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WorksheetsSocial Studies Benchmark 2 Review
Total questions: 108
Worksheet time: 54mins
Vocabulary:
freedom from control by another government or country
independence
petition
natural rights
Vocabulary:
a formal written request made to an official person or organization
independence
petition
natural rights
Vocabulary:
rights common to everyone, as opposed to those given by law
independence
petition
natural rights
Famous Documents:
a pamphlet published in 1776 by Thomas Paine that persuaded many American colonists to support independence
Common Sense
Olive Branch Petition
Declaration of Independence
Famous Documents:
the document written to declare the American colonies as an independent nation, free from British rule
Common Sense
Olive Branch Petition
Declaration of Independence
Famous Documents:
a petition adopted by the Second Continental Congress in 1775 and sent to King George III in a final attempt to avoid war between Great Britain and the Colonies
Common Sense
Olive Branch Petition
Declaration of Independence
Patrick Henry gave a famous speech that ended with the words "give me liberty, or give me death!" With which group did he identify himself?
Patriots
Loyalists
British citizens
members of Parliament
The Continental Army was composed of
troops from all the colonies
troops from throughout Great Britain
only troops from the New England colonies
only troops from Virginia and Massachusetts
Which of these describes the mood of the colonies immediately following the events at Lexington and Concord?
most of the colonists were reluctant to start a war
most of the colonists were eager to declare war against the British
most of the colonists sided with the Loyalists against the Patriots
most of the colonists wanted to move to Great Britain
Which of these best describes the Battle of Bunker Hill?
the British won decisively
the militia won by a narrow margin
the militia surrendered to the British
the British won but suffered many losses
Why was George Washington chosen to be a military leader?
he had experience
he wanted the role
he was very wealthy
he was highly educated
What effect did Common Sense have on the colonies?
it instilled the fear of war in the colonists
it convinced the colonies to remain loyal to Great Britain
it persuaded many colonists that America should be independent
it petitioned the king to end the quarrel between the colonies and Great Britain
What was the purpose of the Olive Branch Petition?
to persuade British troops to leave Boston
to encourage colonists to join the army
to convince Parliament to repeal the Stamp Act
to ask King George to make peace with the colonies
Why was the Declaration of Independence written?
to start the American Revolution
to offer a peace settlement to Great Britain
to instruct how a country wins its freedom
to explain why the colonies were separating from Great Britian
How do natural rights, as described in the Declaration of Independence, differ from other rights?
people are born with natural rights
people can vote to choose natural rights
natural rights are given only citizens
natural rights come from the government
Why was any mention of slavery removed from the Declaration of Independence?
it might lead to demands to free the slaves
it was unfair to blame the king for the slave trade
it might offend merchants who profited from the slave trade
all of the above reasons
According to Thomas Jefferson, the power to rule comes from
God
the king
Parliament
the citizens
Why did Thomas Jefferson say that King George III was an unfit ruler?
he was not born in Great Britain
he denied the colonists their rights
he was not elected by Parliament
he lived far away from the colonies
What two decisions were made at the Second Continental Congress in 1775?
to form an army
to make a gesture for peace with Great Britain
to declare war on Great Britain
to demand a repeal of the Tea Act
To Great Britian, the signing of the Declaration of Independence was
an act of loyalty
an act of treason
an act of bravery
an act of insanity
What is the date of Independence Day?
July 1, 1776
July 2, 1776
July 4, 1776
September 17, 1787
Which is is the correct chronological order of events?
2nd Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia, Battle of Bunker Hill, Olive Branch Petition, British abandon Boston, Declaration of Independence approved
Battle of Bunker Hill, British abandon Boston, 2nd Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia, Declaration of Independence approved, Olive Branch Petition
2nd Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia, Olive Branch Petition, British abandon Boston, Declaration of Independence approved, Battle of Bunker Hill,
British abandon Boston, 2nd Continental Congress meets in Philadelphia, Declaration of Independence approved, Battle of Bunker Hill, Olive Branch petition
People:
Commander in chief of the Continental Army
George Washington
William Howe
John Adams
Israel Putnam
People:
British General at the Battle of Bunker Hill
George Washington
William Howe
John Adams
Israel Putnam
People:
Said "Give me liberty, or give me death!"
George Washington
Patrick Henry
Thomas Paine
Thomas Jefferson
People:
published Common Sense
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
People:
the main writer of the Declaration of Independence
Thomas Paine
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
People:
King of Great Britain
George III
George Washington
William Howe
Israel Putnam
Vocabulary:
a nation that joins another nation in some common effort, such as fighting a war
ally
treaty
rebellion
strategy
Vocabulary:
a written and signed agreement between two or more countries
ally
treaty
rebellion
strategy
Vocabulary:
a violent attempt to resist or overthrow the government
ally
democracy
rebellion
strategy
Vocabulary:
an overall plan, such as for winning a war
ally
treaty
rebellion
strategy
Which of these was a weakness of the Continental army at the start of the war?
supply shortages
weak commander
unfamiliar territory
long travel distances
At the start of the war, what was a weakness of the British troops?
poor leadership
understaffed army
insufficient supplies
poorly trained soldiers
Who were the German soldiers hired to help the British?
Hessians
Redcoats
Loyalists
Patriots
Why did African Americans join the Continental army?
they had excellent military skills
they were generously paid to join the army
the blamed Great Britain for their enslavement
the hoped independence would lead to an end of slavery
Which of these was an effect of African Americans helping the cause of independence?
slavery was abolished throughout the colonies
several colonies began to take steps to end slavery
African Americans who fought were given their freedom
African Americans were rewarded for their acts of bravery
What caused the American defeat in Brooklyn, New York, in August 1776?
weak leadership
unmotivated troops
undisciplined enemy
inexperienced soldiers
Which word describes the "summer soldier and sunshine patriot"?
traitor
fighter
quitter
optimist
Which statement best describes Washington's military strategy after 1776?
to avoid all battles with the British
the defeat the British in one large battle
to fight a defensive war and tire the British out
to prevent food and supplies from reaching the British
Which of these was an effect of the American victory at Saratoga?
British troops gained confidence
General Burgoyne resigned
Great Britain withdrew from Canada
European countries came to the aid of America
Which of these nations became an American ally after the victory at Saratoga?
Canada
France
Germany
Mexico
Why did many of the British people not support the war?
the king was unpopular
they planned to move to America
the cost was too high
they wanted Americans to have Independence
What was the result of American victories at Trenton and Princeton?
the Hessians joined the American side
it showed that the Americans could defeat the British
it proved George Washington was wrong about his soldiers
the British abandoned New York and New Jersey
Which of these was a clear disadvantage for General Burgoyne in Albany, New York?
unfamiliar territory
not enough soldiers
insufficient supplies
poor communication
What group ambushed the British with hit and run raids in the South?
Loyalists
French
Guerrilla troops
Hessians
What prevented the British from being rescued by the British Navy?
loyalists
mercenaries
French warships
guerrilla troops
Which best describes the progress of the Revolutionary War?
The British won every battle until the final one at Yorktown
The British lost most of the battles against the experienced and disciplined American soldiers
At the beginning, the Americans were overmatched but their skills and tactics improved
The Americans outnumbered the British and won without help at Yorktown
How did the American Revolution impact other parts of the world?
it led to Great Britain giving up other colonies
it made other nations fearful of American strength
it encouraged other nations to fight for their independence
it made citizens of other nations fearful of a fight for independence
In addition to independence, what did the Treaty of Paris give to the Americans?
British land in Canada
the right to punish Loyalists
land east of the Mississippi River
the return of taxes paid to Great Britain
In which region did the Battle of Yorktown take place?
New England
Middle
Southern
Battles:
1776. The British defeated the Continental army and captured New York City.
Battle of Long Island (Brooklyn Heights)
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Saratoga
Battles:
1776. Washington crossed the Delaware River on Christmas night and American forces surprised German Hessians .
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Long Island
Battles:
1777 The American victory marked a turning point in the war. Shortly afterward, France and Spain joined the war as American allies.
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battles:
1778 Washington led an attack on retreating British troops. The British were able to slip away and sail safely to New York City.
Battle of Trenton
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Yorktown
Battles:
1781. Americans and French surrounded the British on land and sea. Cornwallis surrendered in the last major battle of the American Revolution.
Battle of Long Island
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Monmouth
Battle of Yorktown
People (American):
Commander in Chief of the Continental Army
George Washington
Nathaniel Greene
Thomas Paine
Francis Marion
People (British):
King of Great Britain
Lord Charles Cornwallis
George III
Sir Henry Clinton
John Burgoyne
People (British):
Held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies throughout the Revolutionary War, formed the British strategy and directed the British armies in North America
Lord George Germain
Lord Charles Cornwallis
Sir Henry Clinton
William Howe
People (British):
Commander in Chief of the British army in North America (1776–78), despite several military successes, failed to destroy the Continental Army
William Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
Lord Charles Cornwallis
John Burgoyne
People (American):
wrote the pamphlet The Crisis
Francis Marion
Nathanael Greene
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
People (British):
British general, defeated by American forces in the Saratoga, NY campaign of 1777
Lord Charles Cornwallis
John Burgoyne
William Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
People (American):
Prussian military officer that drilled Continental army soldiers at Valley Forge.
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
George Washington
People (American):
French military officer who fought in the American Revolution, commanded American troops in several battles
Baron Friedrich von Steuben
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
George Washington
People (British):
Commander in Chief of the British Army in America in 1778 and led his forces in the Battle of Monmouth
Lord Charles Cornwallis
John Burgoyne
William Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
People (British):
Served as a general in the British Army, surrendered at Yorktown in 1781
Lord Charles Cornwallis
William Howe
Sir Henry Clinton
John Burgoyne
People (American):
The "Swamp Fox" led ambushes on the British in the South
Francis Marion
Nathanael Greene
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
People (American):
major general of the Continental Army known for his successful strategy in the South
Francis Marion
Nathanael Greene
Marquis de Lafayette
Thomas Paine
Vocabulary:
an association of states that cooperate for a common purpose.
constitution
ratify
republic
confederation
Vocabulary:
a written plan that provides the basic framework of a government
constitution
ratify
republic
Vocabulary:
to formally approve a plan or an agreement. The process of approval is called ratification.
constitution
ratify
republic
confederation
Vocabulary:
a country governed by elected representatives
constitution
ratify
republic
an agreement made at the Constitutional Convention stating that enslaved persons would be counted as three-fifths of a person when determining a state's population for representation in the House of Representatives
3/5 Compromise
Great Compromise
Electoral College
Northwest Ordinance
the first written plan of government in the United States
Articles of Confederation
Northwest Territory
Northwest Ordinance
Land Ordinance of 1785
the meeting held in Philadelphia in 1787 at which the delegates wrote the U.S. Constitution.
Articles of Confederation
Electoral College
Northwest Ordinance
Constitutional Convention
the group established by the Constitution to elect the president and vice president. Voters in each state choose their electors.
Congress
Electoral College
State Legislature
Supreme Court
the series of essays written by James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay in support of the ratification of the Constitution.
Bill of Rights
The Federalist Papers
The Preamble
The Elightenment
the plan of government adopted at the Constitutional Convention that established a two-house Congress. In the House of Representatives, representation from each state is based on state population. In the Senate, each state is represented by two senators.
3/5 Compromise
Great Compromise
Electoral College
Northwest Ordinance
a law passed by the United States in 1787 that specified how western lands would be governed
Articles of Confederation
Northwest Territory
Northwest Ordinance
Land Ordinance of 1785
a region on the United States bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi rivers and the Great Lakes. The region was given to the United States by the Treaty of Paris.
Articles of Confederation
Northwest Territory
Northwest Ordinance
Land Ordinance of 1785
Following the American Revolution, what did Congress fear about a strong central government?
states would have too much power
rights for which people fought would be lost
another war would occur between Great Britain and America
laws would be passed to prevent people from settling in new territories
Which was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
Congress could not declare war
Congress could not collect taxes
Congress could not set up a postal service
Congress could not create an army or navy
What land was affected by the Land Ordinance of 1785?
land north and south of the colonies
land of the original 13 colonies
land bounded by the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and the Great Lakes
land between the Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains
What was the long-term effect of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?
territories eventually became states
the farmers of Massachusetts rebelled
George Washington was elected president
slavery was expanded in the United States
Why is Shays's Rebellion an important event in U.S. history?
it was the beginning of the Civil War
it led to the passage of a new Constitution
it showed the strength of the Massachusetts militia
it displayed the power of the central government
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention in 1787?
to write the U.S. constitution
to end the conflict in Massachusetts
to revise the Articles of Confederation
to rewrite the Declaration of Independence
Why is James Madison known as the "Father of the Constitution"?
he wrote the first draft of the Constitution
he knew more about government than anyone else
he was the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention
he was well prepared to lead the discussion at the convention
Which of these was the greatest challenge for the delegates at the Constitutional Convention?
how to respond to the interests of foreign countries
how to address the concerns of farmers and ranchers
how to balance the interests of large and small states
how to get agreement between the eastern and western states
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention agreed to establish a republic. Which of these best describes a republic?
a country led by a president
a government led by a powerful few
a parliamentary form of government
a country led by elected representatives
Which of these did both the Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan include?
an end to slavery
an elected president
two houses of Congress
three branches of government
What did the Great Compromise decide?
representation in Congress
the political parties
system of checks and balances
process of selecting the president
The number of members of which of these is affected by state population?
Senate
Supreme Court
president's cabinet
House of Representatives
What was the greatest concern of opponents to the Constitution (Anti-Federalists)?
taxes would be eliminated
selection of George Washington as president
replacement of the Articles of Confederation
states giving up power to form a stronger government
The delegates to Constitutional Convention gave the job of choosing the chief executive to:
all the citizens
members of Congress
electors chosen by the states
state legislatures and governors
Which of these describes a federal system of government?
government run by one political party
a single leader makes all government decisions
individual states have power over the national government
power is shared by the national and state governments
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
they supported the new Constitution
they questioned the justice of slavery
they feared the power of the national government
they believed states should have equal representation in Congress
How were slaves counted in determining representation?
as property to be taxed
as three-fifths of a person
the same as any other person
the same as livestock
Which state would gain the most representatives in Congress if slaves were counted?
Delaware
New York
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Who did not attend the Constitutional Convention?
John Adams
Patrick Henry
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
James Madison
People
the oldest delegate to the Constitutional Convention
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
James Madison
George Washington
People
wrote 51 of the 85 essays published as The Federalist Papers
Alexander Hamilton
John Jay
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
People
known as the "Father of the Constitution"
James Madison
William Paterson
Edmund Randolph
Roger Sherman
People
presenter of the New Jersey Plan for the small states
James Madison
William Paterson
Edmund Randolph
Roger Sherman
People
presenter of the Virginia Plan for the large states
James Madison
William Paterson
Edmund Randolph
Roger Sherman
People:
led the uprising of Massachusetts farmers to keep judges from taking their land?
Samuel Adams
Patrick Henry
James Madison
Daniel Shays
People
author of the Great Compromise between the large states and the small states
James Madison
William Paterson
Edmund Randolph
Roger Sherman
People
president of the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin
Thomas Jefferson
James Madison
George Washington
People
author of the 3/5 Compromise dealing with how slave should be counted
James Madison
James Wilson
Edmund Randolph
Roger Sherman
