Worksheets3rd Grade Benchmark 2 REVIEW
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 24mins
Sources 1-4
Directions: Read the sources about the impacts of the Louisiana Purchase. Then, use the four sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions 1-5.
Source 1
Source 2
Hoisting American Colors, Louisiana Cession (1903)
Thure de Thulstrup
Note: This painting, created 100 years after the Louisiana Purchase, shows officials in the Louisiana colony’s capital of New Orleans lowering the French flag and raising the American flag. The colony was owned by France and Spain prior to becoming an American Territory after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803.
Source 3
Treaty with the Osage (1808) - adapted
The United States Government & the Osage Nation
Note: This treaty was signed five years after the Louisiana Purchase. Treaties like this one were common in the years after the Louisiana Purchase. In many of these treaties, the U.S. government purchased tracts of land and promised to protect Indigenous nations’ rights to their remaining land. However, these treaties were often broken by the United States.
We, the leaders of the Great and Little Osage nations, agree with the United States about the new borders for our lands. Here's what we've decided: the border will start at Fort Clark on the Missouri River, five miles above a place called Fire Prairie. From there, it will go straight south to the Arkansas River, and then follow that river to the Mississippi River.
We're giving up, or ceding, all the lands east of that line and north of the Arkansas River's south bank. We're also giving up all lands north of the Missouri River. We're doing this because of the benefits we get from the other parts of our agreement with the United States.
We're also giving up a piece of land that's two leagues square (about 10 square miles) around Fort Clark. The President of the United States will decide exactly how to mark off this land. We're giving up this land to the United States forever.
Source 4
The Rocky Mountains: Emigrants Crossing the Plains (1866)
Currier & Ives
Note: This lithograph shows U.S. settlers migrating west in the 1860s. Following the Louisiana Purchase, many American individuals and families packed up their belongings and moved into the Louisiana Territory and lands further west. These people hoped to find new opportunities to start a new life and gain wealth.
1. Based on Source 4, why did people voluntarily migrate into the Louisiana Territory?
A.
They were forced to move by the government.
B.
They wanted to raise the French flag in New Orleans.
C.
They hoped to find new opportunities to start a new life and gain wealth.
D.
They wanted to visit the Jefferson Memorial.
2. Based on the Source 1 Map, which of the following best describes an achievement of Jefferson’s presidency?
A.
He developed new roads and towns in the Louisiana Colony.
B.
He explored the Louisiana Territory with Lewis and Clark.
C.
He signed the Treaty of Fort Clark with the Osage nations.
D.
He played a key role in acquiring the Louisiana Territory from France.
3. Based on Source 3 and Source 4, what can you infer about the land use in the Louisiana Territory after the Louisiana Purchase?
A.
The land was used mainly for urban development and building monuments of U.S. presidents.
B.
The land was used by U.S. settlers to develop farms and towns as a way to seek new opportunities.
C.
The land was protected from allowing too many settlers developing towns and cities in order to protect ecosystems.
D.
The land was used mostly by the Osage nations to sign treaties with the United States.
4. Based on all the sources, which of the following best describes an impact of the Louisiana Purchase.
Select the three correct answers.
A.
The United States went to war against the Spanish government.
B.
The borders of the United States doubled in size.
C.
The Louisiana colony transitioned from French to American control.
D.
American citizens refused to leave their homes or cities.
E.
Indigenous nations were dispossessed of their ancestral lands.
Use sources about the impacts of the Louisiana Purchase and your knowledge about the Louisiana Purchase to answer the following questions below.
Use the R.A.C.E.S image to complete your essay.
5. Identify and describe two impacts of the Louisiana Purchase on different groups living in the present-day United States.
SOURCES 1-4
Directions: Read the sources about the varied stories of Westward Expansion. Then, use the four sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions 6-11.
SOURCE 1
Diary of a Woman Migrating to California (1849) - adapted
Lillian Schlissel
In January 1849, we started thinking about moving to California. Money was tight, and we were having trouble with our business in Clinton, Iowa. We wanted to go to California to find gold. We hoped to get enough to pay off our debts…
Back then, everyone was talking about 'gold fever.' It seemed like everyone, young and old, was caught up in it. Everywhere you went, people were talking about going to California to find gold…
It took us over three months to get ready. Finally, on April 24th, 1849, we left our homes. We were leaving behind our money problems, but we were also heading into danger. In our minds, we could see the golden opportunities waiting for us in California."
SOURCE 2
Millions of Acres of Land for the Homestead Act (1862)
Note: This poster advertises the millions of acres of land that were opened to U.S. settlement as a result of the Louisiana Purchase and Homestead Act. The Homestead Act provided any adult U.S. citizen with 160 acres of government land to farm.
SOURCE 3
Petition Against the New Echota Treaty (1836) - adapted
Cherokee Nation Members
Note: This petition was sent to the United States Senate by members of the Cherokee Nation in an effort to stop a treaty that was signed between the United States and members of the Cherokee who did not represent the full nation.
We, the people of the Districts of Aquohee and Taquoee in the Cherokee Nation, have learned that on December 21, 1835, some Cherokees met at New Echota. They made an agreement with Mr. Schermerhorn. This agreement gives away all Cherokee lands, ends our government and laws, and takes away property from its rightful owners without their agreement. It takes away our rights as free people and gives them to strangers.
We have also learned that this agreement will be presented to the Senate of the United States for approval. We ask them not to approve this agreement. The people who made this treaty for the Cherokees did not have the right to do so. The idea that a few people can make a treaty that affects the freedom, property, and rights of a whole nation is against reason, justice, and humanity.
We have strong objections to this agreement and most of its details. But we believe that the Senate will not approve something so wrong.
SOURCE 4
The Bates Family - Black Homesteaders
Library of Congress
Note: This photograph was taken of a Black homesteading family. Black Americans successfully homesteaded in all of the Great Plains states. They created homes, farms, and a society that were all their own.
6. Using Source 3, what were the Cherokee Nation members' main objections to the agreement made at New Echota?
A.
They were upset that the agreement was made without their consent.
B.
They were happy about the agreement and wanted it to be approved.
C.
They were concerned that the agreement would bring more people to their lands.
D.
They wanted to make a similar agreement with another country.
7. Which of the following best describes what the Homestead Act, mentioned in Source 2, provided to U.S. citizens?
A.
It allowed them to create treaties with Indigenous nations for land.
B.
It provided them with 160 acres of government land to farm.
C.
It gave them the right to visit government property.
D.
It required them to pay taxes on 160 acres of government land.
8. Based on Source 2, what opportunity did the Louisiana Purchase and the Homestead Act provide to U.S. citizens?
A.
The opportunity to explore new lands with Lewis and Clark
B.
The opportunity to build monuments and landmarks.
C.
The opportunity to start new lives as farmers in western states.
D.
The opportunity to create new technological advancements.
9. Using Source 1, how did the author's family's voluntary migration to California affect their lives?
A.
It allowed them to explore new technological advancements.
B.
It allowed them to build new monuments and landmarks.
C.
It gave them the chance to find wealth and pay off their debts.
D.
It gave them the opportunity to create new maps and models.
10. Using Source 2, how did people in the United States modify their environment through the Homestead Act?
A.
By building new cities and urban areas.
B.
By developing farms on previous prairie land.
C.
By creating new technological inventions.
D.
By exploring new lands with Lewis and Clark.
11. Using Source 3, how did the involuntary migration of the Cherokee Nation (Native Americans) affect their lives?
A.
It allowed them to explore new lands with Lewis and Clark.
B.
It took away their rights, lands, and government without their consent.
C.
It provided them with new technological advancements.
D.
It allowed them to build new monuments and landmarks.
12. How does the Mississippi River contribute to the development of the United States?
A.
It separates the northern and southern halves of the United States.
B.
It serves as an important trade and transportation route.
C.
It is the highest point in the United States.
D.
It provides the largest amount of fish out of all freshwater sources.
13. Use the image and your knowledge of Social Studies to answer the question.
The Jefferson Memorial is a monument that tells a story about a significant figure in American history.
Which of the following best explains the story told by the Jefferson Memorial?
A.
It celebrates the achievements of President Thomas Jefferson including the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and the Louisiana Purchase.
B.
It commemorates the journey of Lewis and Clark across the western territories because they were commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson.
C.
It honors the efforts President Thomas Jefferson made to respect the land rights of Indigenous peoples in the Louisiana Territory.
D.
It marks the location of Thomas Jefferson's speech about building a Transcontinental Railroad.
14 .What was the significance of Sacagawea's role in the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
A.
She was responsible for negotiating the Louisiana Purchase agreement with French diplomats.
B.
She invented new technologies that helped people travel west faster and more safely.
C.
She served as a guide and interpreter, helping Lewis and Clark navigate and communicate with Native American tribes.
D.
She built monuments and landmarks to commemorate westward expansion.
15. Which of the following best describes the impact of the Trail of Tears on Native American populations?
A.
An increase in tribal population numbers
B.
The discovery of new farming techniques
C.
A great loss of life and displacement of many communities of Native Americans
D.
The establishment of more trade routes with European settlers
Use the image and your knowledge of Social Studies to answer the question.
16. How did the steam engine train affect westward expansion?
A.
It allowed faster way to travel to the West.
B.
It allowed people to build new monuments.
C.
It allowed people to explore new lands with Lewis and Clark.
D.
It allowed people to create new maps and models.
17. How did the idea of Manifest Destiny contribute to Westward Expansion?
A.
It discouraged people from moving westward.
B.
It encouraged settlers to believe it was their divine right to expand across the continent.
C.
It promoted trade with Europe.
D.
It established native lands as protected reserves.
17. How did the idea of Manifest Destiny contribute to Westward Expansion?
A.
It discouraged people from moving westward.
B.
It encouraged settlers to believe it was their divine right to expand across the continent to the west for a better life.
C.
It promoted trade with Europe.
D.
It established native lands as protected reserves.
18. Use the source image and your knowledge of Social Studies to answer the question.
Which of the following statements best describes the geography of the Great Plains as depicted in this image?
A.
The Great Plains are mostly covered with mountains and forests.
B.
The Great Plains are mostly flat with large areas of grassland.
C.
The Great Plains are mostly filled with large cities and industries.
D.
The Great Plains are mostly covered with deserts and sandy areas.
19. How does land use vary between urban and rural communities?
A.
Urban areas focused on tall building and a large popualation; while rural areas focused on farming and lots of land.
B.
Urban areas focused on farming, while rural areas focused on technology.
C.
Urban areas focused on gold mining, while rural areas focused on exploration.
D.
Urban areas focused on creating maps, while rural areas focused on building landmarks.
20. Which technological advancement helped people travel west more quickly and to trade faster during the westward expansion by connecting the east coast to the west coast?
A.
the Transcontinental Railroad
B.
the Ford Automobile
C.
the Wright Brothers’ Airplane
D.
the steamboat
21. Which of the following best describes the significance of the Lewis and Clark Expedition in the history of the United States?
A.
Lewis and Clark invented new technologies such as the steam engine, that helped people travel west.
B.
Lewis and Clark were responsible for negotiating the Louisiana Purchase agreement.
C.
Lewis and Clark led an expedition to explore new the lands, map the territory, and understand the geography of the West.
D.
Lewis and Clark built monuments and landmarks to commemorate westward expansion.
Use the map source and your knowledge of Social Studies to answer the question.
22. Which of the following best describes the direction Lewis and Clark traveled after starting their expedition in St. Louis?
A.
Northeast
B.
Northwest
C.
Southeast
D.
Southwest
23. During westward expansion, how did the culture of the West region differ from the Eastern United States?
A.
The West region was known for its established cities and traditional European influences, while the East was known for frontier exploration.
B.
The West region was known for frontier exploration and diverse cultural influences, while the East was more established with traditional European influences.
C.
The West and East regions were both mostly focused on agricultural development and had similar cultural practices.
D.
The West region was known for its technological advancements, while the East.
Sources 1-4
United States Government and U.S. Citizenship
Directions: Read the sources about the United States government and US citizenship. Then, use the four sources and your knowledge of social studies to answer the questions 24-27.
Source 1
"Federalism" is the system in which power is divided among local, state, and national (Federal) governments. It is an important civic concept to understand because people encounter different levels of government- from local or state, to Federal- in their everyday lives.
Source 2
Source 3
Source 4
Becoming a United States Citizen
by: Lindsay Bardes
24. Based on Source 1, having different levels of government (federal, state, local) demonstrates which of the following values?
A.
Presidential Power
B.
Federalism
C.
Freedom and Diversity
D.
Equality and Friendship
25. Based on Source 2, what is the purpose of the United States Constitution? Select the two correct answers.
A.
To declare colonists' independence from England.
B.
To encourage citizens to participate in American government.
C.
To provide a written plan for America's newly formed government.
D.
To name the freedoms that would be protected by the Federal government.
E.
To honor the men who fought in the American Revolution.
26. Based on Source 4, what are the benefits of being an American citizen?
A.
American citizens can do whatever they want to do.
B.
American citizens can vote in elections.
C.
American citizens can not be found guilty by a jury.
D.
American citizens can say the Pledge of Allegiance.
27. Based on Source 3, civic responsibilities such as voting, running for office, and volunteering represent which of the following values?
A.
Freedom
B.
Liberty
C.
Civic Participation
D.
Individual Rights
Use the map and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question.
28. Which region of the United States is the state of Louisiana located in?
A.
Midwest
B.
Northeast
C.
Southeast
D.
West
Directions: Use Source 1 text to answer the question below
Source 1:
The bald eagle is an important symbol for the United States because it stands for strength and freedom. Americans see the bald eagle as a powerful bird that shows bravery and independence. This is why it was chosen as a national symbol of the country.
29. Why is the bald eagle an important symbol for the United States?
A. The bald eagle is a fast and agile hunter, just like American soldiers.
B. The bald eagle represents the intelligence and wisdom of government leaders.
C. The bald eagle symbolizes America's strength and freedom.
D. The bald eagle symbolizes the spirit of adventure found in all American citizens.
