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WorksheetsS1 US HISTORY FINAL - EXTRA CREDIT
Total questions: 90
Worksheet time: 45mins
Which phrase from the Declaration of Independence shows equality?
"Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness"
"All men are created equal"
What was one effect of the American Revolution on other nations?
It led to less democracy
It inspired revolutions
What was a major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
It created a national bank
It did not have a strong central government
How did the Constitution improve upon the Articles of Confederation?
By reducing presidential power
By creating a stronger federal government
Which document was a foundation for American democracy?
The Magna Carta
The Code of Hammurabi
What was the purpose of the Mayflower Compact?
To declare independence from England
To set up a government for Plymouth Colony
Which principle is emphasized in the Declaration of Independence?
Divine right of kings
Right to self-governance
How did the Articles of Confederation address state sovereignty?
States kept significant power
State governments were abolished
Which event began the American Revolutionary War?
The Siege of Yorktown
The Battles of Lexington and Concord
What was a key idea in Thomas Paine's 'Common Sense'?
Independence from Britain was necessary
Monarchy is the best form of government
What was the main reason for the Boston Tea Party?
To protest the Stamp Act
To oppose the Tea Act
Which battle was a turning point in the American Revolutionary War?
Battle of Yorktown
Battle of Saratoga
What was George Washington's role in the Revolutionary War?
He was a French diplomat
He was the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army
Which precedent did George Washington set?
Declared war without Congress
Served only two terms
What was George Washington's stance on political parties?
He founded the first political party
He warned against political parties
What was the main economic activity in the Southern colonies?
Mining
Agriculture
What was the significance of the Mayflower Compact?
It was the first governing document of Plymouth Colony
It abolished the monarchy
What does the legislative branch do?
Makes laws
Interprets laws
What is the purpose of checks and balances?
To allow the judiciary to make laws
To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful
You don’t have to house a soldier.
3rd Amendment
1st Amendment
Freedom of religion
1st Amendment
3rd Amendment
Police need a warrant to search you or your things.
2nd Amendment
4th Amendment
Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states.
2nd Amendment
10th Amendment
Right to own a weapon
2nd Amendment
7th Amendment
Right to a fair trial and protection from self-incrimination
2nd Amendment
5th Amendment
Right to a speedy trial with a jury and a lawyer
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
Bail can't be too high or punishment too severe
8th Amendment
6th Amendment
1st Amendment
Police need a warrant to search you or your belongings
Freedom of religion
Who proposes laws?
Legislative
Executive
Who can override the President's veto?
Legislative
Judicial
Who can declare laws unconstitutional?
Executive
Judicial
Who can veto laws?
Executive
Judicial
Who approves treaties?
Legislative
Judicial
Who appoints Supreme Court Justices?
Executive
Legislative
Who declares war?
Legislative
Executive
Who negotiates treaties?
Executive
Legislative
Who can remove the President from office?
Legislative
Judicial
Who can pardon federal offenders?
Legislative
Executive
Who can remove judges from office?
Judicial
Legislative
The equator is an imaginary line around Earth's middle.
True
False
Select the picture(s) that shows a DESERT.
Which number shows North America?
1
3
Which number represents Africa?
5
4
Choose Asia.
1
6
Which number represents Australia?
7
2
A PHYSICAL MAP shows what the land looks like in a country. Select the picture of a PHYSICAL MAP.
A POLITICAL MAP shows the boundaries between each country. Select the POLITICAL MAP.
What percentage of Earth is covered by oceans?
25%
70%
What is the International Date Line?
A line in a nation
An imaginary line where the next day starts when crossed.
Which continent do you live on?
Europe
North America
Which continent has the largest desert?
Africa
Asia
Which number represents Europe?
1
4
Select South America on the map.
7
2
What is the name of the large body of water between Africa, Asia and Europe?
Atlantic Ocean
Black Sea
Caribbean Sea
Mediterranean Sea
What is the name of the largest ocean in the world? (Hint-you can drive and see it in about 1 and 1/2 hours from Modesto)
Atlantic Ocean
Indian Ocean
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
Which of the following is on the eastern border of the U.S.?
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
What is the capital of the U.S.?
Columbia, S.C.
Washington, D.C.
Vancouver, Washington
What is the body of water on the west coast of the U.S.?
Atlantic Ocean
Mississippi River
Pacific Ocean
Mediterranean Sea
Which country borders the United States' southern border?
Canada
Mexico
Brazil
Russia
Which country borders the United States' northern border?
Mexico
Alaska
Canada
The Great Lakes
Identify the river (in red) on the map
Missouri River
Mississippi River
Sierra Cascade Mountains
Rio Grande River
Identify the state on the map.
Washington
California
Texas
Nevada
Identify the state on the map.
Washington
California
Texas
Nevada
Identify the state on the map.
Washington
Idaho
Texas
Nevada
Which state is this?
Arizona
Texas
New Mexico
Maryland
Which state is this?
New York
Ohio
Virginia
Washington
What is this symbol?
Compass Rose
Scale
Direction Symbol
Locator
What is the name of the continent highlighted?
Africa
Asia
North America
South America
In the Treaty of Paris, King George III recognized the 13 colonies as the ?
The United States of Mexico
America
The United States of America
The Divided States of America
The (a) was signed on (b) .
Which document declared the independence of the thirteen American colonies from Great Britain?
(a)
The Magna Carta
The Constitution
The Bill of Rights
Who was the first commander of the Continental Army?
Thomas Jefferson
George Washington
John Adams
Benjamin Franklin
What are the three unalienable rights granted to men by God according to the Declaration of Independence?
Liberty
Life
Pursuit of Happiness
Right to petition the government
What does "All men are created equal" mean according to the Declaration of Independence?
Self-evident
Truth
Equal
Life
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
The minutemen were ready to act in a minute.
True
False
What was a supporter of colonial independence from England called?
Loyalist
Patriot
Neutralist
Tory
Who was the British king when the Declaration of Independence was adopted?
King George II
King George III
King James II
King James III
How long is the term for the members of the House of Representatives?
2 years
4 years
6 years
life
The length of the term of office for a Senator is __ years.
2
4
6
8
People must be ______ old to vote.
18
17
Who officially elects the president?
Electoral College
Speaker of House
The president must have been a U.S. citizen:
for a minimum of ten years.
since birth.
What historic document is the Bill of Rights a part of?
Declaration of Independence
The Articles of Confederation
U.S. Constitution
English Bill of Rights
In the Declaration of Independence, the term “unalienable right” refers to -
the rights citizens of other countries have
the right to freedom of religion
rights people are born with that cannot be taken away (without due process)
rights only people in Britain have if they maintain good standing with the King
