Social Studies Final Exam

Question 1

Who was the Prussian officer that helped train troops at Valley Forge during the winger of 1777-1778?

Answer 1

Von Steuben

Question 2

Who was appointed Commander in Chief of the Continental Army?

Answer 2

George Washington

Question 3

Which American hero later turned into a traitor and fought for the British?

Answer 3

Benedict Arnold

Question 4

Which American naval captain captured the English warship named the Serapis?

Answer 4

John Paul Jones

Question 5

Who said “I only regret that I have but one life to lose for my country”?

Answer 5

Nathan Hale

Question 6

Colonists were forbidden to travel west of the Appalachian Mountains -

Answer 6

Proclamation Act of 1763

Question 7

Delegates from 12 colonies met in Philadelphia to discuss events between colonies and British.-

Answer 7

First Continental Congress 1774

Question 8

4 part law that Parliament passed which closed Boston Harbor and issued quartering of British soldiers.-

Answer 8

Intolerable Acts 1774

Question 9

Parliament allowed the British East India Co. to sell tea directly to colonists.-

Answer 9

Tea Act 1773

Question 10

Colonists dressed as Mohawk Indians and dumped 342 chests of tea into Boston Harbor.-

Answer 10

Boston Tea Party 1773

Question 11

List 4 reasons that the Americans won the Revolutionary War.-

Answer 11

1. Geography
2. Alliances with Allies
3. Patriotism
4. Colonists Unified

Question 12

How many states were needed to approve the laws made by Congress?-

Answer 12

9 states

Question 13

Continental currency held little value because it was not backed by what?-

Answer 13

Gold

Question 14

States admitted into the union under the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 when it reached a population of what?

Answer 14

A population of 60,000 people

Question 15

A period when business activity slows, prices and wages fall, and unemployment rises.-

Answer 15

Depression

Question 16

What powers were Congress given under the Articles of Confederation?

Answer 16

1. The power to declare war.
2. The power to coin money.
3. The power to negotiate treaties with other nations.

Question 17

What member of the Constitutional Convention was knows as the “Father of the Convention”?

Answer 17

James Madison

Question 18

What are the first words in the Preamble of the Constitution?

Answer 18

“We the People of the United States of Americas…”

Question 19

What are the 3 branches that make up our US Government and what is their main role in the government?

Answer 19

1. Executive - carry out the laws
2. Legislative - makes the laws
3. Judicial - interprets the laws

Question 20

How can the President check the actions of Congress?

Answer 20

• By Checks and Balances.

- He can veto a Bill.

Question 21

What are the 3 parts of the Constitution of the United States?

Answer 21

1. The Preamble
2. The Articles
3. The Amendments

Question 22

Article 1 of the Constitution outlines which branch of government?

Answer 22

-The Legislative Branch

Question 23

Each branch of government has the power to check the actions of the other branches… what is this called?

Answer 23

Checks and Balances

Question 24

What is the length of a state representative’s term?

Answer 24

2 years

Question 25

Who leads the House of Representatives?

Answer 25

The Speaker of the House

Question 26

Laws that start as proposals are?

Answer 26

Bills

Question 27

Name some of the powers of Congress...

Answer 27

1. Make money 2. Declare war 3. Raise taxes 4. Impeach and remove the president from office

Question 28

Name some of the powers of the President...

Answer 28

1. Direct foreign policy 2. Appoint ambassadors 3. Suggest new laws 4. Veto bills

Question 29

How many years is ONE presidential term?

Answer 29

4 years

Question 30

Changes made to the Constitution are called...

Answer 30

Amendments

Question 31

How long does a Supreme Court Justice serve?

Answer 31

Supreme Court Justice serves for LIFE.

Question 32

What Article states that the Constitution is the "Supreme law of the land"?

Answer 32

Article VI - 6 - states that the Constitution is the "Supreme Law of the Land".

Question 33

The heads of each department in the Executive Branch are called?

Answer 33

President's Cabinet

Question 34

Who was the first Secretary of State?

Answer 34

Thomas Jefferson

Question 35

Angry farmers in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania attacked tax collectors is called ?

Answer 35

-Whiskey Rebellion

Question 36

What was Washington trying to warn the citizens and future leaders of in his farewell address?

Answer 36

Washington warned about getting tangled up in the affairs of foreign nations.

Question 37

Name the first 4 presidents of the United States.

Answer 37

1. George Washington 2. John Adams 3. Thomas Jefferson 4. James Madison

Question 38

The President could expel any foreigner thought to be a danger to the US is called the...

Answer 38

Alien Act

Question 39

British Navy forcing American sailors to serve in their Navy is called ...

Answer 39

Impressment

Question 40

Who won the famous duel of 1804?

Answer 40

Aaron Burr

Question 41

When Livingston and Monroe met and negotiated with Talleyrand of France, what were they offered?

Answer 41

The Louisiana Territory

Question 42

Jefferson and his supporters formed the political party called the....

Answer 42

Democratic-Republican Party

Question 43

Who was the Governor of Indiana that led a march of 1,000 American soldiers to defeat the Prophet at Prophetstown?

Answer 43

William Henry Harrison

Question 44

In 1814, the British stormed onto the capital - what did they end up burning?

Answer 44

The White House

Question 45

Which American became a hero at the Battle of New Orleans?

Answer 45

Andrew Jackson

Question 46

The time when new machines replaced outdated tools is called?

Answer 46

The Industrial Revolution

Question 47

Who invented muskets with interchangeable parts?

Answer 47

Eli Whitney

Question 48

What is the migration of rural inhabitants to cities called?

Answer 48

Urbanization

Question 49

Who invented the cast - iron stove?

Answer 49

Philo Stewart

Question 50

Who invented the sewing machine?

Answer 50

Elias Howe

Question 51

How did the Industrial Revolution affect the forces of supply and demand?

Answer 51

Look up this answer.

Question 52

Which British general was defeated at the Battle of Saratoga?

Answer 52

John Burgoyne

Question 53

At which battle did Washington cross the icy Delaware River to attack thousands of Hessians the morning after Christmas and WON?

Answer 53

Battle of Trenton

Question 54

Which American patriot served their country by sewing flags for the army?

Answer 54

Betsy Ross

Question 55

Who was sent to Paris, France to persuade King Louis XVI to give Americans weapons and other supplies?

Answer 55

Benjamin Franklin

Question 56

Which American victory was a major turning point in the Revolutionary War?

Answer 56

Battle of Saratoga

Question 57

Colonists were forced to pay taxes on all paper products like playing cards and diplomas by which act?

Answer 57

Stamp Act of 1763

Question 58

Colonists had to pay taxes on paper, lead, paint, glue, and tea for which act?

Answer 58

Townshend Acts 1767

Question 59

British recognized US as an independent nation for what treaty?

Answer 59

Treaty of Paris

Question 60

British fired on colonists leaving 5 dead in the?

Answer 60

Boston Massacre

Question 61

Massachusetts farmers led a revolt against the courthouses and towns in Massachusetts in response to the government seizing their farms... what rebellion was this?

Answer 61

Shay's Rebellion

Question 62

Townships were created in the Northwest Territory and Congress sold sections of land for $640 under which act?

Answer 62

Land Ordinance of 1785