LEAP Social Studies Review- American History

Use your social studies knowledge and Source 1 to answer the question. Which term is most closely related to Source 1?

• representative democracy

• civic virtue

• unalienable rights

• limited government

Which reason was most important for members of the Continental Congress when choosing George Washington as commander of the Continental Army?

• Washington fought for the British in past battles.

• Washington had more land and wealth than others did.

• Washington formed a close friendship with the French.

• Washington had military experience and the ability to unite people.

Which statement best explains how Washington’s leadership affected the American Revolution?

• He gathered together troops with plenty of training.

• He made sure the soldiers had enough food and supplies.

• He helped the army to succeed although they had many challenges.

• He won the support of many nations even though they fought each other.

The painting of George Washington leading the Continental Army across the Delaware River, shown in Source 3, is ______ because it was created ______ the event that it shows.

• a primary source

• during

• a claim

• a secondary source

• evidence

Which statement describes the role of George Washington in early America?

• He wrote the U.S. Constitution.

• He was the author of the Bill of Rights.

• He was the first president of the United States.

• He led the U.S. Army for a lifetime term.

How was the new government of the United States different from Britain’s monarchy?

• Only the U.S. government required citizens to pay taxes.

• Only citizens in the United States could make treaties with foreign nations.

• Only the United States required citizens to join the military.

• Only citizens in the United States could vote for a president to lead them.

Which statements best describe the relative location of the United States? Select the two correct answers.

• It is south of the equator.

• It is east of the prime meridian.

• It is in the Western Hemisphere.

• It is part of the continents of Europe and Asia.

• It is between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean.

Which circle on the map that shows the location of the continent of North America.

• A
• B

• C

• D

Which geographic feature is part of North America?

• Amazon rain forest

• Rocky Mountains

• Mediterranean Sea

• Sahara Desert

Which statement best describes an effect of the Thirteenth Amendment?

• It gave formerly enslaved people the right to vote.

• It protected formerly enslaved people from unfair pay for work.

• It abolished slavery throughout the United States.

• It allowed slavery to be legal in parts of the United States.