Worksheets1st Semester Social Studies Review
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following BEST describes income?
a)
Money spent on lunch each day.
b)
Money received for completing a chore or task
c)
Money received from a parent to pay for lunch.
d)
Money spent on new clothes and shoes for school.
2.
What is the difference between an income and an expenditure?
a)
An income is money that is received; an expenditure is money that is spent
b)
An expenditure is money that is saved; an income is money that is spent
c)
An expenditure is money that is earned; an income is money that is received
d)
An income is money that is given to another person; an expenditure is money that is received by another person
3.
What does it mean to have a balanced budget?
a)
Income is equal to or more than the expenditures.
b)
Expenditures are equally spread out in the budget.
c)
Income that is earned is less than the expenditures.
d)
Donations to charity are included in the expenditures.
4.
Which of the following BEST explains what colonists meant by the phrase “No taxation without representation?”
a)
Colonists did not like being taxed without collecting more stamps for official documents.
b)
Colonists did not like being taxed without having a representative in the British government.
c)
Colonists did not like being taxed without gaining more lands west of the Appalachian Mountains.
d)
Colonists did not like being taxed without receiving military protection from the British government.
5.
“I couldn’t believe that they just started firing their guns at us. We were only throwing snowballs.”-A resident of Boston, March 5, 1770. What event is being described?
a)
Boston Massacre
b)
Battle of Saratoga
c)
Battle of Bunker Hill
d)
Boston Tea Party
6.
After the French and Indian War, King George III issued the Proclamation of 1763, which made the colonists angry. What was the Proclamation of 1763, and why were the colonists angry about it?
a)
It gave all of the land back to the French. The colonists did not think that was fair because they had won the war.
b)
It drew an imaginary line along the Appalachian Mountains to keep the colonists from moving west into Native American territory. The colonists were angry because they felt they had the right to settle that land.
c)
It was a tax that was placed on imported goods. The colonists were angry because they said “No taxation without representation.”
d)
It was a new act that said that colonists had to house and feed British soldiers in their homes. The colonists were angry because they didn’t think it was fair that the soldiers could eat their food that the colonists paid for and take away their beds.
7.
Why is the French and Indian War considered one of the contributing causes to the outbreak of the American Revolution?
a)
The Native Americans fighting in the war lost all their land and offered to help the colonists fight for freedom.
b)
The French took so much land from the colonists that they wanted to fight the French.
c)
The British gained so much debt that they needed to place more taxes on the colonists to pay for it.
d)
The colonists grew angry at the British and French presence in the colonies and wanted their freedom.
8.
What did the Daughters of Liberty do to protest the taxes?
a)
They held parties at the houses of government officials to encourage everyone to boycott British goods.
b)
They threw snowballs and rocks at the British soldiers while they patrolled the streets.
c)
They made their own goods such as clothing and tea, so they would not have to buy them from the British.
d)
They threw tar and feathers on the tax collectors as they came in to town to collect the taxes.
9.
“Once we had started throwing the tea off the boat, we knew we had started something that would get a big reaction out of King George III.”-Elijah Smith, December 16, 1763. To which of the following groups did the person who said this belong?
a)
Redcoats
b)
Tax collectors
c)
Stamp Act Brigade
d)
Sons of Liberty
10.
a)
Colonists boycott British tea.
b)
The Stamp Act is passed by Great Britain.
c)
Colonists arm themselves to fight the British.
d)
The Boston Massacre is reported in newspapers
11.
Why did Paul Revere share this image of the Boston Massacre so soon after it happened?
a)
to show what actually happened that day
b)
to convince people to go against Great Britain
c)
to convince people to stay loyal to Great Britain
d)
to show everyone that the Bostonian's were weak
12.
It was the first step in declaring the colonies’ independence from Great Britain. A single document could unite the colonies to join the fight against tyranny. This document was known as
a)
The Declaration of Independence
b)
The Stamp Act
c)
The Second Continental Congress
d)
The Fair Rights
13.
What role did Black Regiments contribute during the American Revolution?
a)
They did not take part in the Revolutionary War as soldiers.
b)
They were servants to the officers.
c)
They fought with the Continental Army and the British Army.
d)
They were servants to the other soldiers.
14.
At Valley Forge, Washington brought in various leaders who specialize in training soldiers. What was the result of using these leaders’ specializations and improving the Continental army?
a)
The Continental Army lost many soldiers to the harsh winter.
b)
The Continental Army improved their ability to fight the British by becoming trained soldiers.
c)
The Continental Army increased their chances of being attacked by the British.
d)
The Continental Army allowed the black regiments to join their training.
15.
Why did Benedict Arnold become a traitor and fight for the British during the American Revolution?
a)
He blamed the Patriots for the destruction of his farm during the Battle of Saratoga.
b)
He was originally from England and his family convinced him to stay loyal to the king.
c)
He was captured by the British who offered to free him if he would act as a spy for them.
d)
He felt disrespected by the Continental Army and the British offered him money and respect.
16.
Why was the Battle of Saratoga so important to the Patriot cause?
a)
It was the greatest Patriot victory in the entire American Revolution.
b)
It showed the British that they could beat the Patriots if they had the right ammunition.
c)
It finally convinced the French that the war could be won and was worth fighting.
d)
It showed the British just how hard the Patriots were willing to fight.
17.
Why was an alliance with France so important to the colonists?
a)
The French provided a small number of troops to help fight.
b)
It was the French who were able to convince the British to surrender.
c)
It was ultimately the French who helped win the Battle of Trenton.
d)
The French supplied the colonists with much needed supplies and soldiers.
18.
How did the physical geography affect the outcome of the Battle of Yorktown?
a)
Since the British army was located on the coast, the American and French soldiers were able to surround them by land and the French Navy surrounded them by sea
b)
Since the Continental army was located on the coast, the British soldiers were able to surround them by land and by sea
c)
Since the land was flat and had very few trees the British were able to march and beat the Continental Army quickly
d)
Since the British army was located on the coast, they were able to continue to get all their supplies and win this two week battle
19.
The “Shot heard around the world” is known as
a)
the start of the American Revolution and the whole world was watching to see what would happen
b)
the start of the American Revolution and the shot from the cannon was so loud it was heard in all 13 colonies
c)
the start of the American Revolution and the shot from the gun traveled for many miles at Saratoga
d)
the start of the American Revolution and the minutemen were roaring so loud at Yorktown
20.
Which of the following was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
The federal government could not meet on a regular basis.
b)
The federal government could not stop citizens from voting.
c)
The federal government could not write its own constitution.
d)
The federal government could not collect taxes from citizens.
21.
Which of the following BEST completes the chart?
a)
New Jersey Plan
b)
Philadelphia Plan
c)
Washington Plan
d)
Three-fifths Plan
22.
Why was the Great Compromise adopted during the Constitutional Convention?
a)
The Framers of the Constitution were afraid of creating state governments that were too strong.
b)
Representation in Congress were based on land area, causing a conflict between large and small states.
c)
The Framers of the Constitution were afraid of creating a national government that was too strong.
d)
Representation in Congress were based on population, causing a conflict between large and small states.
23.
What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
a)
To make passing laws easier
b)
To give the president more power
c)
To limit the rights of all citizens
d)
To limit what the government can do
24.
The Amendments were created to ensure citizens had basic rights. Which of the following correctly lists the 5 freedoms of Amendment 1?
a)
religion, speech, press, bear arms, assembly
b)
speech, voting, bear arms, house soldiers, happiness
c)
religion, speech, press, petition, assembly.
d)
Life, Liberty, Pursuit of Happiness
25.
Before the Revolutionary War ended, there was a document written to establish a national government. It was proven to be weak with no national currency, no army, no tax collections, and no federal courts to settle disputes between the states. This document was known as ....
a)
The Constitution
b)
The Declaration of Independence
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The Paris Peace Treaty
26.
_______________ is called the Father of the Constitution. He was a delegate from Virginia who argued for a strong central government. He is considered to be one of the writers of the Constitution since it was his Virginia Plan that was the model used for the Constitution. It separated the government into 3 branches with separate powers.
a)
James Madison
b)
George Washington
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
Paul Revere
27.
_______________was the leader of the Constitutional Convention. He was one of the delegates from Virginia. He was unanimously chosen as the president of the convention because he was trusted and respected by everyone. He presided over the convention, but he really did not add much to the debates. His presence was what was important.
a)
James Madison
b)
George Washington
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
Paul Revere
28.
______________ was one of the framers of the Constitution. He was one of the members who was against slavery at the time. He was the oldest delegate present at the convention at the age of 81. He helped the small states and large states agree to the Great Compromise.
a)
James Madison
b)
George Washington
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
Paul Revere
29.
Which of the following two bodies have the power to make laws?
a)
the Senate and the President
b)
the President and the Supreme Court
c)
the House of Representatives and the Senate
d)
the Supreme Court and the House of Representatives
30.
Which of the following is an example of what the separation of powers between the three branches of government prevents?
a)
It prevents Congress from making laws.
b)
It prevents the President from making laws.
c)
It prevents the Supreme Court from declaring laws unfair.
d)
It prevents state and local governments from making new laws.
31.
Which of the following BEST explains the role of the executive branch of the federal government?
a)
The executive branch is responsible for creating laws.
b)
The executive branch is responsible for enforcing laws.
c)
The executive branch is responsible for eliminating laws.
d)
The executive branch is responsible for interpreting laws.
32.
Which of the following BEST completes the chart.
a)
Signs laws
b)
Enforces laws
c)
Vetoes laws
d)
Makes and passes laws
33.
Abigail wants to spread the word about how important it is to vote in elections. At home, Abigail paints a large mural showing people voting. She paints the sentence, “Everyone should vote!” across the top. She takes a picture of her painting and posts the picture to Instagram. Which first amendment right is Abigail exercising?
a)
freedom of religion
b)
freedom of speech
c)
freedom of press
d)
freedom of assembly
34.
Which constitutional principle do the first three words of the Constitution, "We the people", express?
a)
federalism
b)
individual rights
c)
popular sovereignty
d)
pursuit of happiness
35.
Use the image to answer the question. Which first amendment right are these people exercising? Which first amendment right are these people exercising?
a)
freedom of assembly
b)
freedom of press
c)
freedom of speech
d)
freedom of religion
36.
What was the main purpose of the Constitutional Convention held in 1787?
a)
To elect the first president
b)
To revise the Articles of Confederation
c)
To end the Revolutionary War
d)
To declare independence from Britain
37.
Which branch of the federal government is responsible for interpreting laws?
a)
Executive branch
b)
Legislative branch
c)
State governments
d)
Judicial branch
38.
Which document established the first form of government for the United States but was later replaced due to its weaknesses?
a)
The Emancipation Proclamation
b)
The Federalist Papers
c)
The Articles of Confederation
d)
The Bill of Rights
39.
Who is known for proposing the Virginia Plan, which influenced the structure of the U.S. Constitution?
a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
Benjamin Franklin
c)
James Madison
d)
George Washington
40.
What was one major weakness of the Articles of Confederation?
a)
It established a strong national army
b)
It gave too much power to the president
c)
It did not allow Congress to collect taxes
d)
It required only a simple majority to pass laws
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