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WorksheetsSocial Studies Year End Review
Total questions: 81
Worksheet time: 45mins
Who was chosen as the Commander of the Continental Army
Patrick henry
Paul Revere
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
The French and Indian War began in the ......
Ohio River Valley
New England Colonies
Appalachian Mountains
Britain was in debt after the French and Indian War. Britain decided to pay the debt by___________.
taking out a loan
passing taxes to gain revenue
fundraising
nothing
What year did the Boston Massacre occur?
1775
1774
1770
1776
Why did the colonies declare independence from Great Britain?
They wanted to have their own flag.
Britain was taxing the colonists without representation
The colonist became part of Parliament
Why did the colonist dress up as Mohawk Native Americans during the Boston Tea Party?
the colonist didn't like the Native Americans
the colonist didn't want to be identified for throwing tea in the ocean
The British and the Native Americans were going to have tea
There was a dress up party
a _____ is a person or group that joins with another to work toward a goal.
colonist
ally
regular
Most American Indian nations were allies of the __.
British
French
colonist
Europe
A _________ is a group of representatives who meet to discuss a subject.
rebellion
congress
proclamation
A _________ is a fight against government.
massacre
society
rebellion
party
A ________is a group of ordinary people who train for battle.
militia
Sons of Liberty
Regular
Colonist who opposed British Rule called themselves ____
loyalists
patriots
regulars
unusual
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)
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)
What continent is this?
Europe
North America
South America
Asia
To repeal something means to ________.
change
cancel
repeat
tax
Because of the boycott, Parliament agreed to ________the Stamp Act
protest
repeal
tax
Britain passed the ______to punish the colonist for the Boston Tea Party.
Frist Continental Congress
Boston Tea Acts
Intolerable Acts
What continent is this?
Europe
Asia
Africa
South America
What continent is this?
Europe
Africa
North America
South America
Colonist who agreed with British Rule called themselves ____
loyalists
patriots
regulars
unusual
________ were militia with special training who had to be ready for battle at a minute's notice.
delegates
continental soldiers
minutemen
Name the different coordinates for the compass rose
(a)
What continent is this?
South America
Europe
Asia
Africa
This function on the map let's you know the name of the map. What is it called?
compass rose
title
map key
scale
A _____ is the officer in charge of an army.
Regular
Commander
Patriot
Loyalist
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?
map key
scale
compass rose
title
What is this?
map key
scale
compass rose
title
___________ means freedom from being controlled by another government.
boycott
protest
liberty
What continent is this?
Africa
North America
Asia
Antarctica
What were reasons for early European exploration? (choose all that apply)
looking for species and trade in Asia
Wanting to discover and claim land for their country
bring back gold and other goods
to start war with other countries
All the above
A __ is someone chosen to speak and act for others.
delegate
boycott
rebellion
A __ is an event at which people complain about an issue.
tax
freedom
protest
True or False: The Pilgrims wanted to sail to the New World to be able to worship God the way they wanted.
True
False
In which way was the Native American's way of life affected by the early European settlers?
They were able to barter for items they didn't have with the Europeans.
They were introduced to the horse and guns/ammunition.
They were forced to move from their lands as more settlers came to North America.
none of the above
all of the above
____________'s goal was to find a faster trade route between Europe and Asia.
Henry Hudson
Juan Ponce De Leon
Jacquez Cartier
Christopher Columbus
A ____ is money that people pay to their government in return for services.
payment
debt
tag
tax
The ______ taxed the colonists on almost EVERYTHING THAT WAS PRINTED!!!
Tea Act
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
______________ was very important to many countries, and some explorers wanted to bring their beliefs to the native people of the Americas.
money
land
courage
religion
The _______ taxed sugar, coffee, and cloth.
Tea Act
Sugar Act
Stamp Act
The ___________ was the trading of tobacco, slaves, sugar, cotton, and textile between Europe, Africa, and America.
Columbian Exchange
American Exchange
Triangular Trade
European Exchange
________ means importing goods illegally.
protesting
boycotting
smuggling
In a ______ a group of people refuse to buy, sell, or use certain goods.
standoff
boycott
revolution
tax
Slave traders brought people from ______________, making the dangerous journey across the Atlantic Ocean.
portugal
spain
west africa
europe
Europeans brought many __________ to the Americas, resulting in the deaths of many American Indians.
crops
tools
guns
diseases
This colony was establish in 1607.
Jamestown
Plymouth
What was the name of the ship that brought pilgrims from Europe
mayflower
sunflower
pilgrim express
slave ship
What was the name of the Native American Tribe that helped the pilgrims
native
Wampanoag
cherokee
this colony was established in Massachusetts and was excellent fishers and farmers
jamestown
plymouth
Of these countries, which was the LAST to begin colonzing efforts in the Americas?
England
Portugal
France
Spain
The marriage of Pocahontas and John Rolfe ________ hostilities between the Powhatan and English
eased
increased
sparked
justified
Who controlled Virginia after the colony's orginal charter was revoked? (hint: this happen after The Virginia Company of London went in debt).
The Virginia Company of Londyn
John Smith
John Rolfe
King James I
Which European power was FIRST to establish permanent colonies in the Americas?
England
France
Portugal
Spain
Why did King James I choose America's East Coast for colonization?
No other European power had established colonies there
it was unoccupied by native people
it was better suited for growing sugarcane than South America
It was the farthest destination that British ships could reach
Virginia's main colonial export was...
corn
gold
tobacco
rum
What important role did George Washington play during the war?
Washington was president during the Revolutionary War
Washington was a spy for the American colonist during the war
Washington was in charge of the Continental Army during the war.
Washington warned the colonists that the British were coming.
Who warned the colonist that the British were coming?
George Washington
Samuel Adams
John Hancock
Paul Revere
The French and Indian War was between what two countries?
Great Britain and the Native Americans
France and Spain
France and the Native Americans
Great Britain and France
How did the Revolutionary War end?
The war ended when Great Britain surrendered to the colonist
The war ended when France surrendered to Great Britain
The war ended when the colonists surrendered to Great Britain
The war ended when France surrendered to the colonist
What important document was adopted by the Second Continental Congress?
The U.S. Constitution
Articles of Confederation
Coercive Acts
The Declaration of Independence
When was the Declaration of Independence published (adopted)
(a)
The Declaration of Independence refers to "Natural Rights" which, according to Jefferson are....
that all men are created equal
life, liberty, and freedom
life, liberty, and property
life liberty and the pursuit of happiness
After the preamble, which list identifies the 3 parts of the Declaration of Independence in the correct order?
natural rights, british wrongs (grievances), independence
british wrongs, no taxation without representation, independence
natural rights, independence, and future security
British wrongs (grievances), natural rights, the constitution
Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence?
John Adams
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
Americans won the revolution for all of the following reasons EXCEPT
an alliance with France
knowledge of geography "home field"
leadership of George Washington
better supplied- more men, weapons, money
True or False: the U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land
True
False
There are a total of 27 Amendments in our US Constitution. What are the first ten called?
(a)
What word means having total rule. (HInt: a king or queen)
democracy
monarchy
republic
naturalized citizen
to change something for the better is the definition to what word?
protest
repeal
amend
republic
This amendment states that you have the right to bear arms (own guns).
Amendment 10
Amendment 5
Amendment 2
Amendment 4
This amendment states that you have the right to trial by jury.
Amendment 8
Amendment 7
Amendment 3
Amendment 1
you cannot be given 20 years in jail for speeding. This is an example of what amendment.
Amendment 10
Amendment 4
Amendment 6
Amendment 8
A police officer cannot enter your house without probable cause or without a warrant is an example of which amendment?
Amendment 1
Amendment 2
Amendment 3
Amendment 4
Amendment 5
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?
Amendment 5
Amendment 1
Amendment 4
Amendment 2
Amendment 3
This branch of goverment makes the laws. Which branch is it?
Legislative
Excutive
Judical
This branch of government interprets the laws. Which branch is it?
legislative
excutive
judical
This branch carries out the laws. Which branch is it?
legislative
excutive
judical
The Supreme Court and other Federal courts are in this branch.
Legislative
Judical
Excutive
This branch has the House of Representatives, Senate, and Congress.
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
This branch has the President, Vice President, and the cabinet
Legislative
Judicial
Executive
Why did the founding fathers split the government into three seperate branches?
with three branches new laws could be ratified three times faster
If one branch became too powerful, the other two branches could keep it balanced
if one branch became too powerful, the other two branches could start a new goverment
with three branches the president could keep complete control of the country
