WorksheetsSocial Studies Final Review
Total questions: 70
Worksheet time: 35mins
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Which of the following best describes the main achievement of the Iroquois Confederacy and their use of the environment?
They formed a powerful united government among different Native American nations and used natural resources to build longhouses and for farming.
They built large cities, relied only on hunting, and did not cooperate with other tribes.
They avoided using natural resources and had no form of government.
They lived in isolation and did not interact with their environment.
The Columbian Exchange refers to:
A trade route between Europe and Asia
The transfer of plants, animals, culture, and resources between the Old World and the New World.
A treaty signed by European powers
A type of currency used in colonial America
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #1?
Massachusetts
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #6?
Connecticut
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #13?
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #4?
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Pennsylvania
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #10?
Delaware
Maryland
Virgina
North Carolina
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #2?
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New York
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #8?
New York
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #12?
North Carolina
South Carolina
Georgia
Virginia
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #5?
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Connecticut
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #11?
Delaware
Maryland
North Carolina
South Carolina
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #7?
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Connecticut
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #3?
Rhode Island
Delaware
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Which one of the 13 Colonies is represented by the #9?
Virginia
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Maryland
What colony did the Pilgrims settle in?
Plymouth, Massachusetts
Jamestown, Virginia
Roanoke, North Carolina
St. Augustine, Florida
Who founded the colony of New York?
William Penn, the Quaker leader.
Peter Styvuseant, the Dutch West India Company.
John Smith, the Virginia Company.
James Oglethorpe, the British philanthropist.
What is Mercantilism? Who benefited from it?
The belief that colonies exist to make the mother country more money. The mother country (Britain) benefited from it.
A system where colonies were allowed complete economic freedom. The colonies benefited the most.
A philosophy that promoted free trade between all nations equally. All countries benefited equally.
A belief that the mother country should give more resources to its colonies. The colonies benefited from it.
Explain Triangle Trade.
The exchange of goods only within Europe.
The trade network between The Americas, Europe and Africa.
A trade system involving only Africa and Asia.
Explain Thomas Paine’s Common Sense. Why was it important?
A pamphlet that criticized monarchies and convinced many American Colonists of the need to break away from Great Britain.
A novel that supported the British monarchy during the American Revolution.
A speech delivered by King George III to the American Colonists.
A treaty signed between the American Colonists and France.
What is propaganda? What is an example of propaganda from before the American Revolution?
A scientific discovery. Benjamin Franklin’s kite experiment.
A fair and balanced news report. The signing of the Declaration of Independence.
Information that is bias, (fake news). Paul Revere’s engraving of the Boston Massacre.
A peaceful protest. The Boston Tea Party.
Explain the significance of the Zenger Trials.
The Zenger Trials established the first colonial assembly.
The Zenger Trials ended the practice of slavery in the colonies.
The Zenger Trials set up the precedent of freedom of speech.
The Zenger Trials led to the creation of the Bill of Rights.
What was the purpose of The Declaration of Independence?
States the grievances of the colonists to King George, establishes the fact that governments should get their power from the people
To declare war on France and Spain
To establish a monarchy in the colonies
To create trade agreements with Native American tribes
Who created the Join or Die Cartoon? What was the message of it?
John Adams, that the colonies should avoid alliances.
Thomas Jefferson, that the colonies should remain independent.
George Washington, that the colonies should fight against Britain alone.
Ben Franklin, that the colonies should unite together.
What was the importance of Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”?
It promoted the idea of remaining neutral in the conflict.
It encouraged colonists to support the British monarchy.
It argued for stronger trade ties with France.
It showed that people should not be loyal to the king, it should be “common sense” to break away from the king.
What was the Stamp Act?
Required colonists to pay a tax on documents
Gave colonists the right to vote in Parliament
Abolished slavery in the colonies
Allowed colonists to print their own money
What was the Tea Act? How did it lead to the Boston Tea Party?
Banned all tea in the colonies, leading to a tea shortage
Put a tax on imported tea, colonists protested with the Boston Tea Party
Allowed only British tea to be sold, causing colonists to celebrate
Gave colonists free tea, which they refused
How was the Boston Massacre used as propaganda?
Only gave one point of view.
It was ignored by the public.
It was celebrated as a victory.
It was used to promote British rule.
What were the living conditions like at Valley Forge?
There was an abundance of resources and no hardships faced by the soldiers.
The soldiers enjoyed warm weather and plenty of food and supplies.
The camp was luxurious with comfortable housing and entertainment.
It was so cold and there were limited supplies. There was a shortage of food, clothing, and shoes making survival very difficult.
What were the advantages and disadvantages of the British army?
Advantages- more people, well trained army, had a lot of experience, stocked with food, weapons, uniforms and gunpowder, had MONEY, Native American allies. Disadvantages- distance between Britain and America, King George could not convince the public to support the war, fighting on unfamiliar land, ineffective tactics
Advantages- less people, poorly trained army, no experience, lacked food, weapons, uniforms and gunpowder, no money, no allies. Disadvantages- close to home, public support, familiar land, effective tactics
Advantages- only had cavalry, no navy, lacked resources, no allies. Disadvantages- had too much support from the public, too many supplies, and fought on their own land
Advantages- had no experience, lacked food and weapons, and had no money. Disadvantages- had too many allies, fought on familiar land, and had public support
What were the advantages and disadvantages of the Continental army?
Advantages: advanced technology, global empire, experienced generals, strong economy.
Disadvantages: overconfidence, internal conflict, poor communication.
Advantages: large navy, well-trained soldiers, abundant supplies, strong central government.
Disadvantages: lack of motivation, unfamiliar territory, weak leadership
Advantages- patriotism, support from France and Spain, George Washington was a strong commander, homefield advantage
Disadvantages- did not have a lot of people, soldiers were not trained, shortage of supplies, lack of uniforms
Advantages: access to mercenaries, superior weapons, control of major cities.
Disadvantages: harsh climate, divided population, limited resources.
What was the turning point of the American Revolution? What colony did it take place in?
The Boston Tea Party, Massachusetts.
The Battle of Yorktown, Virginia.
The Battle of Saratoga, New York.
The Battle of Bunker Hill, Massachusetts.
What were the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation?
Did not provide a president, did not have the power to tax.
Created a strong central government, allowed for easy amendment.
Established a national court system, enforced federal laws.
Gave Congress the power to regulate trade, established a national currency.
How did Shay’s Rebellion show the weaknesses of the Articles?
It showed that the federal government did not have enough power and could not stop an uprising.
It proved that the Articles gave too much power to the president.
It demonstrated that the states had no authority to collect taxes.
It showed that the Articles made the federal government too strong.
What was the Virginia Plan?
The plan for government proposed at the Constitutional Convention in which the national government would have supreme power and a legislative branch would have two houses with representation determined by state population.
A plan that called for a single-house legislature with equal representation for each state.
A proposal to abolish the national government and return all power to the states.
A plan to create a monarchy in the United States with a king as the head of state.
What was the New Jersey Plan?
A plan to abolish the Articles of Confederation and establish a monarchy in the United States
A proposal to create a unicameral legislature with equal representation of states rather than representation by population; rejected at the Constitutional Convention
A proposal to create a bicameral legislature with representation based on population
A plan to grant the President absolute power over Congress
What was the Great Compromise (Connecticut Plan)?
A treaty between the United States and Great Britain ending the Revolutionary War
An agreement worked out at the Constitutional Convention establishing that a states population would determine representation in the lower house of the legislature
A plan to abolish the Senate and have only one legislative body
A proposal to give all states equal representation regardless of population
What was the purpose of the Federalist papers?
To convince people to ratify the Constitution.
To declare independence from Britain.
To outline the Bill of Rights.
To propose amendments to the Articles of Confederation.
What is a Republic?
A place where only one person makes all the laws.
A country ruled by a king or queen.
A region governed by military leaders.
A state where power is held by the people and their elected representative.
What are Checks and Balances?
A system established by the Constitution that prevents any branch of government from becoming too powerful.
A process for amending the Constitution.
A method for electing the President.
A type of government where all power is held by one person.
What is federalism?
U.S. system of government in which power is distributed between a federal government and individual states. Some powers are designated to both the national and state governments (concurrent powers).
A system where only the national government holds all the power and states have no authority.
A form of government where power is only given to local governments and not to a central authority.
A government system in which the president has absolute power over all branches of government.
What is separation of powers?
Delegates allowed the states to have all the power.
Delegates gave all power to one branch of government.
Delegates divided the power of the central government among three branches, each having specific roles.
Delegates removed all power from the central government.
What advice did Washington give in his farewell address?
Form permanent alliances with foreign nations.
Encourage the formation of strong political parties.
Stay clear of foreign alliances and stay away from political parties.
Expand the power of the federal government at all costs.
Explain the presidential cabinet.
A group of people selected by the president to advise him on policy.
A group of judges who interpret the law for the president.
A committee of senators who pass laws for the president.
A team of military generals who command the armed forces.
What is a precedent? What precedents were set by George Washington?
An example for future leaders to follow. Serving 2 terms, being called Mr. President, establishing a presidential cabinet.
A law passed by Congress. Refusing to have a cabinet, serving for life, and being called King.
A treaty signed with foreign nations. Refusing to step down after one term, abolishing the cabinet, and being called Your Highness.
A Supreme Court decision. Serving only one term, never meeting with advisors, and being called General.
Explain the Louisiana Purchase. Why did the United States want the land? How was it acquired?
Thomas Jefferson purchased the land from France for $15 million. The US wanted control of the Mississippi River and access to the Port of New Orleans.
The United States bought the land from Spain for $20 million to expand westward and find gold.
The US acquired the land from Britain after winning the War of 1812, seeking new farmland.
The Louisiana Purchase was a result of a treaty with Mexico, aiming to gain access to the Pacific Ocean.
What natural features mark the boundaries of the Louisiana Purchase? (Think about the map)
The Sierra Nevada and the Pacific Ocean
The Appalachian Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean
The Great Lakes and the Gulf of Mexico
The Mississippi River and the Rocky Mountains
During Jefferson’s presidency, what nations violated American Neutrality?
Austria and Italy
Spain and Portugal
Russia and Prussia
England and France
What was the Embargo Act?
The law that prohibited American merchants from trading with other countries.
A treaty that ended the War of 1812.
A tax on imported goods from Europe.
A law that allowed American ships to attack British vessels.
Define Impressment.
A diplomatic agreement to end all wars between two countries.
A method of increasing trade between nations by lowering tariffs.
The practice of forcing people to serve in the army or navy; led to increased tensions between Great Britain and the United States in the early 1800s
The process of granting independence to colonies.
Name a major cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment of U.S. Sailors.
Discovery of gold in California.
Annexation of Texas.
The building of the Erie Canal.
Explain the Monroe Doctrine.
A treaty between the United States and Great Britain to divide the Oregon Territory.
President James Monroe’s statement forbidding further colonization in the Americas and declaring that any attempt by a foreign country to colonize would be considered an act of hostility.
A law passed by Congress to abolish slavery in all U.S. territories.
A declaration by President Monroe to support European colonization in South America.
What was the Declaration of Sentiments?
A statement written and signed by women’s rights supporters at the Seneca Falls Convention; detailed their beliefs about social injustice against women.
A declaration issued by the Continental Congress to announce independence from Britain.
A document outlining the rights of enslaved people in the southern states.
A treaty signed between Native American tribes and the U.S. government.
Define Manifest Destiny.
A belief shared by many Americans in the mid-1800s that the United States should expand across the continent to the Pacific Ocean.
A treaty signed between the United States and Mexico to end the Mexican-American War.
A law passed to abolish slavery in all U.S. territories.
A movement to promote industrialization in the Southern states.
Who created the cotton gin? How did it increase the need for slaves?
Samuel Morse, it improved communication between plantations.
James Watt, it reduced the need for manual labor.
Eli Whitney, it increased the speed cotton was produced.
Robert Fulton, it made transportation of cotton easier.
What is the Erie Canal? What role did it play in the Industrial Revolution?
A railroad that connected New York City to Boston. It was the first major railway in the United States.
A mountain range that separated the colonies from the West. It was a barrier to trade during the Industrial Revolution.
Canal in upstate NY that opened trade routes out West. Allowed trade and transportation to grow during the Industrial Revolution.
A dam built on the Mississippi River to control flooding and generate electricity during the Industrial Revolution.
Who are the Lowell Mill Girls?
Young women hired by factories to live and work in Lowell. They were hired because they could be paid less than men.
A group of women who led the women's suffrage movement in Lowell.
Female teachers who established the first schools in Lowell.
Women who owned textile factories in Lowell.
What happened at the Seneca Falls Convention? What document did they write?
It was the first woman's rights convention, they wrote the Declaration of Sentiments.
It was a convention to end slavery, they wrote the Emancipation Proclamation.
It was a meeting to discuss the U.S. Constitution, they wrote the Bill of Rights.
It was a peace conference, they wrote the Treaty of Paris.
The Cotton Gin was responsible for an increase in slavery because:
It made cotton production more profitable, increasing the demand for slave labor.
It reduced the need for workers, decreasing the demand for slaves.
It was invented to help free enslaved people.
It was only used in the Northern states.
Sectionalism is defined as:
Loyalty to a particular region or section of a country rather than to the country as a whole.
A system of government where power is divided between a central authority and regional authorities.
The belief in expanding a nation's territory across a continent.
A policy of avoiding involvement in world affairs.
The North and South had such different views on slavery because:
they had different economic systems and social structures
they spoke different languages
they were located on different continents
they had the same views on slavery
The South’s economy was driven by ________, while the North’s economy was driven by ________.
cotton production/farming; industry/factories
industry/factories; cotton production/farming
mining; fishing
fishing; mining
John Brown’s Raid on Harpers Ferry was an attempt to:
Start a slave rebellion and attack a weapons arsenal. It was unsuccessful
Negotiate peace between the North and South
Establish a new state government
Defend the town from British invasion
The Compromise of 1850 was:
an agreement that allowed California to enter the Union as a free state and divided the rest of the Mexican Cession into two territories where slavery would be decided by popular sovereignty
an agreement to end the War of 1812
a treaty with Native American tribes
a plan to build the transcontinental railroad
The Fugitive Slave Act was:
A law that allowed for the arrest of escaped slaves in areas where slavery was illegal, and required their return to slaveholders
A law that abolished slavery in the United States
A law that granted voting rights to all citizens
A law that established the Underground Railroad
What were the advantages and disadvantages of the South during the war?
Advantages- strong navy, more money, more industry Disadvantages- less skilled army, poor commanders, less motivation.
Advantages- larger population, more industry, strong navy, more supplies Disadvantages- unfamiliar territory, less motivation, weaker commanders.
Advantages- home field, motivated to defend homes, skilled army, better commanders (in the beginning)
Disadvantages- less people, 4 million slaves, less industry, relied on overseas trade, no money, no navy, less supplies.
Advantages- more overseas allies, more supplies, better technology Disadvantages- less land, fewer soldiers, less motivation.
What were the advantages and disadvantages of the North during the war?
Advantages- larger population, industry, railroads, navy, established government, resources, money.
Disadvantages- fought on unfamiliar territory, ineffective generals
Advantages- smaller population, less industry, fewer railroads, no navy. Disadvantages- strong leadership, home territory
Advantages- strong military tradition, home field advantage. Disadvantages- lack of resources, weak government
Advantages- reliance on agriculture, foreign alliances. Disadvantages- overextended supply lines, internal divisions
What was Lincoln's main goal as President?
To preserve the Union
To abolish slavery immediately
To expand the United States westward
To strengthen ties with Europe
The Election of 1860 was significant because sectionalism played a major role. What was a key result of this election?
The start of the Civil War
The end of slavery
The formation of the Republican Party
The signing of the Constitution
