Social Studies Review #5

What event that occurred on June 10, 1865 is now celebrated as a federal holiday (second Independence Day)?

• It was announced all enslaved Texans were free under United States law

• Texas became a state in the U.S

• Sam Houston is named commander of the Texas forces during the Texas Revolution.

When was Texas Declaration of Independence signed?

• March6. 1836

• March 2, 1836

• April 21, 1836

According to Europeans how does water pollution and growing greenhouse gas can be overcome?

• increase contact among people

• decrease use of nuclear fuels

• fewer water safety laws

What did the U.S government set up in Texas to help African Americans find jobs and homes and began in Texas in September 1865? This effort attempted to curb violence as well.

• Institute of Texas Culture

• Mission Control Center

• Freedmen's Bureau

On June 7, 1776..... of Virginia introduced a key resolution to Congress that called the colonies " Free and Independent States" and all political connection with Britain totally disolved

• William Dawes

• Edward Braddock

• Richard Henry Lee

How many grievances are there in the Declaration of Independence?

• 25

• 26

• 27

was rung to announce the first reading of the Declaration of Independence, in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776

• Big Bend

• Tsar Bell

• Liberty Bell

How many states had to Ratify the Bill of Rights?

• 3/4

• 2/3

• 1/2

Which 3 states did not ratify the Bill of Rights?

• Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Georgia

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Georgia

When did the Bill of Rights became part of the Constitution?

• Dec. 15. 1791

• July 24, 1776

• Dec. 16, 1791