Social Studies Chapter 1

The War of 1812 began when America declared war on France.

• True

• False

George Washington was a great blessing to America because he was a just ruler.

• True

• False

The French and Indian War started because both the British and the French claimed the same land.

• True

• False

What are the TWO things God says identify a good ruler?

• Make promises

• Fear God

• Be just

How do historians think people got to the Americas?

• By crossing Central America

• By crossing Greenland

• By crossing the Bering Strait

When did the first Europeans arrive in America

• 1776

• 1812

• 1492

Which English evangelist traveled to the American colonies to preach?

• George Washington

• George Whitefield

• Christopher Columbus

What are the TWO reasons colonists gave for not paying taxes to the British government?

• The colonists did not get to vote on laws the British government was making for them

• The colonists did most of the fighting during the French and Indian War

• The colonists did get to vote on laws the British government was making for them

• The colonists wanted the King of England to visit them

The Constitution gives the people the power to choose ______ to Congress.

• governors

• presidents

• representatives

• judges

What was one cause of the War of 1812?

• Britain and France respected America at sea.

• The Americans thought France was still treating them like a colony.

• The British forced some American sailors to fight for the British Navy.

• The Americans dumped tea in Boston Harbor