Letters Unit One

The box best represents which figure?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Locke

• George Washington

• Thomas Paine

is a system of government in which power is shared between the national and state governments.

• Federalism

• Communism

• Socialism

Which did the Federalists believe in and which did the Anti Federalists believe?

• Wanted to have a strong national republic

• Federalists

• Wanted small local governments

• Federalists

• Were against approving the Constitution

• Anti Federalists

• Supported the Constitution

• Anti Federalists

Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assasinated? (a)  

• Andrew Jackson

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• James K. Polk

The​ ________ of the branch of the U.S. Government carries out the law.​ (a)  

• Executive Branch

• Legislative Branch

• Judicial Branch

What is the primary purpose of letters in ancient civilizations?

• Communication

• Decoration

• Trade

• Navigation

Which ancient civilization is known for using cuneiform script in their letters?

• Egyptians

• Sumerians

• Romans

• Greeks

In which form were letters typically sent in ancient Rome?

• Scrolls

• Tablets

• Parchments

• Books

What material was commonly used for writing letters in ancient Egypt?

• Papyrus

• Clay

• Stone

• Wood

Which famous historical figure is known for writing letters to his friend Atticus?

• Julius Caesar

• Cicero

• Augustus

• Nero