Social Studies 3rd grade

Question 1

Why did early Americans want to be free from England?

Accepted Answer

They wanted to be free to worship the way they chose

Question 2

If you traveled from Mexico to the United States, in which direction would you travel?

Accepted Answer

North

Question 3

A "Tall Tale" is an ______________ story that is made up and has imaginary characters.

Accepted Answer

unbelievable

Question 4

Which of the following is made by nature?

Accepted Answer

The Grand Canyon

Question 5

Which answer choice list the three branches of government?

Accepted Answer

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Question 6

Which of the following are man-made?

Accepted Answer

Mount Rushmore

Question 7

North America, Asia, and Europe are examples of what on earth?

Accepted Answer

continents

Question 8

How many regions make up the United States?

Accepted Answer

5

Question 9

A legend on a map tells you______________________

Accepted Answer

what symbols on a map stand for

Question 10

How many states are in the United States?

Accepted Answer

50

Question 11

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of government?

Accepted Answer

President

Question 12

Who was the first president of the United States?

Accepted Answer

George Washington

Question 13

Which of the following is a renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

water

Question 14

The United States is part of which continent?

Accepted Answer

North America

Question 15

What are two reference sources for locating places on Earth?

Accepted Answer

atlas, map

Question 16

Which holiday celebrates the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776?

Accepted Answer

The 4th of July

Question 17

Which answer choice lists all of the oceans of the world?

Accepted Answer

Artic, Atlantic, Indian, Pacific, and Southern

Question 18

Which of the following is a non-renewable resource?

Accepted Answer

coal

Question 19

A _______________gives cardinal directions such as North and South.

Accepted Answer

compass rose

Question 20

What is the name of the document that is our "Supreme Law of the Land?"

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

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