Social Studies UNIT 2 Review

The Declaration of Independence-

• Provides the structure and organization of our government.

• Explains the rights of the people; Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of happiness.

• Ensures that citizens have equal rights and opportunities to express their opinions.

The Constitution-

• Provides the structure and organization of our government.

• Explains the rights of the people; Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of happiness.

• Ensures that citizens have equal rights and opportunities to express their opinions.

Bill of Rights-

• Provides the structure and organization of our government.

• Explains the rights of the people; Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of happiness.

• Ensures that citizens have equal rights and opportunities to express their opinions.

Why is the date of June 19,1865 important and celebrated in Texas (Juneteenth)?

• A. It is the day Texas gained its independence from Mexico

• B. To celebrate the day the Bill of Rights was signed.

• C. To celebrate the day Texas slaves gained their freedom

All of the following are examples of cultural celebrations EXCEPT-

• A. Cinco de Mayo

• B. St. Patrick's Day

• C. 100th Day of School

• D. Kwanzaa

The author Laura Ingalls Wilder lived with her family on the prairie and she wrote books based on her experiences of life on the prairie. Her books are important because-

• A. They teach us to be kind and friendly

• B. They help us understand the communities from the past

• C. They inform us on how to take shelter when a storm occurs

Which of the four listed down below is NOT a celebration celebrated in a community?

• Borderfest

• Juneteenth

• Westfest

• Worldwide Math Day

Cinco de Mayo, St. Patricks's Day, and Kwanzaa are all...

• Only U.S. Holidays

• Days learned from a TV show

• Cultural celebrations learned from your community

• Holidays learned and celebrated in schools only

Carmen Lomas Garza is a-

• State representative of Mexico

• Painter/Artist from Texas

• Author from Mexican background born in Texas

• Teacher in San Antonio, Texas

What pet does Ms.Saldana have?

• A hamster

• A dog

• No pets at all

• A cat