Exploring Maps and American History

What is a map?

• A map is a visual representation of an area.

• A map is a type of computer program.

• A map is a collection of random numbers.

• A map is a physical object made of wood.

What is geography?

• Geography is the study of animal behavior.

• Geography is the analysis of historical events.

• Geography focuses solely on climate change.

• Geography is the study of the Earth

What are latitude and longitude?

• Latitude measures temperature variations, while longitude measures altitude.

• Latitude is the distance from the North Pole, and longitude is the distance from the South Pole.

• Latitude and longitude are used to measure time zones across the globe.

• Latitude is the distance north or south of the equator, and longitude is the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian.

What is the equator?

• The equator is an imaginary line around the middle of the Earth, that divides it into two parts.

• The equator is a physical boundary separating the continents.

• The equator is a line of latitude that marks the northernmost point of the Earth.

• The equator is a region known for its cold climate.

What is a compass rose?

• A compass rose is a figure that shows the cardinal directions on a map.

• A compass rose is a tool used for measuring distances on a map.

• A compass rose is a decorative element used in architecture.

• A compass rose is a type of flower found in gardens.

Who ruled the USA before it became a country?

• Great Britain

• France

• Portugal

• Spain

How many representatives were sent to the Second Continental Congress?

• 72

• 32

• 13

• 45

What was the name of city where the delegates from the Second Continental Congress met to support the American Revolution?

• Boston

• New York

• Philadelphia

• California

When was the final draft of the Constitution approved?

• March 1, 1781

• September 17, 1787

• July 4, 1776

• June 21, 1788

Name the five men who formed the Committee of 5 to draft the Declaration of Independence.

• Henry Knox, John Marshall, Gouverneur Morris, James Monroe, Richard Henry Lee

• Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, Robert R. Livingston

• Thomas Paine, Patrick Henry, John Hancock, Charles Carroll, Elbridge Gerry

• George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, Samuel Adams