NOT cause a community to change

Groups:

(a) DOES cause community changes

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(b) DOES NOT cause community changes

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Match the following vocabulary words with its definition.

• community

• a belief or behavior passed down from generation to generation

• century

• a display of a list of events in chronological order

• Founding Fathers

• a time period of 100 years

• timeline

• a group of men who helped create the United States

• traditions

• a group of people who live in the same place or share a common bond

A group of people that live, work, or play together is called a ​ (a)  

• community

• classroom

• school

• local

Answer explanation

The question asks about a term for a group of people living, working, or playing together. Among the options provided, 'community' is the most appropriate answer. A community refers to a group of people who share a common geographic location, interests, or goals.

Communities work ​ (a)   to help each other meet their ​ (b)   .

• together

• needs

Answer explanation

The question is asking about how communities operate and what they do for each other. The correct answers are 'together' and 'needs'. The phrase 'work together' signifies collective effort within a community. And 'meet their needs' signifies the purpose of this collective effort. So, communities work 'together' to satisfy their 'needs'.

What are formal rules that apply to everyone in a community called?

• members

• problems

• rights

• laws

Answer explanation

The question asks about formal rules that are applicable to everyone in a community. While members, problems, and rights could be associated with a community, they are not formal rules. Laws, however, are established rules that everyone in a community must follow, making 'laws' the correct answer.

Which sentence describes how a community provides recreation opportunities for its citizens?

• Some people teach their children at home.

• Businesses need communication systems to grow.

• Governments create parks and trails.

• Trains and buses provide transportation options.

Answer explanation

The question asks which sentence describes how a community provides recreation opportunities for its citizens. The correct answer is 'Governments create parks and trails.' This statement explains that governments, which manage community resources, provide recreational opportunities by creating parks and trails for citizens to use.

​ (a)   is remembered for settling a new land.

• Daniel Boone

• Benjamin Franklin

• Alexander Hamilton

• George Washington

Answer explanation

Daniel Boone is the correct choice because he is known for his exploration and settlement of what is now Kentucky, whereas Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, and George Washington are known for their roles in the establishment of the United States, but not specifically for settling new lands.

Alexander Hamilton created our bank system and was the right-hand man of _______________.

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Madison

Answer explanation

The question refers to Alexander Hamilton's contribution to the American banking system and his close association with one of the historical figures provided as options. The correct answer is George Washington, as Hamilton was a trusted aide and advisor to Washington during his presidency.

Which sentence best demonstrates that the Founding Fathers contributed to the expansion of the country?

• The Founding Fathers established military bases.

• The Founding Fathers wanted to limit new communities.

• The new government provided support to the new communities.

• The new government limited settlers from developing new communities.

Answer explanation

The question addresses the contribution of the Founding Fathers in the country's expansion. The answer shows that they accomplished this by providing support to new communities through the new government. This facilitated the development and growth of these communities, leading to the country's expansion.

The most likely reason the Founding Fathers agreed to help write the Constitution is because they ​ (a)   ​ ​ .

• needed new jobs

• believed in building a strong country

• were the only ones who could write

• wanted more power

Answer explanation

The most likely reason the Founding Fathers agreed to help write the Constitution is because they believed in building a strong country. They were eager to establish a strong nation, a goal that could be achieved through the creation of a Constitution that would govern and unite the states. This option fits best with their historical motives and actions.