Quiz Bowl Beta Social Studies

What was the main cause of the American Revolution?

• The colonists wanted to expand westward.

• The British government imposed high taxes on American colonies.

• The American colonies wanted to adopt a new language.

• The British government refused to trade with the American colonies.

Which document officially ended the American Revolution and recognized American independence?

• The Constitution

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Treaty of Paris (1783)

• The Magna Carta

Who was the President of the Confederate States during the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

What was the primary issue that led to the Civil War?

• Taxation without representation

• The right to bear arms

• Slavery

• Women's suffrage

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for making laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

How many amendments does the U.S. Constitution have?

• 10

• 27

• 50

• 100

What battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Bull Run

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Adams

Which branch of the U.S. government is responsible for interpreting laws?

• Executive

• Legislative

• Judicial

• Military

What was the last major battle of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Yorktown

• Battle of Saratoga

• Battle of Bunker Hill

• Battle of Lexington and Concord