WorksheetsEOY Social Studies Review
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 3hrs 48mins
Austin is marked with a star on the map. Why is Austin important to Texas?
It is the state capital of Texas.
It is the home of the President of the United States.
It is the smallest city in Texas.
Which of these is the state flower of Texas?
rose
sunflower
bluebonnet
What word completes the Pledge to the Texas Flag?
Flag
Country
State
Which of these is the Texas flag?
Sometimes if the community is very small, it cannot pay its firefighters.
The community usually gets volunteers who are trained to fight fires.
If this man is a volunteer, what word below describes him?
Good citizen
Public official
Elected official
Why do we celebrate Veterans Day?
This day remembers the pilgrims that first came to America.
This day honors veterans and citizens who have served in the military.
This day honors the signers of the Declaration of Independence.
Which holiday in November is based on gratitude and remembers the gathering of the Pilgrims
and Wampanoag tribe?
Memorial Day
Fourth of July
Thanksgiving Day
How did Amelia Earhart show individualism?
She was the first female to earn a degree from Harvard University.
She inspired others as the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
She was a fighter pilot in World War II.
The headlines above describe Amelia Earhart's final flight.
What do the headlines say happened to her?
Amelia's airplane caught on fire and landed in Cuba.
Amelia and her plane disappeared in the ocean.
Amelia moved to Texas and became a teacher.
What was the job of the Navajo Code Talkers during the war?
They helped the U.S. military by making unbreakable codes during the war.
They were Boy Scouts that carried the American flag into battle.
They were pilots that dropped off food and supplies during the war.
Look at the timeline above. When were the Navajo soldiers awarded for their work during
World War II?
2000
2021
1942
Who are the individuals shown in the picture?
Women Airforce Service Pilots
Amelia Earhart
Women Nurses of Second World War
How did George Washington Carver use peanuts to help others?
He helped farmers restore nutrients in the soil with crop rotation.
He inspired women to become peanut farmers.
He invented a faster way to travel by using peanut oil.
How did these women show good citizenship?
They helped American soldiers communicate using a code.
They helped fly planes in World War II and train pilots.
They were the first to fly around the world.
What happened in 1896 on the George Washington Carver timeline?
George taught at the Tuskegee Institute.
George creates new ways to use peanuts and sweet potatoes.
George went to Iowa State University.
Good citizens take responsibility for their actions. One way to take responsibility for your
actions is by —
arguing with the teacher.
not finishing your work.
telling the truth.
One way to be a good citizen is by —
treating everyone with respect.
ignoring people.
using kind words only to your friends.
Polly saw that three of her friends had taken some jewelry from her neighbor’s garage sale
without paying. If Polly believes in justice, what should she do?
Tell the neighbor about her friends.
Pretend she didn’t see them do it.
Leave and ignore her friends.
Who am I?
Sojourner Truth
Abigail Adams
Amelia Earhart
Sojourner Truth was a good citizen who helped people. What people did she help?
students who need tutoring
enslaved people who wanted freedom
sick people who wanted to get well
What did both ladies, shown above, have in common?
They built hospitals for the sick and poor.
They served in the government.
They wanted people to be treated equally.
How did Thurgood Marshall influence the nation?
He was the lawyer in Brown v. Board of Education case that helped to end segregation in
schools.
He was the President of the United States when slavery ended.
He was the first Mexican-American judge on the Supreme Court in Austin.
Look at Thurgood Marshall's Timeline above. When did Thurgood Marshall become a Supreme
Court Judge?
1967
1908
1933
Look at the timeline above. What year was Buddy Holly born?
1959
1936
1983
How did Buddy Holly influence Lubbock and other communities around the world?
Buddy Holly was a musician that influenced the history of music through his songs and
sounds.
Buddy Holly was a famous actor that influenced movies in the 1950's.
Buddy Holly influenced the world of music by making and selling guitars.
What is located on the north part of town?
park
beach
gas station
What is west of the park?
pool
ice cream shop
mall
Which letter shows the location of Lubbock?
C
B
A
Which country is south of the United States?
Mexico
Texas
Canada
On which continent is Lubbock located?
North America
Texas
United States of America
All of these are jobs of your -
neighborhoods.
local businesses.
government.
When a person wins a majority of votes, they have been ______.
elected.
appointed.
fired.
What does the president of the United States, the state governor, and the mayor have in common?
They are all chief executives that enforce the laws.
They meet at city hall each week.
They can all appoint judges to the Supreme Court.
Which of these citizens was elected to serve the community?
Police
Mayor
Teacher
Who is the governor of Texas?
Joe Biden
Greg Abbott
John Roberts
What is the location of the star on the map?
The Capital of the United States
The Capital of Texas
Lubbock, Texas
On January 20, 2021, who was sworn in as the President of the United States?
John Roberts
Tray Payne
Joe Biden
The president can choose judges for certain courts. We call this the process of –
appointing.
electing.
public meeting.
How did Irma Rangel influence the state of Texas?
She supported equal rights, student issues, and funding for education.
She passed laws that gave women the right to vote.
She won a case that ended segregation in public schools.
What happened to Irma Rangel after she was elected into the Texas Legislature?
Irma graduated from Law School.
Irma was born in Texas.
She was selected for the Texas Women's Hall of Fame.
What year did Irma Rangel graduate from Law School?
1994
1931
1969
All of the pictures shown above are examples of -
police safety.
government services.
school services.
What service does the fire department offer the community?
provides protection of life, property and the environment
provide places for family gatherings and fun
enforces the law and prevents crime
What government service is on Oak Street?
Store
Fire Station
Gas Station
Who was Theodore Roosevelt?
He was an American president.
He was a Texas Ranger.
He was a national park ranger.
What is one way Theodore Roosevelt influenced the nation?
He set all the horses free in the United States.
He helped farmers restore nutrients in the soil.
He set aside thousands of acres of land to develop national parks.
What do these people have in common?
They were all governors of Texas.
They fought in wars for America.
They helped American by serving in the government.
Humans modify physical environments to meet their needs. Why might a farmer modify the land by using an irrigation
system?
to provide water for crops
to help soak up the extra water
to create a water park for kids
What is one negative consequences of clearing land?
Humans can build homes.
Animal and plant life lose their homes.
There are no consequences for clearing land.
One way to conserve water is by —
cutting the lawn more.
taking shorter showers.
plant more trees.
Why do we celebrate Independence Day?
to eat hotdogs and burgers
to
remember when America
declared its independence
from Britain in 1776.
to remember when the Pilgrims came to America
Why do we celebrate Memorial Day?
to honor those who signed the Declaration of Independence
to honor those who fought in World War II
to honor
those who have died
serving in war.
Why is it important to have
cultural celebrations?
To know how to make tortillas.
To honor those who have invented picture frames.
Celebrate different
cultures and
traditions.
What does Cinco de Mayo and Independence day have in common?
Celebrate our independence from Great Britain.
Celebrate both with
music, food, and
activities.
Celebrate Mexico's victory over the French
What is
the
capital of
Texas?
Lubbock
Austin
Washington D.C
What do these building have in common?
They are both government buildings in Lubbock
They are both government buildings in Austin
They are both government buildings in Washington D.C
