1. Social Studies Benchmark Review

2. Who commanded the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War?
King George
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson

3. Who explored the Louisiana Purchase and traveled to the Pacific Ocean?
Christopher Columbus
Lewis and Clark
Hernando de Soto
Robert La Salle

4. Which explorer was searching for gold and became the first European to see the Mississippi River?
Christopher Columbus
Iberville
Sieur de La Salle
Hernando de Soto

5. Many American Indian tribes who lived on land that settlers wanted moved west to other lands because:
Bands of settlers chased them
The Indian chiefs told them they must move
The United States government forced them to move
Settlers paid them the money they wanted for their lands

6. Which of the following best identifies the early settlers who escaped from religious persecution in England and came to Massachusetts in the 1600s?
Pioneers
Pilgrims
Cajuns
Forty-Niners

7. Which of the following best describes a democracy?
A type of government in which the power belongs to one person of a very small group of people
A type of government in which the people hold the power by electing representatives
A type of government in which the leader can do whatever they want and do not have to follow any rules or laws
A type of government in which power is held by a king or queen. Kings and queens are not elected, but born into the position

8. This man sailed in 1492 looking for a shorter trade route to Asia
This man sailed in 1492 looking for a shorter trade route to Asia. He landed in North America and thought he landed in India.
Christopher Columbus
Leif Erikson
Hernando de Soto
Ponce de Leon

9. “No taxation without representation.” shows the colonists wanted:
To help control their government
Equal rights for all people
Freedom from paying taxes
To allow freedom of religion

10. Explorers came from all over the world
Explorers came from all over the world. Which one is NOT one of the big three countries where explorers came from?
Spain
Portugal
France
England

11. The English colonists in North America needed workers, so they started forcing Africans to come to the colonies to work as
School teachers
Slaves
Factory workers
Apprentices

12. Thomas Jefferson: wrote the Declaration of Independence; 3rd president of the U.S. and ___________
Gave the “Gettysburg Address”
Wrote the poem “Evangeline”
Made the Louisiana Purchase
Freed the slaves

13. A.) US Army B.) NASA C.) The United Nations D.) Supreme Court
Two nations that were at war have reached an agreement on what they must do to end the war. What organization would most likely help them follow through on their plans for a peaceful settlement?
A.) US Army
B.) NASA
C.) The United Nations
D.) Supreme Court

14. Louisiana, like other states, has a state constitution
Louisiana, like other states, has a state constitution. What does the Louisiana Constitution say?
A.) Repeats exactly the laws of the U.S. Constitution.
B.) State which laws of the U.S. Constitution Louisiana will follow.
C.) Explains at what times Louisiana will follow the laws of the U.S. Constitution
D.) Gives details and rights important to Louisiana that do not go against the U.S. Constitution.

15. Which of the following is NOT a right of a U.S. citizen?
A.) The right to a trial by jury.
B.) The right to not quarter soldiers.
C.) The right to own a gun.
D.) The right to refuse jury duty.

16. What is Patriotism? A.) Love and respect for one’s country.
B.) The study of word geography.
C.) An amendment to the Constitution.
D.) A political campaign.

17. Which of the following is required to become a United States citizen if the person was NOT born in this country?
A.) Serve in the military for 3-5 years.
B.) Pass a test on American history and government.
C.) Complete hours of community service.
D.) Have a relative who was born in the United States.

18. Which of the following documents created the American government system we use now?
A.)The Declaration of Independence.
B.) The Bill of Rights
C.) The U.S. Constitution
D.) The Louisiana state constitution

19. Land in suburban areas is most likely used for:
A.) Farming
B.) Housing
C.) Factories
D.) Businesses

20. A.) Industrial B.) Suburban C.) Urban D.) Rural
In the 1700’s, most American colonists lived in which type of community?
A.) Industrial
B.) Suburban
C.) Urban
D.) Rural

21. What is the purpose of the Bill of Rights?
A.) To make the rules for America.
B.) To provide freedom to Americans.
C.) To protect the American government.
D.) To provide for other countries in need.

22. The U.S. Constitution promises Americans
A.) Jobs
B.) Homes
C.) Freedom
D.) Money

23. The basic principle of the Declaration of Independence and the U. S
The basic principle of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution is:
A.) Every person should run for political office.
B.) Governments cannot take away certain rights.
C.) Education should be the main goal of government.
D.) Religion should be separate from government.

24. A.) Citizens in town B will know more about their civil rights.
Two neighboring towns are fairly similar to each other. One important difference is that the citizens in town A believe that voting is a responsibility. The citizens in town B do not care much about voting. In this situation, which of the following is probably true?
A.) Citizens in town B will know more about their civil rights.
B.) There are fewer federal laws in town B than in town A.
C.) There is a larger population of citizens in town A than in town B.
D.) Citizens in town A will have more influence in government.

25. A.) Joining the Peace Corps B.) Finding a job. C.) Attending college
After finishing high school, a person can continue his or education by:
A.) Joining the Peace Corps
B.) Finding a job.
C.) Attending college
D.) Starting a business

26. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution promises freedom of speech?
A.) First Amendment
B.) Third Amendment
C.) Eighth Amendment
D.) Second Amendment

27. Which freedom from The Bill of Rights allows people to publish a newspaper article criticizing the law?
A.) Freedom of assembly
B.) Freedom from cruel and unusual punishment.
C.) Freedom of religion.
D.) Freedom of the press

28. Which of these does citizenship suggest?
A.) All citizens living together in a country.
B.) The rights and responsibilities of citizens.
C.) Living a good life.
D.) Having what you want in life.