Social Studies: End of the Year Review

Which of the following best describes the good that the British Empire taxed with the Stamp Act?

• sugar

• tea

• manufactured goods

• paper documents

Based on your knowledge of Social Studies, why was Paul Revere's ride important to the American colonists?

• Paul Revere told colonists to run away and hide.

• Paul Revere asked colonists to talk to the Redcoats and make peace.

• Paul Revere warned the colonists that the British were coming.

• Paul Revere told the colonists to ignore the Redcoats and go about their business.

What is the main way George Washington helped the Revolution?

• He led the Continental Army.

• He founded Washington, D.C.

• He fought at the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

• He wrote the Declaration of Independence.

Why is July 4th celebrated in the United States?

• It is the day that Thomas Paine published Common Sense.

• It is the day that the British surrendered to the Continental Army.

• It is the day that the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia.

• It is the day that colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence from Britain and became a free country.

What slogan was created by Patriots that argued against British taxes?

• "Give me liberty or give me death."

• "No taxation without representation."

• "All men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."

• "United we stand, divided we fall."

Who were the Sons of Liberty?

• Colonists, known as American patriots, who protested against the British.

• People who followed King George's rule.

• A group of religious rebels.

• People who wanted to own land west of the Appalachian mountains.

George Washington most helped the American Revolution because he was the leader of the ________________.

• Continental Army

• British Army

• French Army

• Canadian Army

The American colonies wanted to be ______ of King George, so they could live and work on their own.

• commander

• a spy

• a mercenary

• independent

According to James Madison, what was the main flaw, or problem, with the Articles of Confederation?

• It did not protect people's rights.

• Congress did not have enough power.

• It could not protect the country from outsiders.

• The states could not make their own decisions.

Which amendment gives you the right to say what you think without the government interfering?

• Eighth Amendment

• First Amendment

• Tenth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment