WorksheetsSocial Studies-Midterm Jacob
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 55mins
Define Civics
the study of the rights and duties of citizens.
the study of ancient civilizations.
the study of economic systems.
the study of world geography.
Define Citizenship
being a member of a country.
owning property in a country.
having a passport from a country.
visiting a country frequently.
Define Citizen
community member who owes loyalty to a government and is entitled to protection from it.
a person who is temporarily residing in a country.
an individual who is not subject to any laws.
a foreigner visiting a country for tourism.
Define Service Economy
people earning a living by providing services.
an economy based on manufacturing goods.
an economy focused on agricultural production.
an economy driven by technological innovation.
Define Values: the general principles or beliefs people use to make choices.
Values
Goals
Habits
Preferences
Define Popular Sovereignty
government by consent of the governed.
rule by a single leader.
control by a foreign power.
government by divine right.
Define Institutions: sets of ideas that people have about relationships, obligations, roles, and functions.
Institutions are sets of ideas that people have about relationships, obligations, roles, and functions.
Institutions are physical buildings where people gather for social activities.
Institutions are government organizations that enforce laws and regulations.
Institutions are financial entities that manage money and investments.
Define Diverse
showing a great deal of variety; very different.
lacking variety; monotonous.
similar in nature; homogeneous.
limited in scope; narrow.
Define Ethnic: relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.
Ethnic: relating to a population subgroup with a common national or cultural tradition.
Ethnic: relating to a group of people with different dietary habits.
Ethnic: relating to a subgroup with a common language but different traditions.
Ethnic: relating to a population subgroup with a shared economic status.
Define Direct Democracy
all citizens meet to debate government matters and vote firsthand.
a system where representatives are elected to make decisions on behalf of citizens.
a government where a single ruler holds all the power.
a political system where power is divided between national and regional governments.
Define Protectorate
a country controlled by another, stronger country.
a country that is completely independent.
a country that has no government.
a country that is isolated from the rest of the world.
Define Territory
land owned by another country.
a type of animal habitat.
a type of government system.
a type of economic policy.
Define Sovereignty
the ability to rule absolutely within a territory.
the power to influence other countries.
the right to trade freely with other nations.
the capacity to maintain a standing army.
What was the Magna Carta?
It limited the power of the monarch and king John was forced to sign it.
It was a treaty that ended the Hundred Years' War.
It was a document that established the Church of England.
It was a charter that granted independence to the American colonies.
What is limited government?
The ruler or government is not all powerful.
The government has unlimited power.
The government controls all aspects of life.
The government is run by a single individual.
When and what was the Enlightenment?
The Enlightenment was during the 18th century and it inspired government.
The Enlightenment was a 19th-century movement focused on industrialization.
The Enlightenment was a 17th-century religious revival.
The Enlightenment was a 20th-century artistic movement.
Who was John Locke?
He was an Enlightenment philosopher.
He was a famous painter.
He was a renowned scientist.
He was a celebrated musician.
Explain Natural Rights: a. No man can take away someone's rights. b. Rights people are born with are life, liberty, and property.
Natural Rights are fundamental rights that every individual is born with, which include life, liberty, and property. These rights cannot be taken away by any individual or government.
Natural Rights are privileges granted by the government that can be revoked at any time.
Natural Rights are specific to certain cultures and are not universally applicable.
Natural Rights are only applicable to citizens of a particular country.
How did John Locke influence the founders?
His ideas were used in the Declaration of Independence.
He was a military leader who fought for American independence.
He provided financial support to the American colonies.
He was a British monarch who granted independence to America.
How did Baron de Montesquieu influence the founders?
His ideas on separation of powers were used.
He advocated for a monarchy, which the founders rejected.
His economic theories shaped the founders' views on trade.
He was a military strategist whose tactics were adopted.
What are the three branches of government?
a. Judicial b. Legislative c. Executive
a. Federal b. State c. Local
a. National b. Regional c. Municipal
a. Administrative b. Regulatory c. Supervisory
What does the Legislative Branch do?
They make laws.
They enforce laws.
They interpret laws.
They conduct foreign policy.
What does the Executive Branch do?
They enforce laws.
They create laws.
They interpret laws.
They fund laws.
What does the Judicial Branch do?
They interpret laws.
They create laws.
They enforce laws.
They collect taxes.
What was the House of Burgess?
Elected burgess to represent government.
A royal palace in England.
A famous ship used by explorers.
An ancient Roman senate building.
The Mayflower Compact was a list of rules for Plymouth Colony that Pilgrim men decided to write BEFORE getting off of the Mayflower. They created a direct democracy (self ruled).
True
False
The Stamp Act of 1765 forced the colonists to do what?
Pay tax on any paper item.
House British soldiers in their homes.
Provide food and supplies to British troops.
Pay a tax on imported tea.
How did the colonists react to the Stamp Act?
a. Colonists boycotted British goods.
b. Congress protested to King.
c. Colonists accepted the Stamp Act.
d. Colonists ignored the Stamp Act.
e. Colonists supported the Stamp Act.
How did Parliament react to the colonists?
The Townshend Acts of 1765: What did it do?
a. Taxed imported goods, including paint, glass, and tea.
b. Customs officials could search for smuggled goods without a warrant.
What were the colonists' arguments against the law?
How did the colonists react to the law?
They continued to boycott British goods.
They accepted the law without protest.
They organized a celebration in support of the law.
They ignored the law and carried on as usual.
How did Parliament react to the colonists?
When did it occur?
March 5, 1770.
July 4, 1776.
December 16, 1773.
April 19, 1775.
The Boston Massacre: What happened?
a. Bostonians harassed British soldiers at Customs House. b. Soldiers killed 5 colonists.
c. British soldiers were invited to a town meeting.
d. The event was a peaceful protest.
e. The British soldiers surrendered to the colonists.
What were the effects of the event?
Colonists were shocked that the British would treat them so badly.
Many colonists moved closer to wanting independence.
What happened?
Boston Merchants asked the British NOT to send tea
British sent tea anyway, BUT, the colonists didn't let the ships unload
Sons of Liberty threw all the tea into the harbor
How did the British react?
The king decided to PUNISH the Bostonians for the Boston Tea Party
Parliament passed the Coercive (intolerable) Acts
What were the Coercive Acts?
These laws allowed governors to house soldiers in open buildings
Part of Boston was closed
Massachusetts' charter was revoked and town meetings were limited
How did the colonists react?
Many colonists did not support the Boston Tea Party and felt the Coercive acts were unfair
These laws caused many colonists to believe the colonies should be independent
Why did Thomas Paine write "Common Sense"?
He wanted to convince the colonists to break away from Britain.
He wanted to support the British monarchy.
He aimed to promote reconciliation with Britain.
He intended to write a historical account of the colonies.
The Continental Congress: a. 1st Continental Congress sent a letter to the king asking him to change laws (denied) b. 2nd Continental Congress: delegates sent the Olive Branch Petition to the king as a last attempt to solve problems with Britain (denied)
1st Continental Congress sent a letter to the king asking him to change laws (denied)
2nd Continental Congress: delegates sent the Olive Branch Petition to the king as a last attempt to solve problems with Britain (denied)
43. Declaration of Independence:
Was signed in 1776
Was signed in 1783
Was signed in 1800
Was signed in 1812
What does the Preamble do?
Explain the Natural Rights section of the DOI: This section explains the philosophy of the document and adds Bill of Rights.
This section explains the philosophy of the document and adds Bill of Rights.
This section outlines the grievances against the king.
This section declares the independence of the colonies.
This section provides a detailed history of the colonies.
Explain the Grievances section of the DOI
This section states the wrongs and abuses King George and Parliament did to the colonies.
This section outlines the colonies' plans for future governance.
This section describes the economic benefits of independence.
This section lists the colonies' allies in the fight for independence.
What was the resolution?
This section states the colonists are free and independent.
This section outlines the grievances against the king.
This section discusses the need for a standing army.
This section proposes a new trade agreement.
Define the following term: 48. Constitution
A detailed written plan for government.
A type of legal document used in court.
A historical document from the 18th century.
A set of guidelines for writing official letters.
Define the following term: 49. Bicameral: A two-house system.
Bicameral: A two-house system.
Bicameral: A single-house system.
Bicameral: A three-house system.
Bicameral: A no-house system.
Fill in the blank: Confederation is a ______ of people who come together for a common purpose.
group
conflict
division
individual
To ratify means to ______ approval of something.
vote
reject
ignore
delay
Fill in the blank: Convert means to ______ from one belief to another.
change
remain
ignore
reject
Fill in the blank: The Continental Convention was a meeting of state delegates in ______ leading to the adoption of a new constitution.
1787
1776
1791
1800
Fill in the blank: Federalists are people who ______ the constitution.
support
oppose
ignore
amend
The Great Compromise was an agreement providing a ______ system of government.
dual
single
unitary
federal
The ⅗ Compromise was an agreement that every ______ enslaved persons would count as ______ free persons.
5 enslaved persons would count as 3 free persons.
3 enslaved persons would count as 5 free persons.
5 enslaved persons would count as 2 free persons.
4 enslaved persons would count as 3 free persons.
Fill in the blank: The Electoral College is a group of people named by each state legislature to select the ______ and ______.
president and V.P.
senators and representatives
governors and mayors
judges and justices
Anti-Federalists are people who ______ the constitution.
oppose
support
ignore
amend
Fill in the blank: Federalism is a form of government in which power is divided between ______ and ______ governments.
state and federal
local and municipal
executive and legislative
judicial and administrative
What were some of the problems of the Articles of Confederation (AOC)?
Weak central government
Financial problems
Problems with foreign nations
Domestic problems
61. What was Shays' Rebellion?
A protest by farmers against tax collections and judgments for debt
A movement to support the British monarchy
A rebellion led by Native Americans against settlers
A series of battles during the American Revolution
What was the result of Shays' Rebellion?
People realized the national government was powerless to stop such rebellions
Convinced many of the need to meet to discuss the weaknesses of the AOC
When did the Philadelphia Convention take place? Fill in the blank: The Philadelphia Convention took place from ______ through ______ 1787.
The Philadelphia Convention took place from May 25 through September 17 1787.
The Philadelphia Convention took place from June 1 through October 10 1787.
The Philadelphia Convention took place from April 15 through August 20 1787.
The Philadelphia Convention took place from July 4 through November 30 1787.
Which state did NOT attend the convention? Fill in the blank: ______ did not attend the convention.
______
California
Texas
Florida
Who DID attend the convention?
Benjamin Franklin, Alexander Hamilton, George Mason, John Jay, George Washington.
Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, John Hancock.
James Madison, Edmund Randolph, Roger Sherman, Elbridge Gerry, Luther Martin.
Richard Henry Lee, John Dickinson, Charles Pinckney, William Paterson, Oliver Ellsworth.
Who presided over the convention? Fill in the blank: ______ presided over the convention.
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
Benjamin Franklin
John Adams
James Madison was considered the "Father of the Constitution" Why?
Main author of the constitution
Took diligent notes on everything that happened
He was very well read and educated on democratic philosophy
What was accomplished? There were 3 options presented. What were they? (explain each in your own words) Option 1: The plan by James Madison called for 3 branches of gov't and a ____.
The Great Compromise resulted in a bicameral legislature, balancing the needs of both large and small states. The three options presented were: 1) The Virginia Plan, which proposed representation based on population; 2) The New Jersey Plan, which called for equal representation for each state; and 3) The Connecticut Compromise, which combined elements of both plans.
The plan by James Madison called for a unicameral legislature and equal representation for all states.
The plan by James Madison proposed a monarchy with a single ruler overseeing all branches of government.
The plan by James Madison suggested a confederation of states with no central government authority.
Be able to understand the outcomes of the Great Compromise. What was accomplished? There were 3 options presented. What were they? (explain each in your own words) Option 2: ____.
The establishment of a bicameral legislature with equal representation in the Senate and proportional representation in the House.
The creation of a unicameral legislature with equal representation for all states.
The implementation of a system where the executive branch had more power than the legislative branch.
What was accomplished? There were 3 options presented. What were they? (explain each in your own words) Option 3: The Great Compromise ____.
The Great Compromise resulted in a bicameral legislature, balancing the needs of both large and small states. The three options presented were: 1) Representation based solely on population, 2) Equal representation for all states, and 3) A combination of both, leading to the creation of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
The Great Compromise led to the establishment of a unicameral legislature, where all states had equal representation regardless of size.
The Great Compromise abolished the idea of a federal government, allowing states to govern independently without a central authority.
The Great Compromise introduced a system where representation was based solely on the economic contributions of each state.
68. ____ out of 13 states had to ratify the Constitution before it could go into effect.
9
7
10
11
____ supported the Constitution and strong national government.
Federalists
Anti-Federalists
Confederates
Libertarians
The Federalist Papers are a series of essays written to support the ratification of the United States Constitution.
A series of essays written to support the ratification of the United States Constitution.
A collection of laws passed by the first Congress of the United States.
A set of amendments to the United States Constitution.
A historical novel about the founding of the United States.
