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Worksheetsgr 8 exam
Total questions: 139
Worksheet time: 2hrs 41mins
Which American Founding Father did John Locke influence the most?
Ben Franklin
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
According to John Locke, if the government didn't protect the people's natural rights, what could the people do?
Overthrow the government
Petition the government for their rights
Nothing, the people don't have rights
__________________ was one of the major authors of the Declaration of Independence.
King George
Thomas Jefferson
Abraham Lincoln
Mrs. Oliver
1. On _________________, the thirteen colonies declared their independence from Great Britain.
April 16, 2021
December 15, 1776
July 4, 1776
October 31, 2020
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
American Colonist were declaring independence from Britain.
The American people had the right to govern their own people.
Americans believed people are born with certain rights and freedoms that cannot be taken away.
All the above
What part of the Constitution states its major goals?
Judicial Branch
Constitution
Preamble
All of the above
James Madison, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Paine, and John Adams were the primary authors of what document?
Bill of Rights
The Constitution
Declaration of Independance
Harry Potter Books
What is the Bill of Rights?
Laws for each state
Declaration of Independance
The bill for signing the Declaration of Independance
The first 10 Amendments to the Constitution.
The Bill of Rights was written by whom?
Mrs. Smith
George Washington
James Madison
Thomas Paine
The Bill of Rights are considered the basic rights and freedoms for all Americans.
True
False
Who jumped on the horse to warn the colonist that the British were coming?
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
John Adams
George Washington
The battle of Lexington was the result of…
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
General Gage ordering troops to get colonial weapons
Bunker Hill
The "shot heard 'round the world" was which battle?
Battle of Bunker Hill
Battle of Lexington and Concord
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Washington
How many troops did England send to Concord to destroy the weapons?
Seven hundred troops
Four thousand troops
Five hundred troops
Seventy troops
Where is Lexington and Concord?
South America
Massachusetts
Lexington is in New York, Concord is in Virginia
England
What was the mission of the British "Regulars" at Lexington and Concord?
Restore law and order for the 2nd Continental Congress.
Colonize the area West of the Appalachian Mountains.
Take the Colonists leadership, guns and ammunition.
Provide more opportunities for the colonists to quarter troops.
Who was involved in the battles of Lexington and Concord?
The British and the French
The French and Indians
The American Colonists and the British
The Puritans and the Catholics
The "Shot heard round the world" is about...?
The assassination of George Washington
The last battle of the revolutionary war
The first battle of the revolutionary war
The attack on the American Government
Who fired the "Shot heard round the world?
British Regular Soldier
American Minute Man
Both sides at the same time
No one knows
This amendment grants protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
1st Amendment
4th Amendment
7th Amendment
12th Amendment
This amendment grants the right to a speedy trial by jury
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
7th Amendment
This amendment grants protection against double jeopardy and self-incrimination. Ensures due process and establishes eminent domain.
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
6th Amendment
8th Amendment
This amendment protects against cruel or unusual punishment and excessive bail
13th Amendment
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
5th Amendment
What amendment are the depicted policemen violating?
4th Amendment
13th Amendment
1st Amendment
6th Amendment
Ben was prosecuted and convicted in state court for speaking out publicly against the governor. During his trial, he was denied the counsel of a lawyer. Two years later, the U.S. Supreme court overturned his conviction, explaining that the state had not guaranteed Ben's constitutional rights. What amendments are involved in this?
2nd and 6th amendments
1st and 5th amendments
9th and 10th amendments
1st and 6th amendments
Brendan is accused of armed robbery and given a trial. The jury finds Brendan not guilty. The next day the prosecutor decides that the verdict was not correct, and he orders Brendan arrested and tried for the crime again. What amendment protects Brendan from being tried again?
7th Amendment
5th Amendment
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
Timmy does not like a law that the state legislature has passed. He decides that he will petition the state because of this. A few days after he sends his petition, his arrested for his petition. What amendment protects Timmy?
2nd Amendment
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
3rd Amendment
Liam owns a hunting rifle he uses to go hunting. He has all of the correct licenses and papers, yet he is still arrested for owning a gun. What amendment protects Liam?
2nd Amedment
1st Amendment
5th Amendment
8th Amendment
Which amendment was added because of the British forcing the colonists to quarter troops?
4th amendment
3rd amendment
1st amendment
8th amendment
What is the term that describes the rights you have if you are accused of a crime examples of this would be a trial by jury, right to call witnesses, and fair punishments?
suffrage
eminent domain
due process
double jeopardy
Which Amendment outlawed slavery in the US?
14th
15th
16th
13th
Which Amendment granted suffrage for women?
13th
19th
24th
26th
American colonists were prohibited from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains by the _________________.
Stamp Act
Townshend Acts
Proclamation of 1763
Declaratory Act
After the French and Indian War, the colonies offered to pay some of Britain's war debts.
TRUE
FALSE
Who was George Grenville?
a member of the House of Burgesses
leader of the Sons of Liberty
a famous smuggler
the British prime minister
Some colonists smuggled goods to avoid paying taxes.
TRUE
FALSE
The Sugar Tax of 1764 raised the tax on all products that contained sugar.
TRUE
FALSE
Parliament authorized writs of assistance that ____________.
let poorer colonists buy goods tax-free
allowed officials to search for smuggled goods
moved colonists' trials to Britain
took away colonists' right to vote
The Sugar Act angered the colonists because _______________.
they believed that sugar should not be taxed
it raised the tax on sugar
they believed it violated their rights as English citizens
it allowed the British to import their own molasses
What group did Samuel Adams help to start in order to protest the Stamp Act?
Sons for Independence
Committees of Correspondence
Citizens for Liberty
Sons of Liberty
Patrick Henry persuaded the Virginia House of Burgesses to take action against the Stamp Act.
TRUE
FALSE
The Townshend Acts were different from the Stamp Act because ____________.
Townshend taxes were paid only on goods made in the colonies
Townshend taxes were paid only on goods imported into the colonies
Townshend taxes were paid only on goods sent from the colonies
Townshend taxes were paid only on goods shipped to southern colonies
American colonists were prohibited from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains by the Proclamation of 1763.
TRUE
FLASE
American colonists were prohibited from moving west of the Appalachian Mountains by the Stamp Act.
TRUE
FLASE
American colonists were prohibited from moving east of the Appalachian Mountains by the Proclamation of 1763.
TRUE
FLASE
Who was George Grenville?
the British Old Dude of Liberty
leader of the Sons of Liberty
a famous smuggler
the British prime minister
____________Grenville the British prime minister.
He had Parliament pass laws that lowered the tax on sugar imports, allowed writs of assistance to help customs officers find smuggled goods, and tried accused smugglers before royal judges, where they would more likely be found guilty.
Samual
Patrick
Greg
George
Some colonists smuggled goods to avoid serving in the military.
TRUE
FALSE
Parliament authorized writs of assistance that allowed officials to search for smuggled goods.
false
true
Parliament authorized writs of assistance that allowed officials to tax all goods.
false
true
Parliament authorized writs of assistance that allowed officials to move soldiers into colonial homes.
false
true
_____________ persuaded the Virginia House of Burgesses to take action against the Stamp Act.
Patrick Henry
British Prime Minister Grenville
Samuel Adams
Patrick Townshed
The Townshend Acts were different from the Stamp Act because Townshend taxes were paid only on goods imported into the colonies.
false
true
The Townshend Acts were different from the Stamp Act because the Stamp Act taxes were paid only on goods imported into the colonies.
false
true
Who did the King feel should pay for the war?
British
colonists
Spain
soldiers
Which of the following would NOT be taxed under the Stamp Act?
paper
magazines
pens
birth certificate
Why did English begin taxing colonists?
to make more money
to pay of debt from the French and Indian War
to help the King be rich
because they did not care about the colonies
Who inspired colonists to protest the Townshend Acts through a boycott of British goods?
Paul Revere
Patrick Henry
Mercy Otis Warren
Samuel Adams
What was used to circulate the "Bloody Massacre" painting throughout all 13 Colonies?
Committees of Correspondence
The Pony Express
UPS
The U.S. Postal Service
Who dressed up like Native Americans and raided ships?
Daughters of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
King George
Republicans
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
A very peaceful group of protestors
King George's sons
an army made up of Loyalists
Group of men that protested laws like the Stamp Act
What is a boycott?
an enemy
a tax King George created
protest in which all the people only bought British products
protest in which people refused to buy British products
What event does this picture show?
Boston Massacre
Boston Tea Party
Committee of Correspondence
The First Continental Congress
The colonists dressed like__________ at the Boston Tea Party.
Frenchmen
women
sailors
Native Americans
What did the Stamp Act Tax
Tea and Sugar
mail sent between england and the american Colonies
it was an income tax on colonial lawyers
printed materials like newspapers and legal Documents
Why did the british government decide to tax colonies?
to pay for the French and Indian War
To pay for a new palace for king George
To pay for a war against Spain
to pay for improvements in the city of london
to pay for new ships being built for the Royal Navy
What year did the British begin to impose the stamp Act?
1760
1762
1765
1775
1776
How did the colonist protest against the Stamp Act?
They refused to pay the tax
they boycotted british goods
They burned the stamped paper in the streets
All of the above
None of the above
How did merchants avoid paying the sugar tax?
not using them
smuggling goods into the country
made their own sugar
just paid the taxes anyway
What did the merchants do in response to the taxes?
held a boycott of british goods
protested in the streets
Wrote the king a letter
had colonist sign a petition
Why did King George send over british troops to the colonies?
to make a new government
to bring more goods
to arrest the protesters
to protect the officials because colonist threatened to use violence against them.
Who Started the Sons of liberty?
Sam Adams
John White
George Washington
the colonist
What was the next item that the king decided to tax after the Sugar and Stamp Act?
paper Tax
clothing Tax
Money Tax
Tea Tax
The Stamp Act taxed all [ ] goods
Molasses
Sugar
Paper
Tea
Who did the King feel should pay for the war?
Colonists
England
France
Native Americans
Benjamin Franklin proposed the [ ] that would be rejected by the king of England
Albany Plan of Action
Albany Plan of Union
The New York Party Plan
The New York Compact
The secret group formed in 1765 to protect colonist's rights and protest British taxation
Sons of Liberty
Sons of Freedom
Sons of God
Sons of Thunder
The main reason for the repeal of the Stamp Act was the loss of money caused by the boycotts
True
False
Along with the repeal of the Stamp Act, parliament passed the [ ] which gave the king the right to make laws for the colonies
The U.S. Constitution
Declaration of Independence!
Townshend Acts
Declaratory Act of 1766
The Townshend Acts only taxed tea
True
False
What is the definition of 'Revolution'?
A place in which a river divides.
A sudden, great change, such as the overthrow of an established government.
A formal meeting of government representatives who have the authority to make laws.
A formal agreement among nations, states, or individuals to cooperate.
What is the definition of 'Alliance'?
A representative.
A partner in an alliance, a friend, especially in times of war.
A formal agreement among nations, states, or individuals to cooperate.
The lawmaking body of the British government.
What is the definition of 'Delegate'?
A representative.
The lawmaking body of the British government.
A partner in an alliance, a friend, especially in times of war.
A brand of toothpaste, like Colgate.
What is the definition of 'Parliament'?
A formal agreement among nations, states, or individuals to cooperate.
A representative.
The lawmaking body of the British government.
A place in which a river divides.
Why did the British want the Ohio Valley ?
For trading and growth.
To live in higher lands for protection.
To be near the water for their crops.
Why did the French want the Ohio Valley Region ?
For trading and growth.
To overpower the French.
To connect their land claims between Louisiana and Canada.
They enjoyed living in the valley.
The French and their Indian ________ attacked and outnumbered the British.
enemies
traders
allies.
Benjamin Franklin's proposal to unite all of the colonies, except for Georgia, under one government. He believed the colonies would be stronger if united when fighting against the French. This was _______ Plan of Union.
The Parliament
Albany's
France's
The British
What did Benjamin Franklin do to get support for his Plan of Union?
Destroyed the "Join" or "Die" cartoon.
Drew the "Join" or "Die" cartoon.
Published the "Join" or "Die" cartoon.
Sold the "Join" or "Die" cartoon.
What was the meaning of the "Join" or "Die" cartoon?
The snake pieces would come back to life if it was put back together again.
How dangerous a snake is.
There was no meaning.
The difference between each colony.
Look at the battle map, what American General defeat a Huge British force to win decisively the War of 1812 at the Battle of New Orleans in Louisiana?
General Andrew Jackson
General George Washington
General Dwight D. Eisenhower
General Zachary Taylor
Look at map, in what city did the Lincoln assassination take place on April 14, 1865? He got shot at the Ford's Theater.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Washington, D.C.
Savannah, GA
The lost colony of Roanoke was located in what current U.S. state?
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Look at the map, this area in RED was purchased by U.S. in 1867...1867 by Secretary of State William Seward under the Johnson presidency for $7.2 million, or about two cents an acre. People nicknamed it Seward's Icebox or Seward's Folly.
Hawaii
Canada
Cuba
Alaska
Rivers are also a physical feature. What is the largest river in the United States?
The St. Lawrence River
The Mississippi River
The Raisin River
The Ohio River
What is the name of the river that borders the United States and Mexico?
The Rio Grande
The St. Lawrence River
The Detroit River
The Columbia River
What is the name of the river that borders the United States and Canada? This river also connects the Great Lakes to the Atlantic Ocean.
The Nile
The Raisin River
Mississippi River
St. Lawrence River
Which state is labeled number 10?
Illinois
Ohio
North Dakota
Michigan
Which state is labeled number 6?
Tennessee
Florida
Louisiana
South Carolina
Name the state.
New York
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Name the state.
Hawaii
Alaska
Guam
Cuba
Which major line of latitude is marked by the yellow line?
Equator
Tropic of Cancer
Prime Meridian
Tropic of Capricorn
Which country is marked by the yellow star?
United States
Mexico
Canada
Russia
What Superhero got the least amout of votes?
Superman
Thor
The Hulk
Iron Man
Which pie chart represents the same data as the table?
Which table represents the data in the graph?
What two sports combined did 50% of the people choose?
softball and hockey
tennis, rugby and softball
football and softball
hockey and football
Look at the Bar Graph "Student Grades". Which grade did the smallest number of students get?
A
B
C
D
Study the bar graph. Which city has shown the slowest population growth since 1950?
City A
City B
City C
City D
Another word for farming
Agriculture
Manufacturing
Technology
Invention
