WorksheetsMidyear DA review for SS 25-26
Total questions: 103
Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins
Sally is making a personal budget. What should she consider?
How many hours of video games she plays a week
How many hours she plays outdoors per week
How many times she goes to the movies with her friends
How many pencils she trades with friends
What is the purpose of a budget?
To help people drive safer
To lead a healthier life and become rich
To help people work more productively
To help people plan their spending and saving decisions
Which of the following is the most financially responsible decision?
Macy earned $40 washing cars. She donates it all to save the turtles.
Jana earns $10 for doing chores. She gets one toy at the dollar store and saves the other $9.
Jackson receives $20 for his birthday. He spends $30 at target.
Brendyn earns $50 selling his video games. He spends $50 on new video games.
Which of the following is an expenditure?
allowance from your parents
buying an ice cream at lunch
Selling an old game to a friend
Getting paid for helping your neighbor
Which of the following is an example of income?
Going to the movies
buying an ice cream at lunch
Selling an old game to a friend
Paying your sister to help you with your chores
Donald wants to become a millionaire. What should be included in his plan to become a millionaire?
How much money he spends on suits
How he plans to spend money on himself
The amount of money he plans to donate to charity
His plan for saving money over a long period of time
Which is an example of income?
Money you get for raking leaves
Money you give to charity
Money you spend on ice cream
Money you waste on bubble gum
You haven't finished your homework, but you decide to go to the movies anyway. What is this an example of?
This is an example of an expense.
This is an example of an opportunity cost.
This is an example of savings.
This is an example of income.
Jed said he has balanced his budget. What does Jed mean?
His income is less than his expenses.
His donations to charity are included in his expenditures.
His income is greater than his donations to charity.
His income is equal to or more than his expenditures.
Why is it important to prepare and follow a budget?
A budget increases a persons income.
A budget helps people make responsible economic decisions.
Budgets help people stick to a health plan.
Budgets help determine the best educational plan for a student.
Which of the following is a benefit of having a personal savings plan?
A savings plan helps people spend more of their time doing the things they love
Having a savings plan helps people find a better job that pays more money
Having a savings plan means you are able to spend more money in the future.
A saving plan helps people maintain balance between their health and their wealth
Pam saves $5 each month. What does that mean?
She donates $5 to animal shelter.
She spent $5.
She puts $5 away to spend later.
She buys $5 of snacks.
What does it mean to "donate" money?
Spend money
Save money
Use money in a personal budget
Give money to a charity
You cut the grass. Your parents give you $5. What is that called in a personal budget?
Expenditure
Donation
Income
Expense
Your expenditures should always be less than your _________.
income
budget
balance
services
Kylie purchases a new Stanley water bottle. This is an example of a/an__________
service
donation
expense
income
What role did Black Regiments contribute during the American Revolution?
They fought with the British Army.
They built the cannons used in battle.
They fought with the Continental Army.
They worked to gain British support for the war.
Why did Benedict Arnold become a traitor and fight for the British during the American Revolution?
He blamed the Patriots for the destruction of his farm during the Battle of Saratoga.
He was originally from England and his family convinced him to stay loyal to the king.
He was captured by the British who offered to free him if he would act as a spy for them.
He felt disrespected by the Continental Army and the British offered him money and respect.
What was one of George Washington's toughest challenges as a leader during the American Revolution?
to set an example for future presidents to follow
to create a skillful army from small, state militias
to stop the fighting between the large states and small states
to try to add to the Declaration of Independence from the battlefield
How did geography help the Continental Army defeat the British many times?
Colonists built the battlefields before each battle.
Colonists decided the locations of the battles for the British.
Colonists were more familiar with the land than the British soldiers.
Colonists used a secret code about hills and valleys to beat the British.
Which battle with citizens fighting is being described? "We saw the British troops coming down the road. Their red coats were so bright in the sunshine. My father called for me, my brother, and my sister to grab our guns from inside the house and prepare to fight." -Adam Beige, 1775
Valley Forge
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Lexington and Concord
In the Battle of Lexington and Concord, how did the colonists use geography to their advantage?
They hid behind small hills and under bridges.
They destroyed bridges and burned the forest.
They surrounded the British who were fighting from ships.
They used the tallest mountain in the area to fire on the British.
Use the map to answer the question. What does the arrow on the map show following the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
French soldiers marching to help the colonists against the British.
Colonists with guns running to Boston to get away from the British.
American Indians marching to help the British against the colonists.
British soldiers marching to Boston after they were defeated by the colonists.
How did the physical environment affect the strategy of the Continental Army at the Battle of Saratoga?
Soldiers in the Continental Army used small bridges and short buildings to fight the British.
Soldiers in the Continental Army relied on the Appalachian Mountains to slow the movement of enemy forces.
Soldiers in the Continental Army hid in the heavily forested areas around Saratoga to more easily surprise the British.
Soldiers in the Continental Army built forts around the Hudson River to prevent the British soldiers from attacking by water.
What would be the BEST title for this chart? _________________?________________ Harsh winter of 1777-1778 Limited food and clothing Army became stronger with training Many soldiers became sick or choose to leave the army
Paul Revere and Minutemen Plan for Victory
The Continental Army's Temporary Home at Valley Forge
American Victory at the Battle of Yorktown Ends the War
Washington Crossing the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton
At what battle did the Continental Army surround the British forcing them to surrender and end the war?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Lexington and Concord
Which of the following is an example of a price incentive?
During the war, many colonists sold their belongings to raise money to support the Continental Army.
During the war, wood was needed for the war effort so stores only sold it to the wives of soldiers for $5.00 a piece.
After the war, soldiers who served in the Continental Army were given a small amount of money for fighting in the war.
After the war, silversmith Paul Revere's metal picture frames' prices dropped from $5.00 to $1.00 to gain more customers.
In which year did colonists have a price incentive to purchase more pounds of tea?
1768
1767
1766
1765
Which of the following is a voluntary exchange that could have taken place during the American Revolution?
Sam, a store owner, lowered the prices of apples so more people could eat healthy.
Anna, a cook, prepares food each night, and she gives the extra food to the homeless.
Jim, a blacksmith, made horseshoes for Susan, and she gave him vegetables from her garden.
Jenny, a dressmaker, made new outfits for the children in one village because they could not afford new clothes.
How did trade help the colonies during the American Revolution?
The colonies gained warships by trading with Spain.
The colonies gained supplies by trading with France.
The colonies won its independence by refusing to trade with Spain.
The colonies won its independence by refusing to trade with France.
At Valley Forge, George Washington brought in various leaders who specialized in training soldiers. What was the result of using these leaders’ specializations?
The Continental Army lost many soldiers to the harsh winter.
The Continental Army improved their ability to fight the British.
The Continental Army increased their chances of being attacked by the British.
The Continental Army allowed the black regiments to join their training.
People who wanted the American colonies to gain their independence from Britain
Parliament
Loyalist
Patriot
A colonist who wanted to stay part of Britain and remain British citizens
Parliament
Loyalist
Patriot
The name of Britain's law making assembly
Parliament
Loyalist
Patriot
"England has protected us for so long. They have a strong navy with ships that could support us in times of war or invasions. We should not be trying to break away from them; we should remain British subjects. I don't think this Declaration of Independence is a very good idea." Who would most likely have said this?
Parliament
Loyalist
Patriot
"We have no representation in Parliament, so we shouldn't have to pay taxes. No taxation without representation!" Who would most likely have said this?
Parliament
Loyalist
Patriot
They should be loyal to the king! We supported them and helped bring them supplies to win the war. The least they could do is pay their taxes to help get out of debt!
Parliament
Loyalist
Patriot
What caused the French and Indian War?
The French and Indians both claimed lands in the Ohio River Valley, so they were fighting over the disputed land
France & Britain both claimed lands in the Ohio River Valley, so they were fighting over the disputed land
France and England both were interested in fur trapping.
France and England both wanted to claim the Native Americans.
What caused the Boston Tea Party?
Colonists were angry about the monopoly the East India Trading Company had on tea.
The Daughters of Liberty were upset about the monopoly on tea because they wanted to sell tea also.
The colonists were angry about the Stamp Act.
Colonists were angry about Britain’s East India Company having a monopoly on tea AND the Tea Tax.
Name some things that Sons and Daughters of Liberty did to protest taxes imposed on them by Great Britain.
Sons of Liberty- Made products at home to support the boycotting of British goods
Daughters of Liberty—Protested on the streets of Boston and made their own feathered coats
Sons of Liberty- Dressed up in feather coats and taxed tea
Daughters of Liberty—boycotted British goods, made tea and clothing “at home” instead
Sons of Liberty- planned meetings to talk about the Declaration of Independence
Daughters of Liberty- Dressed up in feather coats and wrote books and made cookies at home
Sons of Liberty- planned protests and violent demonstrations, tarred & feathered British tax collectors, boycotted British goods
Daughters of Liberty—boycotted British goods, made tea and clothing “at home” instead
What caused tensions to occur between the colonists and Britain?
Britain wanted the land that the colonists claimed.
Britain began taxing the colonies to pay the debt for the French & Indian War
The colonists wanted to sell their own tea, but they couldn't due to the monopoly the East India Tea Company had on tea.
The colonists wanted to increase their shipping of goods to England, but England didn't let them.
Explain what “taxation without representation” means.
The colonist should be taxed because they had representation in Parliament.
The colonists shouldn't be taxed because they had representation in Parliament.
The colonists didn't want representation Parliament.
The colonists should not be taxed unless they were represented in Parliament.
In the Declaration of Independence it states: “That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States.” What does this mean in friendly terms?
It shows the intention of the colonies to “break up” with Great Britain and gain independence.
It shows the colonies do no want to be free from England.
It shows Britain's intention to "break up" with the colonies.
It shows the colonists intention to "break up" with France.
What did the King do to punish colonists for the Boston Tea Party?
The king sent the colonists to go live in the Ohio River Valley.
The king ordered the Boston Massacre.
The king ordered the Boston Tea Party.
The king closed Boston Harbor, colonists were no longer allowed to have government meetings without a British soldier present, and colonists were forced to quarter British soldiers in their homes.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Abagail Adams
John Jefferson
In the Declaration, the three natural rights given to all men are life, ____________, and the pursuit of happiness.
safety
hapinness
liberty
freedom
What said that all colonists had to let soldiers into their homes, feed them, and give them a place to sleep
Housing Act
Quartering Act
Tea Act
Stamp Act
Event in Boston when colonists were throwing snowballs, rocks, and ice at British soldiers. Shots were fired by the soldiers killing 5 colonists.
Boston Massacre
Boston Stamp Act
Boston Red Sox
Boston Commons
Planned by the Sons of Liberty, this event happened in Boston Harbor; colonists were angry about the tea tax, so they dressed as Indians and dumped tea in the harbor.
Boston Massacre
Boston Red Sox
Boston Commons
Boston Tea Party
What role did Black Regiments contribute during the American Revolution?
They fought with the British Army.
They built the cannons used in battle.
They fought with the Continental Army.
They worked to gain British support for the war.
Why did Benedict Arnold become a traitor and fight for the British during the American Revolution?
He blamed the Patriots for the destruction of his farm during the Battle of Saratoga.
He was originally from England and his family convinced him to stay loyal to the king.
He was captured by the British who offered to free him if he would act as a spy for them.
He felt disrespected by the Continental Army and the British offered him money and respect.
What was one of George Washington's toughest challenges as a leader during the American Revolution?
to set an example for future presidents to follow
to create a skillful army from small, state militias
to stop the fighting between the large states and small states
to try to add to the Declaration of Independence from the battlefield
How did geography help the Continental Army defeat the British many times?
Colonists built the battlefields before each battle.
Colonists decided the locations of the battles for the British.
Colonists were more familiar with the land than the British soldiers.
Colonists used a secret code about hills and valleys to beat the British.
Which battle with citizens fighting is being described? "We saw the British troops coming down the road. Their red coats were so bright in the sunshine. My father called for me, my brother, and my sister to grab our guns from inside the house and prepare to fight." -Adam Beige, 1775
Valley Forge
Battle of Saratoga
Battle of Bunker Hill
Lexington and Concord
In the Battle of Lexington and Concord, how did the colonists use geography to their advantage?
They hid behind small hills and under bridges.
They destroyed bridges and burned the forest.
They surrounded the British who were fighting from ships.
They used the tallest mountain in the area to fire on the British.
Use the map to answer the question. What does the arrow on the map show following the Battles of Lexington and Concord?
French soldiers marching to help the colonists against the British.
Colonists with guns running to Boston to get away from the British.
American Indians marching to help the British against the colonists.
British soldiers marching to Boston after they were defeated by the colonists.
How did the physical environment affect the strategy of the Continental Army at the Battle of Saratoga?
Soldiers in the Continental Army used small bridges and short buildings to fight the British.
Soldiers in the Continental Army relied on the Appalachian Mountains to slow the movement of enemy forces.
Soldiers in the Continental Army hid in the heavily forested areas around Saratoga to more easily surprise the British.
Soldiers in the Continental Army built forts around the Hudson River to prevent the British soldiers from attacking by water.
What would be the BEST title for this chart? _________________?________________ Harsh winter of 1777-1778 Limited food and clothing Army became stronger with training Many soldiers became sick or choose to leave the army
Paul Revere and Minutemen Plan for Victory
The Continental Army's Temporary Home at Valley Forge
American Victory at the Battle of Yorktown Ends the War
Washington Crossing the Delaware River and the Battle of Trenton
At what battle did the Continental Army surround the British forcing them to surrender and end the war?
Saratoga
Yorktown
Valley Forge
Lexington and Concord
Which of the following is an example of a price incentive?
During the war, many colonists sold their belongings to raise money to support the Continental Army.
During the war, wood was needed for the war effort so stores only sold it to the wives of soldiers for $5.00 a piece.
After the war, soldiers who served in the Continental Army were given a small amount of money for fighting in the war.
After the war, silversmith Paul Revere's metal picture frames' prices dropped from $5.00 to $1.00 to gain more customers.
In which year did colonists have a price incentive to purchase more pounds of tea?
1768
1767
1766
1765
Which of the following is a voluntary exchange that could have taken place during the American Revolution?
Sam, a store owner, lowered the prices of apples so more people could eat healthy.
Anna, a cook, prepares food each night, and she gives the extra food to the homeless.
Jim, a blacksmith, made horseshoes for Susan, and she gave him vegetables from her garden.
Jenny, a dressmaker, made new outfits for the children in one village because they could not afford new clothes.
How did trade help the colonies during the American Revolution?
The colonies gained warships by trading with Spain.
The colonies gained supplies by trading with France.
The colonies won its independence by refusing to trade with Spain.
The colonies won its independence by refusing to trade with France.
At Valley Forge, George Washington brought in various leaders who specialized in training soldiers. What was the result of using these leaders’ specializations?
The Continental Army lost many soldiers to the harsh winter.
The Continental Army improved their ability to fight the British.
The Continental Army increased their chances of being attacked by the British.
The Continental Army allowed the black regiments to join their training.
What was James Madison known as?
The "Father of the Delegates"
The "Father of the Articles of Confederation"
The "Father of the Constitution"
The "Father of the Convention"
What role did James Madison play at the Constitutional Convention?
President
Wrote the Constitution
Wrote the Articles of Confederation
Vice President
What was the name of meeting where the delegates met to write the United States Consitution?
Articles of Confederation
Continental Convention
Constitutional Meeting
Constitutional Convention
Why did the Articles of Confederation have to be thrown out/revised?
The federal government didn't have the power to create an army
The federal government was collecting too many taxes
The federal government had too much power
The states didn't have enough power
The Great Compromise solved what problem?
The way states would be taxed
The way the federal army would declare war
The way slaves would be counted toward the population
The way states would be represented in the legislative branch
How are states represented in Congress?
There is one Congress- each state gets 2 representatives
There are two houses in Congress- one house has representation based on population, the other is based on equal votes for each state
There is one Congress-each state gets votes based on population
There are two houses in Congress- both have representation based on population
What was the 3/5 Compromise?
It settled how women would be counted toward the population count
It settled how white men would be counted toward the population count
It settled how slaves would be counted toward the population count
It settled how the formerly enslaved would be counted toward the population
Why did the South want to count all slaves in their population counts?
To collect more money for the budget
To have more delegates to collect taxes
To have more representation in the Senate
To have more representation in the House of Representatives
What does "We the people of the United States...." mean?
to show the government is given its power by the people
To show the people of the United States agreed to the Articles of Confederation
To show that the people of the United States agreed to paying higher taxes
To show that not just one person wrote the constitution
The United States is a representative democracy. What does this mean?
Citizens get to vote on all laws for the country
Citizens decide which taxes to pay
Citizens elect other people to run the government
Citizens decide which laws to follow
What city is this?
Atlanta
New York
Philadelphia
Boston
Who was famous for coming up with the "Great Compromise"?
James Madison
George Washington
Benjamin Franklin
Benedict Arnold
Who was the President of the Constitutional Convention?
Benjamin Franklin
George Washington
Benedict Arnold
James Madison
What does Popular Sovereignty mean?
We the people have the power
The President has the power
The delegates have the power
The states have the power
The Articles of Confederation created a _________ National Government.
Strong
Weak
Happy
Confident
Which of the following was NOT a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
There was not a leader to enforce laws
Congress could not collect taxes from the states
There was a common currency
There was not a national military
The first paragraph of the Constitution is called the Preamble.
The framers of the Constitution debated, shared ideas, and listened to others for months.
True
False
Which House says that representation is based on population?
Senate
House of Representatives
Federalism
New Jersey Plan
Which House in Congress says that representation needs to be equal no matter the state size?
Senate
House of Representatives
Federalism
Virginia Plan
Why does the United States federal government have checks and balances?
to help the government enforce the law
to help the government pass laws quickly
to give states a voice in the federal government
to make sure no one branch has too much power
Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
Passes laws
Vetoes laws
Ignores laws
Enforces laws
Which of the following is the BEST title for the list?
Powers of the Legislative Branch
Powers of the Executive Branch
Powers of the Judicial Branch
Powers of the Senate
Which of the following powers belongs ONLY to the states?
increasing taxes on citizens
declaring war with other countries
printing more money for the country
deciding how many days students go to school
Which of the following would BEST complete the “Shared” portion of the Venn Diagram?
Declaring war
Taxing citizens
Printing money
Fixing local roads
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
to make passing laws easier
to limit the rights of all citizens
to give the president more power
to protect the basic rights of citizens
Which of the following is one reason the Bill of Rights was added to the United States Constitution?
to stop the Articles of Confederation
to help the ratification of the Constitution
to protect the ideas of the Declaration of Independence
to give states more powers than the federal government
Which person's action would be protected by the 1st Amendment?
James publishes an article telling people to vote against the mayor.
Lane takes his neighbor's garden gnome because his neighbor owes him money.
Ellie rides her scooter without her helmet even though the state has a law that she has to wear it.
Henry spray-paints the building of the local grocery store because he disliked their sign.
Which of the following is a protected right of citizens under the 1st Amendment?
the right to refuse to follow laws
the right to encourage criminal activity
the right to threaten others with violence
the right to complain about political leaders
You can use the image to answer the question.
Which of the following rights from the first amendment are the people exercising?
Right to petition
Freedom to assemble
You can use the image to answer the question. Which of the following rights from the First Amendment is represented in this image?
You can use the image to answer the question. Which of the following rights from the first amendment are the people exercising?
Freedom of the press
Freedom to petition
Which of the following are examples of natural rights found in the Declaration of Independence?
life and liberty
wealth and safety
health and property
prosperity and happiness
What is the goal of having three separate branches of government?
So one branch has all the power
So one branch can elect the president
So one branch can take over another branch
So one branch does not have too much power.
Which of the following has the power to make laws?
Legislative branch
including the House of Representatives and the Senate
Administrative branch, including Mr. Farr
Judicial branch, including the Supreme Court and local courts
Executive branch, including the president and their cabinet.
Which of the following BEST explains the role of the executive branch
of the federal government?
Why did many people support adding the Bill of Rights to the
Constitution?
Which of the following is a power ONLY allowed by the federal
government?
Repair roads
Print money
Rights not given to the federal government in the Constitution are shared with which of the following?
all states governments
