Benchmark

Which organizations formed following the idea of the Albany Plan of Union?

• The Founding Fathers

• The Sons/Daughters of Liberty

• The Loyalists of America

• The House of Burgesses

Which statement best represents Benjamin Franklin’s purpose for creating this political cartoon?

• To demonstrate the idea that the colonies can only survive if they are united

• To persuade colonial leaders to come together and develop a constitution

• To identify different colonial regions

• To show that a snake cannot survive when broken into separate sections

Which two groups in American history are being described in columns A and B?

• Puritans and Pilgrims

• British and French

• Loyalists and Patriots

• Federalists and Antifederalists

According to this map, what would have angered colonists the most about the Proclamation of 1763?

• Took too much land from Canada

• Gave Florida to the French

• Limited their freedom to move west

• Encouraged raids by Native American Indians

What was the primary goal of the event shown in this picture?

• To promote support for King George III

• To protest the King's Tea Act

• To gain support and money for the British East India Tea Company

• To prevent the establishment of British military bases in the colonies

According to this cartoon, how did colonists feel about the laws created by Parliament?

• Repeal of unpopular laws was the only way out of the stocks.

• Colonists wished to continue to live under the king's rule.

• Colonists felt the laws were a fair and just punishment.

• The colonists felt restricted by the laws passed by the British government.

What was the significance of the excerpt above?

• It warned Europe that the Western Hemisphere was off limit

• It gave grains to Native Americans

• It caused the French Revolution

• It had no impact of foreign policy

What is a benchmark in the context of social studies?

• A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared

• A type of historical document

• A method of teaching

• A geographical location

Which of the following is an example of a benchmark in education?

• A student's personal diary

• Standardized test scores

• A teacher's lesson plan

• A school's architectural design

How can benchmarks be used in economic studies?

• To compare economic performance over time

• To design new currencies

• To create political alliances

• To establish new trade routes