WorksheetsSocial Studies: End of the Year Review
Total questions: 19
Worksheet time: 20mins
Which of the following best describes the good that the British Empire taxed with the Stamp Act?
sugar
tea
manufactured goods
paper documents
Based on your knowledge of Social Studies, why was Paul Revere's ride important to the American colonists?
Paul Revere told colonists to run away and hide.
Paul Revere asked colonists to talk to the Redcoats and make peace.
Paul Revere warned the colonists that the British were coming.
Paul Revere told the colonists to ignore the Redcoats and go about their business.
What is the main way George Washington helped the Revolution?
He led the Continental Army.
He founded Washington, D.C.
He fought at the Battles of Lexington and Concord.
He wrote the Declaration of Independence.
Why is July 4th celebrated in the United States?
It is the day that Thomas Paine published Common Sense.
It is the day that the British surrendered to the Continental Army.
It is the day that the First Continental Congress met in Philadelphia.
It is the day that colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence from Britain and became a free country.
What slogan was created by Patriots that argued against British taxes?
"Give me liberty or give me death."
"No taxation without representation."
"All men are created equal and have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness."
"United we stand, divided we fall."
Who were the Sons of Liberty?
Colonists, known as American patriots, who protested against the British.
People who followed King George's rule.
A group of religious rebels.
People who wanted to own land west of the Appalachian mountains.
George Washington most helped the American Revolution because he was the leader of the ________________.
Continental Army
British Army
French Army
Canadian Army
The American colonies wanted to be ______ of King George, so they could live and work on their own.
commander
a spy
a mercenary
independent
According to James Madison, what was the main flaw, or problem, with the Articles of Confederation?
It did not protect people's rights.
Congress did not have enough power.
It could not protect the country from outsiders.
The states could not make their own decisions.
Which amendment gives you the right to say what you think without the government interfering?
Eighth Amendment
First Amendment
Tenth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Which phrase from the preamble tells the reader that the government gets its power to make laws from the people?
"provide for the common defense"
"We the people of the United States"
"in order to form a more perfect union"
"do ordain and establish this Constitution"
Which statement describes the role of George Washington after 1789?
He led the U.S. Navy for a lifetime term.
He argued against the Bill of Rights.
He wrote the Bill of Rights.
He was the first president of the United States.
What is the purpose of the president's cabinet?
to represent the interests of individual states
to advise the president on matters of national importance
to take notes for the president during meetings
to write laws that the president can present to Congress
Which precedents did Washington set while in office? Select 3 correct answers.
refusing to run for a third term
vetoing new tax laws
enforcing federal laws
being called "Your Excellency"
creating the first cabinet
What is this structure called?
Washington Monument
Jefferson Memorial
Independence Hall
Lincoln Memorial
Why was the Washington Monument built?
to honor the first president of the United States
to celebrate the ratification of the U.S. Constitution
to celebrate the United States' 100th Year Anniversary
to celebrate the end of the Articles of Confederation
How can Congress overturn a president's veto?
Congress can send the bill to state courts.
Congress can make the bill into a law with 2/3 votes in both houses of Congress.
Congress can ask the public to vote on the bill.
Congress can have the bill made into a law with a 3/4 votes by state legislatures.
In the Legislative Branch, Congress has the power to (a)
In the Executive Branch, the president has the power to (b)
In the Judicial Branch, the Supreme Court has the power to (c)
Which document set the form of government for the United States?
the Constitution
the Bill of Rights
the Pledge of Allegiance
the Declaration of Independence
