Grade 3 Social Studies Unit 2 Summative Assessment

Who is the author of the Little House series of books?

• Kadir Nelson

• Tomie de Paola

• Laura Ingalls Wilder

• Carmen Lomas Garza

Who is the Mexican-American artist whose works reflect the everyday events in the lives of Mexican-Americans?

• Kadir Nelson

• Tomie de Paola

• Laura Ingalls Wilder

• Carmen Lomas Garza

Who is the Caldecott Award winner whose works highlight African-American culture and history?

• Kadir Nelson

• Tomie de Paola

• Laura Ingalls Wilder

• Carmen Lomas Garza

Who is the American writer and illustrator who has created more than 200 books and is known best for picture books such as Strega Nona?

• Kadir Nelson

• Tomie de Paola

• Laura Ingalls Wilder

• Carmen Lomas Garza

Freedom of speech, religion, and the press are guaranteed in the -

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Star-Spangled Banner

• Declaration of Independence

Where is the following text written? We hold these Truths to be self-evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, and that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.

• The Star-Spangled Banner

• The United States Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Bill of Rights

How do people demonstrate their cultural heritage at home? Select THREE correct answers.

How are the Declaration of Independence and the United States Constitution alike? Think about the question carefully. Then write your answer in the box below.