3rd Grade LEAP Part B-2

Use the map to answer the question. Which statements best describe the relative location of Mexico? Select the two correct answers.

• It is south of the United States.

• It is west of the Pacific Ocean.

• It is in the Southern Hemisphere.

• It is part of the continent of North America.

• It is north of Canada.

Use the map to answer the questions. Part A: Fill in the circle on the map that shows the location of the continent of Africa.

Use the map to answer the questions. Part B: Which geographic feature is part of Africa?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Rocky Mountains

• Mississippi River

Use the excerpt to answer the question. Excerpt from a speech by Susan B. Anthony (1873): “I stand before you tonight to say that every citizen, whether man or woman, must have the right to vote. It is not a privilege to be given—it is a right that belongs to all.” Which statement best describes an effect of the Nineteenth Amendment?

• It gave all citizens freedom of speech.

• It gave women the right to vote in elections.

• It ended slavery in the United States.

• It allowed women to run for President.

Use the excerpt to answer the questions. Adapted from “Equal Schools for All” (1954) by Linda Hart “Every child should be able to attend a school that gives them the chance to learn and grow. Separate schools based on race are not fair. All students deserve the same quality of education no matter their background.” Part A: What is Linda Hart most likely arguing in favor of in the excerpt?

• Building more schools in rural areas

• Allowing students to choose their teachers

• Giving all students access to the same quality of education

• Teaching different subjects in each school

Use the excerpt to answer the questions. Adapted from “Equal Schools for All” (1954) by Linda Hart “Every child should be able to attend a school that gives them the chance to learn and grow. Separate schools based on race are not fair. All students deserve the same quality of education no matter their background.” Part B: Select the phrase that best supports the answer to Part A.

• Every child should be able to attend a school that gives them the chance to learn and grow.

• Separate schools based on race are not fair.

• All students deserve the same quality of education no matter their background.

• Building more schools helps more students learn.

Use the picture to answer the questions. Part A: Which phrase describes the purpose of the Statue of Liberty?

• to honor the country’s first president

• to welcome immigrants arriving in the United States

• to celebrate the discovery of a new continent

• to show respect for American farmers

Use the picture to answer the questions. Part B: Which statement describes something the Statue of Liberty is remembered for?

• It stands as a symbol of freedom and hope.

• It honors the people who ended the Civil War.

• It was built to celebrate the first space mission.

• It represents the first written laws in the country.