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Worksheets2nd-9 8W BIG Bell Ringer
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 15mins
If you were a Separatist and not a member of the Church of England, what could happen to you?
Persecution, imprisonment, or fines
Where did the Pilgrims land?
When did the Pilgrims land in North America?
Who was Squanto?
What was the Mayflower Compact?
A document signed by the Pilgrims to provide the outline of a new government
What does the term "covenant" mean?
A contract; an agreement
Who was Anne Hutchinson?
A woman put on trial for arguing that people should be allowed to interpret the Bible themselves
Which of these countries allowed their colonies to elect people to represent each settlement?
England
Which lines go side to side?
latitude
longitude
In the Declaration of Independence, why were the "evils of slavery" removed
The Declaration of Independence was too scary when it included the slavery wording.
The Southern Representatives would not vote until it was removed since their economies depended on slavery
One of the British Army's biggest mistakes was...
underestimating the American's willingness to risk everything
poor leadership decisions and equipment
lack of proper equipment and weak leaders
overestimating the enemy's strength
The tea act was....
passed in response to the Boston Tea Party.
a popular play in Boston.
a tax the British forced the colonists to pay on tea.
created by colonial governments to make money.
Who was the monarch in charge of Great Britain during this time?
King George III
King Charles X
King Henry IV
King James I
On March 5, 1770, 5 colonists were killed.
Boston Tea Party
Boston Massacre
Massachusetts Massacre
Massachusetts Tea Party
___ cost England a lot of money.
The Civil War
The Mexican Session
The Spanish American War
The French and Indian War
Who dressed up like Native Americans and raided ships?
Daughters of Liberty
Sons of Liberty
King George
Republicans
Which lines go side to side?
latitude
longitude
Which lines go up and down
longitude
latitude
What was the first cause of the conflict between the French and the British colonies?
Disagreements over fishing rights and trade
The British wanted to keep the forest and the French wanted to remove the forest
The French wanted to keep the forest and the British wanted to remove the forest
This created a temporary border at the Appalachian Mountains, restricting the movement of the colonists
Appalachian Line of 1769
Proclamation of 1763
Northwest Ordinance of 1767
Colonial Border of 1763
Treaty of Paris 1763
Why did the colonists protest against the Tea Act?
They wanted to support the British government
It imposed taxes on tea without their consent.
They were not interested in politics
They were happy with the tax on tea
Who was the leader of the Sons of Liberty?
George Washington
Samuel Adams
Thomas Jefferson
John Adams
Native Americans did not have coins, how did they pay for goods?
Bartering, trading beads, pottery, and clothing
What did the "Daughters of Liberty" do?
They made "homespun" goods to replace British goods
They protested by refusing to eat
They attacked British soldiers
They formed a militia to fight against the British army
What is a "boycott"?
Refusing to do business with person, group, or country
An organized demonstration of public disapproval
A small bed for a boy
A legal agreement between two parties
What do we call the rights all humans are born with?
Government
The People
Natural Rights
Independence
According to the Declaration of Independence, who gives consent to govern?
Government
The People
Natural Rights
Independence
According to the Declaration of Independence, the governments are formed to secure _____?
Government
The People
Natural Rights
Independence
Select all of the principles of the Declaration of Independence.
People give their consent (permission) to the government
A government's job is to secure natural rights
All humans are born equal
Everyone has the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness
What is likely to happen to the price of cookies at a bakery if there is a surplus and low demand?
The price increases significantly
The price decreases to attract more buyers
The price remains unchanged
What is likely to happen to the price of cookies at a bakery if there is a shortage of cookies and high demand?
The price increases significantly
The price decreases to attract more buyers
The price remains unchanged
What is likely to happen to the price of cookies at a bakery if the supply equals the demand
The price increases significantly
The price decreases to attract more buyers
The price remains unchanged
Why were the battles at Lexington and Concord important?
These battles marked the beginning of the Revolutionary War
They were the start of the French and Indian War
Start of World War 1
Who led the first Continental army?
Abe Lincoln
George Washington
Robert E. Lee
Saul Alinsky
What was the date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence?
May 4, 1890
August 2, 1776
July 4, 1901
July 6, 1776
Can you click on North America?
Can you click on South America?
Who was Paul Revere?
A Patriot that rode from Boston to Lexington to warn of a British attack
The King of England that wanted peace
A southern farmer who sold cash crops
The focus of the struggle between the French and the British, and their Native American allies was at....?
The Ohio Valley
What was the main benefit of the colonies to England?
producing raw resources to make products in England
What was the Silk Road?
A network of trade routes or roads
Why was the printing press such an important invention?
The printing press revolutionized the spread of misinformation and made knowledge difficult to find
The printing press revolutionized the spread of misinformation and made knowledge less accessible.
The printing press revolutionized the spread of information and made knowledge more accessible.
Which direction do you need to go to get to the school from the museum?
north
south
east
west
Where on the map did the Pueblo People, Navajo, and the Apache live?
Can you find Indiana?
Equator
Prime Meridian
International Date Line
North Pole
Equator
Prime Meridian
International Date Line
North Pole
Where is the Great Plains on the map?
Chief Seattle was a Suquamish and Duwamish chief. Where in North America did he live?
Select one on the map.
Label each spot on the map
