3rd 9 Weeks Social Studies Exam 2026

The Declaration of Independence contains a list of complaints against ________. It was also meant to ________ in the coming years.

• 1. Parliament and King George III; 2. encourage foreign nations to assist the colonists

• 1. the Continental Congress; 2. discourage foreign nations from assisting the colonists

• 1. King Louis XVI; 2. encourage the British to surrender

• 1. the colonial assemblies; 2. establish a monarchy in America

What is most significant about the Second Continental Congress?

• It was at their meetings where they wrote the Olive Branch Petition to compromise with the King.

• It was through their discussions that the Declaration of Independence was born.

Why did Jefferson include the phrase that all men are entitled to "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" in the Declaration of Independence?

• He felt the British were not allowing for those important rights.

• He wanted the British to know that he wanted have an independent nation.

• He felt that the colonists should have more rights than the British.

• He felt the colonists should have more rights than any other nation.

The Fourth of July is an important US holiday because:

• It marks the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

• It celebrates the end of the Civil War.

• It commemorates the first moon landing.

• It honors the start of the American Revolution.

Which of the following happened at the Constitutional Convention?

• The American Revolution ended.

• George Washington became President.

• The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth Rock.

• The Declaration of Independence was signed.

Which of the following best describes federalism?

• Most of the power is given to the federal government because it is bigger.

• More power is given to the states because the power lies with the people.

• Power is divided between the central government and the state governments.

• Power shifts between the federal and state governments depending on each issue.

Which of the following best describes the Three-Fifths Compromise?

• Three-fifths of the enslaved people living in the North would be set free.

• Three-fifths of the enslaved people in each state would be included in population totals.

• Three-fifths of the enslaved people in the country could buy their freedom.

• Three-fifths of the enslaved people born into slavery after the new Constitution was adopted were freed.

What was the main reason why the Antifederalists feared the Constitution?

• They thought it gave too much power to the states.

• They thought it made the central government too powerful.

Who is considered to be the father of the Constitution?

• A. James Madison

• B. George Washington

• C. Patrick Henry

• D. Benjamin Franklin

The main reason why the Articles of Confederation had to be replaced was:

• It lacked a strong central government.

• It allowed states to print their own money.

• It gave too much power to the President.

• It required unanimous consent for amendments.