Social Studies Review #5

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What event that occurred on June 10, 1865 is now celebrated as a federal holiday (second Independence Day)?

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It was announced all enslaved Texans were free under United States law

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When was Texas Declaration of Independence signed?

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March 2, 1836

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According to Europeans how does water pollution and growing greenhouse gas can be overcome? Options: increase contact among people, decrease use of nuclear fuels, fewer water safety laws

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decrease use of nuclear fuels

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What did the U.S government set up in Texas to help African Americans find jobs and homes and began in Texas in September 1865? This effort attempted to curb violence as well.

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Freedmen's Bureau

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On June 7, 1776, who of Virginia introduced a key resolution to Congress that called the colonies "Free and Independent States" and all political connection with Britain totally dissolved?

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Richard Henry Lee

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How many grievances are there in the Declaration of Independence?

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27

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What bell was rung to announce the first reading of the Declaration of Independence, in Philadelphia on July 8, 1776? Options: Big Bend, Tsar Bell, Liberty Bell

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Liberty Bell

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How many states had to Ratify the Bill of Rights?

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3/4

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Which 3 states did not ratify the Bill of Rights? Options: Rhode Island, Connecticut, or Georgia; Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Georgia

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Massachusetts, Connecticut, or Georgia

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When did the Bill of Rights become part of the Constitution?

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Dec. 15, 1791