Social Studies CRCT Review

Many people did not think the Constitution was complete and wanted to add a Bill of Rights. Why?

A. to give women the right to vote B. to give states the right to tax their citizens C. to protect the rights of slaves in the South D. to protect the basic rights of American citizens

The national government of the United States divides the powers between three branches. Which branch is responsible for making

the laws?

A. the international branch B. the executive branch C. the judicial branch D. the legislative branch

The United States government is divided into three branches__executive, legislative, and judicial. Each branch can check the other branches, keeping a balance of power among

them. Which of the following is an example of the executive branch checking the legislative branch?

A. The President vetoes a bill from Congress. B. The President states that a law is unconstitutional. C. The Congress overrides the President's veto. D. The Supreme Court states that a law is unconstitutional.

After the French and Indian War, the Parliament of Great Britain passed new laws for the colonies. Some of the laws were passed because Great Britain

A. was afraid the French would back the colonies. B. was afraid many of the colonists would return to Britain. C. needed the colonists to help pay for the war. D. wanted the Native Americans to return to their lands

During the 1700s, people in the American colonies had to grow or make most of the products that they used. There were also people who were skilled as blacksmiths, gunsmiths, or silversmiths. These people were called

A. farmers. B. artisans. C. large landowners. D. indentured servants.

The Bill of Rights contains certain basic freedoms guaranteed to Americans. One is freedom of speech. Which of the following is an

example of freedom of speech?

A. John can voice his opinions about which presidential candidate he supports.

B. May can decide if she would like to attend a church this weekend.

C. Carlos can join a march against placing a road through the park.

D. Misti can read an article in the newspaper that discusses waste in government.

The United States government is divided into three branches__executive, legislative, and judicial. The main job of the

judicial branch is to

A. decide the meaning of laws. B. write and file laws. C. carry out the laws. D. make the laws.

What contributed to New England’s industry?

A. Dense forestB. Large plantationsC. slavesD. wheat

In which region of the United States would you find the Grand Canyon, Death Valley, and the Mojave Desert?

A. Northeast B. Southeast C. Southwest D. Northwest

One of the most important rights and privileges for United States citizens is voting. How could voting lead to political change?

A. Voting raises money for the government. B. Voting ensures that people belong to a political party. C. Voting keeps the same people in office for life. D. Voting leads to putting new and different people in office.

The early 1800s were a time of great change in the United States. Which of the following was the first to increase trade and travel?

A. the automobile B. the airplane C. the railroad D. the steamboat

Because farming was difficult in the New England colonies, what industry became popular?

A. teaching B. medicine C. slavery D. shipbuilding

The United States government is divided into three branches__executive, legislative, and judicial. The main job of the

legislative branch is to

A. carry out the laws. B. veto laws that have been passed. C. make the laws. D. decide the meaning of laws.

Who carries out the laws for the state?

A. a judge B. a presidentC. the governor D. the congress

The English who settled in North America started colonies that stretched all along the Atlantic Coast. Which of the following lists would BEST fit the Southern Colonies?

A. shipbuilding, cold winters, fish B. tobacco, hot summers, rice C. furs, Puritans, shipbuilding D. Philadelphia, corn, Quakers

The Articles of Confederation were the nation's first constitution, but they had to

be replaced by the Constitution of the United States. What was the major

weakness of the Articles of Confederation??

A. The federal government was too weak. B. The state governments were too weak. C. Great Britain still could make laws for the colonies. D. France did not accept the independence of the United States.

During the years before the American Revolution, some colonists formed a group that wanted independence. This group was called the

A. pioneers.B. Sons of Liberty. C. Green Mountain Boys. D. Regulators.

What was the purpose of the Preamble to our Constitution?

A. The Preamble was a famous speech given by President Lincoln about our Constitution. B. The Preamble was a newspaper written about the need to free slaves. C. The Preamble was written to explain the purpose of the Declaration of Independence. D. The Preamble was written to explain the purpose of the Constitution.

How did the Native Americans help the early colonists?

A. The colonists did not need the Native Americans to help them in any way.

B. The Native Americans taught the colonists how to hunt and fish for food.

C. The colonists taught the Native Americans how to plant wheat and tobacco.

D. The Native Americans sent the colonists back to England because they could not survive here.

Citizen participation is an important part of self-government. Which of the following is an example of citizen participation in government?

A. attending a school B. driving a car C. owning a business D. running for elected office

The Declaration of Independence said, "All men are created equal." What did this mean to the colonists?

A. Only certain people should have freedom. B. The people were as important as the king. C. The 13 colonists wanted to remain dependent. D. George Washington was a great leader during the Revolution.

Which colony's economy would be most affected by the demand for large supplies of wood to build ships?

A. New York B. South Carolina C. Pennsylvania D. New Hampshire

Which of the following protects the right of Americans to publish newspapers, magazines, and books?

A. states' rights B. freedom of religion C. freedom of the press D. separation of powers

The physical environment affected the lives of Native Americans. Which one of the

following statements best describes the life of the Native Americans of the Pacific

Northwest?A. They hunted buffalo and deer on the plains. B. They herded cattle and goats. C. They fished along the coast, rivers, and lakes. D. They grew corn and squash in the fields.

During the 1400s and 1500s, explorers from European nations laid claim to lands in

North and South America. The first explorer to reach the "New World" at that time

claimed lands for the King of Spain. He was

A. Henry Hudson. B. Pedro Cabral. C. Giovanni Verrazano. D. Christopher Columbus.

The Supreme Court decides that a law passed by Congress is unconstitutional. This example of checks and balances shows the

A. legislative branch checking the judicial branch. B. judicial branch checking the legislative branch. C. executive branch checking the judicial branch. D. legislative branch checking the executive branch.

The War of 1812 was fought between the United States and Great Britain. The MAIN

reason why this war was fought wasA. to win freedom from Great Britain. B. to stop British attacks on American cities on the coast. C. to protect the right to trade with anyone. D. to keep Native Americans on reservations.

In 1776, the Continental Congress approved a statement that said governments do not have the

right to take away a citizen's "Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness." What was this called?

A. Constitution B. Common Sense C. Articles of Confederation D. Declaration of Independence

The way of living of Eastern Woodlands Native Americans depended on the resources in the area. Which activity BEST describes their way of living?

A. They would hunt for seal and fish for salmon. B. The would follow the buffalo as they roamed the plains. C. They would hunt, fish, and grow corn and other vegetables. D. They would gather berries and grow corn, beans, and cotton

The Bill of Rights became a necessary part of our Constitution. What impact did this document

have on the citizens?

A. The Bill of Rights allows cruel punishment for certain crimes. B. The Bill of Rights allows property to be searched for any reason. C. The Bill of Rights protects the basic rights of United States citizens. D. The Bill of Rights insists a person must have an attorney in order to defend himself/ herself.

The Bill of Rights is what we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution of the United

States. Why were they added?

A. They were added to explain the powers of the state governments. B. They were added to limit the influence of Great Britain. C. They were added to extend the right to vote to all Americans. D. They were added to guarantee basic freedoms to Americans

Which group of Native Americans often moved, following the buffalo?

A. Plains B. Southwestern C. Pacific Northwest D. Eastern Woodlands

The Massachusetts Bay Colony was started by the Pilgrims and the Puritans. They started

settlements because they wanted to worship as they pleased. Which of the following BEST

describes their ideas of worship?

A. Only people who believed as they do would be welcome. B. Any person of any religious belief would be welcome. C. Only white people who believed would be welcome. D. Any person who had Christian beliefs would be welcome.

Portuguese explorers rounded the southern tip of Africa, and Spanish explorers sailed west

across the Atlantic. Both countries were trying to find an all-water route to which land?

A. Asia B. Atlantis C. Africa D. Antarctica

Life for colonial families was somewhat different than family life today. Most colonial families

A. sent their children to college. B. did much more traveling. C. could not own their homes. D. made more of their own clothing and tools.

The way of living of Native Americans of the Pacific Northwest depended on the resources in

the area. Which activity BEST describes their way of living?

A. They raided other tribes to supply their food needs. B. They hunted for buffalo for food, clothing, and shelter. C. They farmed corn, beans, squash, and cotton. D. They fished for salmon and hunted whale and caribou.

How did Sacajawea help the Lewis and Clark expedition?

A. Sacajawea fought on the side of the Native Americans. B. Sacajawea encouraged Lewis and Clark to go back to Missouri. C. Sacajawea guided Lewis and Clark across the Appalachian Mountains. D. Sacajawea translated for Lewis and Clark and helped them cross the Rocky Mountains.

The British colonies in North America were grouped into three areas__New England colonies, Middle colonies, and Southern colonies. Which of the

following colonies were Southern colonies?

A. Georgia and Connecticut B. Connecticut and Rhode Island C. Georgia and Virginia D. Rhode Island and Virginia

There were many reasons why the Revolutionary War took place between Great Britain and the

colonies in North America. Some of the colonists were unhappy with "no taxation without

representation." What did they mean by this?

A. The colonists should not be taxed unless they were represented in Parliament. B. The colonists should not be taxed because they could not vote for the King. C. The colonists should not be taxed unless the taxes were used in the colonies. D. The colonists should not be taxed because no one should be taxed.

Why did thousands of settlers head west during the 1800s?

A. Life in the East was too boring. B. The weather was nicer in the West. C. The government was giving away free land. D. They wanted to be the first to reach the Pacific Ocean.

The Congress of the United States is divided into two chambers (houses). They are the House of

Representatives and the

A. Supreme Court. B. Senate. C. Cabinet. D. United Nations.

In 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his "I Have a Dream" speech in Washington, D.C. This

was an example of

A. freedom of religion. B. freedom of speech. C. freedom of petition. D. freedom of the press.

Which answer explains a provision of a federal type of government?

A. powers are only given to the President B. powers are for the state government only C. powers are for the national government only D. powers are to be shared between states and the national government

Sometimes, alternative solutions are presented to solve a problem. For example, the people at the Constitutional Convention in 1787 represented states that had large

populations and states that had small populations. They discussed how the states should be represented in the

Congress. Which of the following was accepted as the BEST way to solve the problem?

A. Congress will have two houses, one with representation based on population, and the other with the same number of representatives from each state. B. Congress will have one house, with the states with small populations having more representatives. C. Congress will have one house, with the states with large populations having more representatives. D. Congress will have two houses, one with representation based on population, and the other with representation based on the number of cities in the state.

During the Revolutionary War, there were things that helped the Americans and things that helped the British. Which of the following

helped the Americans?A. They knew the land where they were fighting. B. They had a large army and navy. C. They knew they had the support of all of the colonists. D. They had better weapons and supplies.

Parliament passed the Tea Act in 1773. This led to some colonists taking action, such as the Boston Tea Party. What was the Boston Tea

Party?A. Colonists gave dinners to support the sale of tea. B. Colonists dressed as Indians destroyed the tea. C. Colonists bought tea from other countries. D. Colonists started growing their own tea

The Southwest Indians lived in deserts where only a few plants and animals could survive. Which of the following types of houses were

built from materials in this environment?

A. tepees made from bison skins B. brick houses made of cement C. adobe houses made of clay and stone D. longhouses made of wood from trees

In 1765, the Parliament of Great Britain passed the Stamp Act. The purpose of this act was to

A. get rid of colonists who were willing to support the king. B. raise money by passing a tax on tea, sugar, molasses, and rum. C. get rid of French colonists in the Northern colonies.

D. raise money by passing a tax on newspapers and other paper documents.

At the beginning of the American Revolution Benedict Arnold was a general in the American

Army. But during the war he switched sides, joining the British army. Which group of people would have thought Benedict Arnold was right to switch sides?

A. Patriots

B. Quakers

C. Loyalists

D. Mercenaries

During the 1700s, more and more women came to the British colonies in North America. Which

statement BEST describes women at this time?

A. Women could not vote.

B. Women could not have servants.

C. Women were involved in politics.

D. Women had the same rights as men

In 1777, the Articles of Confederation was a plan to unite the states. Problems with the Articles of

Confederation led to the writing of the

A. Declaration of Independence.

B. Constitution of the United States.

C. Mayflower Compact.

D. Monroe Doctrine

What was one cause of the War of 1812?

A. Slavery was needed in the north.

B. The French burned the White House.

C. The British took over American ships.

D. The colonists wanted their own country.

Tobacco became an important crop in Virginia during the development of our country. What

was the significance of growing tobacco in that particular region?

A. Tobacco was a native plant in that region.

B. John Rolfe wanted people to start smoking.

C. Growing tobacco discouraged growth in Virginia.

D. Nothing else would grow in that region, so they

planted tobacco.

Why does the Preamble to the Constitution start with the words "We the people...."?

A. These words were written to represent the people being governed.

B. These words were written for members of the Congress and Senate.

C. These words were written for the committee who wrote the document.

D. These words were written for the British who supported our country.

Which colonial area was known as the "Breadbasket Colonies" because its soil and

climate were ideal for growing wheat?

A. New England B. Mid-Atlantic C. SouthernD. western frontier

Why were blacksmiths important as colonial craftsmen?

A. They made horseshoes and other farm tools. B. They grew wheat and corn in the New England

Colonies. C. They made canoes so the colonists could travel by

river. D. They fought with the Native Americans and taught

them how to shoot.

In the years before and after the Civil War, many people went west to try and become rich by mining for gold, silver, and copper. Which of the following

would have been true at this time?

A. Most of the miners worked in large mining operations, and were paid a salary.

B. Most of the miners struck it rich, which only led to more people moving west.

C. Most of the miners worked by themselves or in small groups, with few striking it rich.

D. Most of the miners bought land from Native Americans to search for metals.

How did the growing of tobacco help the colonists of Jamestown?

A. It provided them with a healthy diet.

B. It brought them a great amount of money.

C. It provided them with a crop to trade with Spain.

D. It brought them closer to the Native Americans.

How did the telegraph impact life in America?

A. It lead to the development of the railroad.

B. It allowed messages to be sent through the mail.

C. It took longer to send messages over long distances.

D. It allowed a speedy way to send messages over long distances.

The Sioux, the Pawnees, and the Dakotas lived on the rolling lands west of the Mississippi River.

They hunted buffalo for food, clothing, and other items needed to live. Where did they live?

A. the Pacific Northwest B. the Southwest C. the Great Plains D. the Southeast

During the 1400s and 1500s, many Europeans wanted to find a new route to the riches of Asia. This wish to find a new route would lead to the

A. exploration of North and South America. B. end of European trade with China and India. C. making of these traded products in Europe. D. closing of markets in Europe for Asian goods.

During the 1400s and 1500s, explorers from European nations laid claim to lands in North and

South America. The first explorer to reach the "New World" at that time claimed lands for the

King of Spain. He was

A. Henry Hudson. B. Pedro Cabral. C. Giovanni Verrazano. D. Christopher Columbus.

Beginning in 1534, Jacques Cartier explored the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the St. Lawrence River. Cartier claimed the area now known as Quebec

for what country?

A. England

B. France

C. Spain

D. Portugal

The Europeans who explored North and South America met Native Americans. Which BEST

explains what happened as a result?

A. Many Native Americans died due to war and disease.B. Europeans welcomed the Native Americans as equal

trading partners. C. Native Americans attacked the Europeans and

stopped colonization. D. Many Europeans felt that the land belonged to Native

Americans.

Citizens are expected to be involved in their community. Which of the following would be the

BEST example of serving your community?

A. picking up litter in the park B. riding a bike C. taking your dog for a walk D. going to a movie

People living in the American colonies had to trade for things they needed. Sometimes they

traded with other colonies and sometimes they traded with England. Which of the following

groups ran business and did most of the trading?

A. merchants B. slaves C. large landowners D. indentured servants

For citizens of the United States, voting is a

A. law.

B. rule.

C. right.

D. privilege.

Which is a service provided by the government?

A. department store

B. movie theater

C. post office

D. restaurant

One of the most important rights and privileges for citizens of the United States is voting. Why is

voting so important?

A. Citizens who vote do not have to pay as many taxes. B. It gives citizens the right to decide if they will obey a

law. C. Citizens who do not vote are breaking the law. D. It gives citizens the right to choose people to

represent them.

During the years before the Civil War, the Underground Railroad was started to help

runaway slaves escape to freedom in Canada. One former slave who became a "conductor" and

was called "the Black Moses" was

A. Booker T. Washington. B. Frederick Douglass. C. Harriet Tubman. D. Phyllis Wheatley..

Why is democracy referred to as self-government?

A. The government runs itself.

B. People pay for the government themselves.

C. People choose representatives who make decisions. D. The citizens are free to do whatever they want

Why do Americans have a holiday called Independence Day on the fourth of July?

A. to honor past presidents B. to honor the birth of the country

C. to honor the new year

D. to honor American soldiers

Who chooses the governor of a state?

A. the mayors B. the county commissioners C. the voters D. the state legislators

The Great Lakes region separates part of the United States from Canada. If you live in Georgia and want to travel to the Great Lakes region, in

which primary direction would you travel?

A. north B. south C. east D. west

The French and Indian War began in 1754 between the French and English colonists in

North America. The French colony of New France stretched from Canada to the

A. Ohio River. B. St. Lawrence River. C. Great Lakes. D. Gulf of Mexico

In April 1775, British General Thomas Gage sent troops out from Boston to capture arms and

ammunition being stored by the colonists. When the British met the colonists, there was fighting.

This was the first battle of the American Revolution. Where did the battle take place?

A. Lexington B. Bunker Hill C. Saratoga D. Yorktown

According to the pictures, which of the following is a correct statement?A. All of these Native American shelters were made from animal hides. B. The longhouse and the wigwam were built in areas with little rain. C. All of these Native American shelters were made from natural materials. D. The teepee and the pueblo were easy to take down and move.

On October 19, 1781, British troops surrendered to American and French forces in Virginia. This

battle marked the end of the Revolutionary War. This battle took place at

A. Savannah. B. Guilford Courthouse. C. Yorktown. D. Charles Town.

The Constitution was drafted (written) in 1787. Since the people could not agree they had to

compromise. The Great Compromise

A. decided how the President would be elected. B. gave the Supreme Court the power to decide if laws

are unconstitutional. C. started the cabinet to help the President. D. made a Congress with a Senate and a House of

Representatives.

In the first half of the 1800s, more land was added to the United States. Most of this land was

in

A. Canada. B. the West. C. Alaska. D. the Caribbean.

The early 1800s saw many technological changes in the United States. The greatest change in

communication was the use of the

A. telephone.

B. computer.

C. telegraph.

D. radar.

There were people in the English colonies in North America who had more power in the

decisions being made by the government. Which group had the MOST power in colonial

governments?

A. slaves

B. wealthy landowners

C. women

D. indentured servants