Social SIM Review 2025

Which of the following reason did France establish North American Colonies?

• search for Gold.

• establish places to trade fur.

• limit the spread of Christianity.

How did the geography of the New England Colonies affect it's economic development?

• Huge Harbors made it possible for shipbuilding, fishing, and whaling.

• milder climate provided longer periods of growth for cash crops.

Based on this excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. History, how did the House of Burgesses contribute to the democratic tradition of the United States?

• Created representative government and provided checks and balances.

• Created a strong central government and allowed no checks and balances.

Which historical events is this political cartoon associated with?

• The Boston Tea Party.

  The Navigation Acts

• Shays Rebellion.

  Northwest Ordinance

Which characteristics are associated with the American Revolution and the Civil War?

• Mercantilism.

  Thomas Paine

• New England Colonies

• Shipbuilding.

  Fishing.

• Civil War Era

• Jefferson Davis

  Slavery

• American Revolution Era

This diagram show what John Locke wrote about during the 17th century.

Which right completes the diagram?

• Property

• Education

• Privilege

Based on the quote, how did George Washington evade capture and save his army during the American Revolution?

• He focus his army near waterways to evade escape.

• He relied on the railroad and other means of transportation.

• weather conditions that hid his escape from the British.

Why did the US government encourage education as apart of the Northwest Ordinance?

• A belief that education was necessary for an orderly society.

• A belief that education was necessary to get lower taxes.

How did the 3/5 Compromise support slavery?

• It determined enslaved people could not be taxed by the states.

• Slaves were not actually free when it came to representation.

The English Bill of Rights

• Created separation of powers

• Enhanced the democratic election

• Limited the powers of the king and queen

• All the answers are correct