Social Studies EOY Exam Review

New York

Allows media to publish what they would like without punishment

Designed to make sure that powers of 3 branches of gov are equal and can limit powers of others

People can choose their own system of beliefs or none at all

This guarantees the right of citizens to hold meetings and protest peacefully

This was one of the first battles of the Revolutionary War

Massachusetts

Battle won by the British once the Americans ran out of ammo. Many British soldiers were killed

Forbids high bail, fines, and extraordinary punishments

Shows directions on a map (N, S, E, W)

This group wanted to add a Bill of Rights to the constitution

A victory for the Cont. army after Trenton which lifted spirits and convinced many to re-enlist

This would be the map to look at to find specific mountain ranges.

Which area shows mountains on the map?

How does the constitution affect society?

What were the major impacts of the French and Indian War?

Happened when colonists threw snowballs and GB soldiers fired back and killed 5 colonists

Delaware

This allowed British to tax items such as paper products, wool, paint, lead, and tea.

These lines run horizontally or across the map.

Pennsylvania

How did colonists protest England?

Following the speed limit fulfills what responsibility?

When citizens pay traffic tickets, which duty are they fulfilling?

Show information such as borders, capitals, and large cities

This branch of government enforces laws and commands the military

Choosing representatives for government

Why did the colonists protest England?

What is the highest court of the United States?

Battle that was the turning point because it lifted spirits & convinced the French to help.

Which document guarantees rights of freedom of religion, speech, and assembly?

This is the line at 0 degrees latitude.

This was another of the first battles of the Revolutionary War

This is where the British required colonists to house soldiers.

This branch settles conflicts, interprets laws, and tells if laws are constitutional

A map that shows information over time, usually shows dates

New Hampshire

Battle where Nathan Hale volunteered to spy on British for Cont. Army & was captured and killed

Protects citizens’ rights to fair treatment through the judicial system

Helps readers interpret symbols that appear on maps

Allowed the British to tax paper goods, such as playing cards, newspapers, and legal documents.

Watching the news and reading the newspaper is this civic responsibility

You would use this map to find the location of large cities.

A sphere which shows the land and water on Earth

Americans won this battle and took 59 British cannons to use against them in Boston

This group supported the constitution

North Carolina

Give specific information related to a certain theme

Which of these is a civic responsibility?

New Jersey

This is when citizens peacefully object against something

You would use this map to see the clear borders between states or countries.

Rep. from colonies met to discuss issues with GB, agreed to stop trade, and start a militia

Rhode Island

This is the line at 0 degrees longitude.

A written plan for government

Wanted a strong national government

These were the first battles of the war. British won.

This side wanted more power for state governments

South Carolina

This shows distance on a map.

What did the Treaty of Paris accomplish?

Final battle when the colonists and French surrounded the British causing them to surrender

What did the Coercive Acts (known as Intolerable Acts) do to colonists?

The highest LAW of the US

This branch makes laws and establishes taxes

Which of these is NOT a required civic responsibility?

This guarantees citizens the right to a trial by jury and right to an attorney.

Added to the constitution to protect citizens' basic rights

Event caused GB to implement the Intolerable Acts. Sons of Lib. dumped tea as a protest.

What were economic effects on colonists and British after war?

Virginia

People can say their political ideas without being punished

These maps show features like mountains, valleys, rivers, lakes, etc.

What is the purpose of the constitution?

These lines run vertically or up and down.

Battle won by Cont. army when they were led by Washington to sneak up on Hessians

Georgia

Branch ensures fair trials,constitutional laws, & that other branches don't have too much power

Connecticut

The British wanted to capture seaports so they fought in these battles and won.

What is the purpose of lines of latitude and longitude?

Maryland

Who fired the first shot of the Rev War?

What does the United States have most of according to this map?