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Chapter 1 Social Studies

Total questions: 32

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which colonial region had farms, platantions and hot summers

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

2.

Which colonial region had rich farmland and moderate climate

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

3.

Which colonial region had hills, rocky terrains and cold winters

a)

New England

b)

Middle

c)

Southern

4.

How did colonists react to the Proclamation of 1763?

a)

They supported the policy and paid the new taxes the King ordered

b)

They resisted the policy and refused to pay the new taxes the King ordered

c)

They supported the policy and left areas west of the Applachian Mountains

d)

They resisted the polciy and stayed in areas west of the Appalachian Mountains.

5.

How did British officials in Virginia respond to the new French forts?

a)

They sent George Washington to present a declaration of war

b)

They sent George Washington to tell the French to leave the territory

c)

They sent George Washington to recruit new Indian allies to attack the French

d)

They sent George Washington with a new plan to divide up the Ohio River Valley

6.

Why did Britain create more taxes and laws for the colonies? Pick TWO

a)

to gain more control over the British colonies

b)

to stop the colonies from growing too wealthy

c)

to stop the growing rebellion within the British colonies

d)

to make the colonists pay for the French and Indian War

7.

Which actions could British Parliament have taken to reduce American colonists' anger over taxes? Choose TWO.

a)

issue more taxes

b)

allow colonists to vote on new taxes

c)

give colonists representation in Parliament

d)

replace the colonial governments with British-controlled government

8.

Great Britain had a

a)

monarchy

b)

representative democracy

9.

The colonists were angry at British control and wanted a

a)

monarchy

b)

representative democracy

10.

A _______ is a form of government in which authority over the people is retained through a ruling family.

a)

monarchy

b)

representative democracy

11.

A ________ is a form of government in which the people have the power.

a)

monarchy

b)

representative democracy

12.

Which part of the Declartion of Independence officially proclaims that the colonists are free and independent from Brithish rule?

a)

Preamble

b)

Big Ideas

c)

Complaints

d)

Declaration

13.

Which part of the Declaratin of Independence lists wrongs committed by King George III, including that colonists were forced to pay unfair taxes

a)

Preamble

b)

Big Ideas

c)

Complaints

d)

Declaration

14.

Which part of the Declaration on Independence explains that all people have "certain unalienable rights" that cannot be taken away?

a)

Preamble

b)

Big Ideas

c)

Complaints

d)

Declaration

15.

Which part of the Declaration of Independence explains that seperation has become necessary for the American people?

a)

Preamble

b)

Big Ideas

c)

Complaints

d)

Declaration

16.

Which rights are considered natural rights?

a)

life

b)

love

c)

liberty

d)

property

e)

pursuit of happiness

17.

_____ people have "certain unalienable rights"

a)

All

b)

Some

18.

People's natural rights ________ be taken away.

a)

can

b)

cannot

19.

People establish government to _______ these rights

a)

give

b)

protect

20.

Government derives its power from the ________

a)

king

b)

people

21.

When a government violates citizens' rights, the people _____ change the government.

a)

should

b)

should not

22.

The Declaration of Independence was signed on

a)

July 4, 1776

b)

July 4, 1876

23.

The Fourth of July is called

a)

Freedom Day

b)

Independence Day

24.

The United States won its freedom from British rule in the ______.

a)

American Revolution

b)

French and Indian War

25.

The joyful emotion felt at the yearly celebration of freedom is called _______.

a)

The Spirit of '76

b)

The Heart of Courage

26.

What advantages did American colonists have that helped them win the Revolutionary War against Great Britain?

a)

The colonists had unlimited supplies of food

b)

The colonists received support from France and Spain

c)

The colonists had a strong determination to be independent.

d)

The colonists had more gold in their treasury than Great Britain

e)

The colonists were familiar with the land where battles were fought.

27.

Who was a British king that lost the American colonies?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

George III

28.

This person was a Commander in Chief of the Continental Army and the first president of the U.S.

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

George III

29.

Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence and the third president of the U.S.?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

George III

30.

How did the colonists feel about the Stamp Act?

a)

They were angry about the Stamp Act

b)

They were happy about the Stamp Act

c)

They thought the Stamp Act helped make America stronger

d)

They believed waiting in line to buy stamps was unfair to all American.

31.

Why did colonists disagree with the Stamp Act?

a)

They did not need stamps in the 13 colonies

b)

They did not agree that they should be taxed without representation

c)

They wanted King George to pay for their stamps

d)

Colonists wanted to produce their own tea for Britain

32.

What law forced American colonists to pay a tax on nearly all official documents and papers in America?

a)

Quartering Act

b)

Stamp Act

c)

Sugar Act

d)

Tea Act