3rd SS Q1 Proficiency Exam Review

Label the World's 5 Oceans.

a

b

c

d

e

f

Southern Ocean

Indian Ocean

Pacific Ocean 2

Arctic Ocean

Pacific Ocean

Atlantic Ocean

Hey there, young explorers! James and Aria are on a quest to discover the true meaning behind one of America's most iconic symbols. Can you help them figure out what the Statue of Liberty stands for?

• It symbolizes freedom and democracy.

• It is a museum dedicated to American History.

• It is a bridge connecting two states.

• It is a memorial for fallen soldiers.

Imagine you're visiting the United States with your friends Charlotte, Jackson, and Kai. How does the iconic Statue of Liberty greet you as you sail into New York Harbor?

• It stands at the entrance of New York Harbor and represents hope and freedom

• It serves as a lighthouse for ships entering the harbor

• It hosts annual sports events

• It functions as a government building for local offices

Imagine you're on a time-traveling adventure with Michael and Evelyn, and you've landed right in the middle of the Boston Tea Party! Why was this event such a big deal in the American Revolution?

• marked the start of the American Revolution

• was a protest against British taxation

• led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence

• resulted in the Boston Massacre

Imagine you're in a history class with Michael and Isla, and your teacher asks: Who were the main authors of the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson

• Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and John Adams

• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

• Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and Benjamin Franklin

Imagine you're Zoe, James, and Harper, and you're on a mission to uncover the true purpose of the Declaration of Independence. Was it to:

• declare independence from Britain

• establish a new government

• create a new constitution

• form an alliance with France

Based on Source 2 and Source 3 and your knowledge of social studies, which statement best explains why the colonists felt the need to write the Declaration of Independence?

• They felt they had not been represented in decisions made by Parliament.

• They wanted more control over natural resources in the colonies.

• They were going to sign a treaty to become part of France.

• They were angry over the amount of taxes they had to pay.

Based on Source 3, the colonists used all of the following methods to protest against the British except which one?

• A) Burning the British flag.

• B) Destroying homes and property.

• C) Negotiating with the King for lower prices.

• D) Marching and protesting in the streets.

The colonists responded to Parliament’s attempts to tax and tighten its control over the colonies by:

• accepting the taxes and regulations without protest

• organizing boycotts and protests against British goods

• seeking assistance from other European nations

• moving back to England

Based on Sources 1 and 3, why did the Boston colonists feel justified in destroying the tea cargo?

• They knew Parliament planned to declare war on them soon.

• They were able to buy tea from the Dutch and Spanish at much cheaper prices.

• They believed Parliament was giving an unfair advantage to British merchants.

• They wanted to control all of the merchandise that came into and out of the port of Boston.