Unit 4 Social Studies Review

Someone asked Sage, "Why was the U.S. Constitution written?" and he replied...

• It stated the day we celebrate our independence.

• It listed complaints against the British king.

• It was an agreement to end the American Revolution.

• It set new rules for the country to follow.

Michael is reading about the "consent of the governed." What does that phrase mean?

Select 3 correct answers.

• The people set up the government.

• The people get to break the law.

• The people give the government its power.

• The people have the power to change the government.

• The people give up their rights to the government.

Marco, Evan, Piper, and Matthew are studying the United States Constitution. They come across the Bill of Rights added in 1791 and wonder why it was added. What is the reason?

• 1. The Founding Fathers thought the Constitution was too short.

• 1. The Supreme Court decided to add amendments.

• 1. The American people wanted more rights added.

• 1. The colonists voted to add amendments.

Nathan is researching information about a U.S. President. He would like to answer the question, "What led this person to run for the office of president?" Why would it be important for Nathan to gather many different sources of information when researching?

• 1. Different sources may have different types of information.

• 1. Different sources may have more illustrations.

• 1. Different sources may have the same type of information.

• 1. Different sources may have different authors.

Mariam is researching why the Declaration of Independence was written.

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• to give power to leaders in the government

• to create a plan for each state

• to announce freedom from Great Britain

• to choose leaders to make and carry out laws

Rebecca is working on a school project about influential figures in American history. She decides to focus on Ruby Bridges. If she wants to find more information about Ruby Bridges on the internet, which keywords should she include in her search?

• American artist

• African American historical figure

• Founding Father

• Colonist

The founding fathers were a group of businessmen and wealthy plantation owners. They brought the first 13 English colonies in America together and they fought for independence from Britain. They wrote and signed documents that are still important to the United States today. By writing the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of rights, the founding fathers gave the power of governing to the citizens of the U.S. and away from the King. The Founding Fathers are seven men known as: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison.

How did the Founding Fathers contribute to the creation of new communities?

• 1. They allowed the people to govern themselves and create a government with a separation of power. 

• 1. They gave the people money to buy land, build big houses, and ensured all of their family members were free to break the laws.

• 1. They fought the Revolutionary War to keep the communities in the colonies as the King of England wanted them to be.

• 1. They kept the rules and laws for the new government the same as those from England.

Ethan knew the answer to the last question was "They allowed the people to govern themselves and create a government with a separation of power."

Which statement from the text supports (or proves) that answer?

• 1. The founding fathers were a group of businessmen and wealthy plantation owners.

• 1. They brought the first 13 English colonies in America together and they fought for independence from Britain.

• 1. They wrote and signed documents that are still important to the United States today.

• 1. The Founding Fathers are seven men known as: George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, John Jay and James Madison.

When Omar was creating his presentation, he learned that Ruby Bridges' father often called Ruby a "brave little girl."

How did Ruby show characteristics of good citizenship?