5th Grade Social Studies DCFA # 3 Review

Which of these defines the term free market economy?

• someone who makes goods or provides services

• someone who buys goods and services

• a type of economy where people decide what to buy and sell

• a type of economy where government decides what people buy and sell

This painting by John Gast represents the American idea of –

• Manifest Destiny

• Federalism

• Free Market Economy

• Trail of Tears

Which event occurred BEFORE the dates on the timeline?

• Civil War

• Texas Revolution

• American Revolution

• Mexican-American War

One reason that the United States declared war on Great Britain and fought the War of 1812 was because –

• the British wanted the U.S. territory gained in the Louisiana Purchase.

• the British wanted to help Chief Joseph and the Nez Percé escape.

• the British wanted to help end slavery in the U.S.

• the British were interrupting trade by taking U.S. ships and sailors.

When someone has been accused of a crime, the Bill of Rights states that he or she has —

• to be arrested.

• to be put in jail.

• ten days to hire a lawyer.

• the right to a fair trial.

One way that the United States Constitution can be changed is —

• through trial by jury.

• by making a Constitutional Amendment.

• by bringing back the Articles of Confederation.

• through action of the British Parliament.

Which branch of government is associated with the Supreme Court?

• A. Congressional

• B. Judicial

• C. Executive

• D. Legislative

President Thomas Jefferson asked Lewis and Clark to explore the Louisiana Territory. This expedition (1804-1806) was important because –

• it added Texas to the United States.

• it opened the west to further U.S. settlement.

• it allowed people to use the Transcontinental Railroad.

• it settled the problems with the American Indians who lived in this area.

The Forty-Niners were a group of people who –

• helped build the Transcontinental Railroad.

• went west to live in religious freedom.

• developed land in California called ranchos.

• moved to California in hopes of finding gold.

People such as Settler 1 came to the New World mostly because .

• they were hoping to discover riches
• they wanted freedom of religion

• the Spanish offered them free land

• they wanted to convert the Native Americans