3rd grade History

Why were the Bill of Rights added to the United States Constitution in 1791?

• The colonists voted to add amendments.

• The American people wanted more rights of citizens added.

• The Supreme Court decided to add amendments.

• The Founding Fathers thought the Constitution was too short.

Which of the following describes the purpose of the United States Constitution?

• It stated the day we celebrate our independence.

• It set new rules for the country to follow.

• It listed complaints against the British king.

• It was an agreement to end the American Revolution.

How did the Founding Fathers help build a new nation?

• They allowed the people to govern themselves and create a government with separation of power.

• They founded Georgetown.

• They kept the rules and laws for the new government the same as those from England.

• They gave the people money to buy land.

Different sources may have different types of information.

• True

• False

What was the main purpose of the Declaration of Independence?

• to choose leaders to make and carry out laws

• to announce freedom from Great Britain

• to give power to leaders in the government

You are very interested in learning more about the history of your community. What kind of visual source could you use to find out what clothing people use to wear?

• An atlas

• Town maps

• Old photographs

All of the following are examples of “consent of the governed” except -

• The people set up the government.

• The people get to break the law.

• The people give the government its power.

• The people have the power to change the government.

Ruby Bridges’ father often called her a “brave little girl.” Which characteristics of good citizenship did Ruby show?

• dishonest

• selfish

• justice and equality

• hopelessness

In what way did Benjamin Franklin help to create the United States?

• He helped write the Declaration of Independence and U.S. Constitution.

• He wrote the Stamp Act which taxed printed items in the colonies.

• He helped William Penn settle the colony of Pennsylvania.

Suppose you want you to research information about Ruby Bridges using the Internet. Which of the following keywords would you include in your search for information?

• Colonist

• Founding Father

• African American historical figure

• American artist