SS 9 weeks review

What founding document outlines the powers of government?

• Bill of Rights

• U.S. Constitution

• Pledge of Allegiance

• Declaration of Independence

What document is important for protecting the freedoms American citizens have?

• Bill of Rights

• Mayflower Compact

• Declaration of Independence

• U.S. Constitution

Many people went to California to search for gold. Once they found gold, thieves often tried to steal it. How would forming a community help solve this problem?

• The community could provide shelter to new members.

• The community could make laws and protect each other.

• The community could build schools, hospitals, and stores.

• The community could help each other to find more gold.

Identify reasons people have formed communities. Choose THREE correct answers.

• The need to build homes together

• The need for security 

• The need to share materials and food

• The need for laws

What is one reason these communities were formed?

• For education

• For tourists to visit

• For religious freedom

• For material well-being

Which key words talk about material well-being?

• gold miners

• cattle industry

• oil

• South Dakota

People living in communities need to communicate news and events with each other. Which of the following are two ways that people within a community communicate with each other?

• By building a public pool

• By creating a local newspaper

• By having parades on holidays

• Public radio station

Some communities have local newspapers. What need is met by a community having a local newspaper?

• The need for government

• The need for recreation

• A need for transportation

• A need for communication

Which place best completes the diagram above?

• Police Headquarters

• Zoo

• Hospital

• Newspaper Office

Communities help citizens who have transportation needs. What is NOT considered a transportation need?

• By building more schools

• By building roads

• By providing carpools 

• By providing buses