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Social Studies Year End Review

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who was chosen as the Commander of the Continental Army

a)

Patrick henry

b)

Paul Revere

c)

George Washington

d)

Thomas Jefferson

2.

The French and Indian War began in the ......

a)

Ohio River Valley

b)

New England Colonies

c)

Appalachian Mountains

3.

Britain was in debt after the French and Indian War. Britain decided to pay the debt by___________.

a)

taking out a loan

b)

passing taxes to gain revenue

c)

fundraising

d)

nothing

4.

What year did the Boston Massacre occur?

a)

1775

b)

1774

c)

1770

d)

1776

5.

Why did the colonies declare independence from Great Britain?

a)

They wanted to have their own flag.

b)

Britain was taxing the colonists without representation

c)

The colonist became part of Parliament

6.

Why did the colonist dress up as Mohawk Native Americans during the Boston Tea Party?

a)

the colonist didn't like the Native Americans

b)

the colonist didn't want to be identified for throwing tea in the ocean

c)

The British and the Native Americans were going to have tea

d)

There was a dress up party

7.

a _____ is a person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal.

a)

colonist

b)

ally

c)

regular

8.

Most American Indian nations were allies of the __.

a)

British

b)

French

c)

colonist

d)

Europe

9.

A _________ is a group of representatives who meet to discuss a subject.

a)

rebellion

b)

congress

c)

proclamation

10.

A _________ is a fight against government.

a)

massacre

b)

society

c)

rebellion

d)

party

11.

A ________is a group of ordinary people who train for battle.

a)

militia

b)

Sons of Liberty

c)

Regular

12.

Colonist who opposed British Rule called themselves ____

a)

loyalists

b)

patriots

c)

regulars

d)

unusual

13.

name this ocean. Its located on the EAST coast. It boarders North and South America on the east side. ( Hint: This ocean is the one that borders the 13 colonies)

(a)  

14.

name this ocean. It is located on the West Coast, It boards North America and South America. (Hint: Its the ocean that is closest to California)

(a)  

15.

What continent is this?

a)

Europe

b)

North America

c)

South America

d)

Asia

16.

To repeal something means to ________.

a)

change

b)

cancel

c)

repeat

d)

tax

17.

Because of the boycott, Parliament agreed to ________the Stamp Act

a)

protest

b)

repeal

c)

tax

18.

Britain passed the ______to punish the colonist for the Boston Tea Party.

a)

Frist Continental Congress

b)

Boston Tea Acts

c)

Intolerable Acts

19.

What continent is this?

a)

Europe

b)

Asia

c)

Africa

d)

South America

20.

What continent is this?

a)

Europe

b)

Africa

c)

North America

d)

South America

21.

Colonist who agreed with British Rule called themselves ____

a)

loyalists

b)

patriots

c)

regulars

d)

unusual

22.

________ were militia with special training who had to be ready for battle at a minute's notice.

a)

delegates

b)

continental soldiers

c)

minutemen

23.

Name the different coordinates for the compass rose

(a)  

24.

What continent is this?

a)

South America

b)

Europe

c)

Asia

d)

Africa

25.

This function on the map let's you know the name of the map. What is it called?

a)

compass rose

b)

title

c)

map key

d)

scale

26.

A _____ is the officer in charge of an army.

a)

Regular

b)

Commander

c)

Patriot

d)

Loyalist

27.

This function on a map let's you know what things stand for or where you can find the state capital. What is it called?

a)

map key

b)

scale

c)

compass rose

d)

title

28.

What is this?

a)

map key

b)

scale

c)

compass rose

d)

title

29.

___________ means freedom from being controlled by another government.

a)

boycott

b)

protest

c)

liberty

30.

What continent is this?

a)

Africa

b)

North America

c)

Asia

d)

Antarctica

31.

What were reasons for early European exploration? (choose all that apply)

a)

looking for species and trade in Asia

b)

Wanting to discover and claim land for their country

c)

bring back gold and other goods

d)

to start war with other countries

e)

All the above

32.

A __ is someone chosen to speak and act for others.

a)

delegate

b)

boycott

c)

rebellion

33.

A __ is an event at which people complain about an issue.

a)

tax

b)

freedom

c)

protest

34.

True or False: The Pilgrims wanted to sail to the New World to be able to worship God the way they wanted.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

In which way was the Native American's way of life affected by the early European settlers?

a)

They were able to barter for items they didn't have with the Europeans.

b)

They were introduced to the horse and guns/ammunition.

c)

They were forced to move from their lands as more settlers came to North America.

d)

none of the above

e)

all of the above

36.

____________'s goal was to find a faster trade route between Europe and Asia.

a)

Henry Hudson

b)

Juan Ponce De Leon

c)

Jacquez Cartier

d)

Christopher Columbus

37.

A ____ is money that people pay to their government in return for services.

a)

payment

b)

debt

c)

tag

d)

tax

38.

The ______ taxed the colonists on almost EVERYTHING THAT WAS PRINTED!!!

a)

Tea Act

b)

Sugar Act

c)

Stamp Act

39.

______________ was very important to many countries, and some explorers wanted to bring their beliefs to the native people of the Americas.

a)

money

b)

land

c)

courage

d)

religion

40.

The _______ taxed sugar, coffee, and cloth.

a)

Tea Act

b)

Sugar Act

c)

Stamp Act

41.

The ___________ was the trading of tobacco, slaves, sugar, cotton, and textile between Europe, Africa, and America.

a)

Columbian Exchange

b)

American Exchange

c)

Triangular Trade

d)

European Exchange

42.

________ means importing goods illegally.

a)

protesting

b)

boycotting

c)

smuggling

43.

In a ______ a group of people refuse to buy, sell, or use certain goods.

a)

standoff

b)

boycott

c)

revolution

d)

tax

44.

Slave traders brought people from ______________, making the dangerous journey across the Atlantic Ocean.

a)

portugal

b)

spain

c)

west africa

d)

europe

45.

Europeans brought many __________ to the Americas, resulting in the deaths of many American Indians.

a)

crops

b)

tools

c)

guns

d)

diseases

46.

This colony was establish in 1607.

a)

Jamestown

b)

Plymouth

47.

What was the name of the ship that brought pilgrims from Europe

a)

mayflower

b)

sunflower

c)

pilgrim express

d)

slave ship

48.

What was the name of the Native American Tribe that helped the pilgrims

a)

native

b)

Wampanoag

c)

cherokee

49.

this colony was established in Massachusetts and was excellent fishers and farmers

a)

jamestown

b)

plymouth

50.

Of these countries, which was the LAST to begin colonzing efforts in the Americas?

a)

England

b)

Portugal

c)

France

d)

Spain

51.

The marriage of Pocahontas and John Rolfe ________ hostilities between the Powhatan and English

a)

eased

b)

increased

c)

sparked

d)

justified

52.

Who controlled Virginia after the colony's orginal charter was revoked? (hint: this happen after The Virginia Company of London went in debt).

a)

The Virginia Company of Londyn

b)

John Smith

c)

John Rolfe

d)

King James I

53.

Which European power was FIRST to establish permanent colonies in the Americas?

a)

England

b)

France

c)

Portugal

d)

Spain

54.

Why did King James I choose America's East Coast for colonization?

a)

No other European power had established colonies there

b)

it was unoccupied by native people

c)

it was better suited for growing sugarcane than South America

d)

It was the farthest destination that British ships could reach

55.

Virginia's main colonial export was...

a)

corn

b)

gold

c)

tobacco

d)

rum

56.

What important role did George Washington play during the war?

a)

Washington was president during the Revolutionary War

b)

Washington was a spy for the American colonist during the war

c)

Washington was in charge of the Continental Army during the war.

d)

Washington warned the colonists that the British were coming.

57.

Who warned the colonist that the British were coming?

a)

George Washington

b)

Samuel Adams

c)

John Hancock

d)

Paul Revere

58.

The French and Indian War was between what two countries?

a)

Great Britain and the Native Americans

b)

France and Spain

c)

France and the Native Americans

d)

Great Britain and France

59.

How did the Revolutionary War end?

a)

The war ended when Great Britain surrendered to the colonist

b)

The war ended when France surrendered to Great Britain

c)

The war ended when the colonists surrendered to Great Britain

d)

The war ended when France surrendered to the colonist

60.

What important document was adopted by the Second Continental Congress?

a)

The U.S. Constitution

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Coercive Acts

d)

The Declaration of Independence

61.

When was the Declaration of Independence published (adopted)

(a)  

62.

The Declaration of Independence refers to "Natural Rights" which, according to Jefferson are....

a)

that all men are created equal

b)

life, liberty, and freedom

c)

life, liberty, and property

d)

life liberty and the pursuit of happiness

63.

After the preamble, which list identifies the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence in the correct order?

a)

natural rights, british wrongs (grievances), independence

b)

british wrongs, no taxation without representation, independence

c)

natural rights, independence, and future security

d)

British wrongs (grievances), natural rights, the constitution

64.

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?

a)

John Adams

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Benjamin Franklin

65.

Americans won the revolution for all of the following reasons EXCEPT

a)

an alliance with France

b)

knowledge of geography "home field"

c)

leadership of George Washington

d)

better supplied- more men, weapons, money

66.

True or False: the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land

a)

True

b)

False

67.

There are a total of 27 Amendments in our US Constitution. What are the first ten called?

(a)  

68.

What word means having total rule. (HInt: a king or queen)

a)

democracy

b)

monarchy

c)

republic

d)

naturalized citizen

69.

to change something for the better is the definition to what word?

a)

protest

b)

repeal

c)

amend

d)

republic

70.

This amendment states that you have the right to bear arms (own guns).

a)

Amendment 10

b)

Amendment 5

c)

Amendment 2

d)

Amendment 4

71.

This amendment states that you have the right to trial by jury.

a)

Amendment 8

b)

Amendment 7

c)

Amendment 3

d)

Amendment 1

72.

you cannot be given 20 years in jail for speeding. This is an example of what amendment.

a)

Amendment 10

b)

Amendment 4

c)

Amendment 6

d)

Amendment 8

73.

A police officer cannot enter your house without probable cause or without a warrant is an example of which amendment?

a)

Amendment 1

b)

Amendment 2

c)

Amendment 3

d)

Amendment 4

e)

Amendment 5

74.

Mrs. Thornton goes to a baptist church, Mrs. Stidham goes to a methodist church, Mrs. Martin goes to a catholic church. This is an example of which amendment?

a)

Amendment 5

b)

Amendment 1

c)

Amendment 4

d)

Amendment 2

e)

Amendment 3

75.

This branch of goverment makes the laws. Which branch is it?

a)

Legislative

b)

Excutive

c)

Judical

76.

This branch of government interprets the laws. Which branch is it?

a)

legislative

b)

excutive

c)

judical

77.

This branch carries out the laws. Which branch is it?

a)

legislative

b)

excutive

c)

judical

78.

The Supreme Court and other Federal courts are in this branch.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judical

c)

Excutive

79.

This branch has the House of Representatives, Senate, and Congress.

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

80.

This branch has the President, Vice President, and the cabinet

a)

Legislative

b)

Judicial

c)

Executive

81.

Why did the founding fathers split the government into three seperate branches?

a)

with three branches new laws could be ratified three times faster

b)

If one branch became too powerful, the other two branches could keep it balanced

c)

if one branch became too powerful, the other two branches could start a new goverment

d)

with three branches the president could keep complete control of the country