SS Magazine 6: America's Beginnings

Question 1

Who wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence?

Accepted Answer

Thomas Jefferson

Question 2

Great Britain&#x27;s King was King John The Second

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Mr. Matt is COOL (Ms. Malcom&#x27;s class... I am looking at YOU TOO! ;)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What was the purchase Thomas Jefferson made, without permission, in 1803 that expanded America?

Accepted Answer

The Louisiana Purchase

Question 5

Why is it important for the United States to have symbols, landmarks, and memorials?

Accepted Answer

A.They help us honor the history and heritage of the United States.

Question 6

What was the name of the first battle of the American Revolution? (The Shot Heard around the World)

Accepted Answer

Lexington and Concord

Question 7

What were the name of the first two towns in America that the pilgrims settled in? (Pick the two correct answers.)

Accepted Answer

Jamestown, Plymouth

Question 8

What steps did the leaders of the 13 colonies take to declare their independence from Britain? Choose 3 correct options

Accepted Answer

Decided to make their own laws because Britain’s laws were unfair, Met to declare that the United States was a new country, Wrote a document explaining why the colonies should be free

Question 9

Why is Christopher Columbus important?

Accepted Answer

He opened the door for more exploration of a New World.

Question 10

America was trying to gain freedom from Great Britain.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 11

Which is true about how American Indian groups lived long ago?

Accepted Answer

A.Iroquois used canoes to travel on lakes and streams.

SS Magazine 6: America's Beginnings

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SS Magazine 6: America's Beginnings

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