Social Studies Review for 4th Grade

The Declaration of Independence helped strengthen colonial support for which historical event?

• American Revolution

• Boston Tea Party

• French and Indian Wqr

• Stamp Act

Put the following events in the correct timeline order.

• The Declaration of Independence was spread throughout the colonies.

• Thomas Jefferson wrote the first draft of the Declaration of Independence.

• Changes and adjustments were made to the Declaration of Independence.

• The Continental Congress discussed the Declaration of Independence.

Why did many colonists take actions such as boycotting and protesting before the American Revolution?

• to show their support for American Indian cultures

• to show their dislike for British Acts

• to show their anger with American Indians

• to show their loyalty to Great Britain

Which historical figure wrote this quote "As soon as any of the thunder clouds come over the kite, the pointed wire will draw the lightning from them, and the kite, with all the string, will be electrified."?

• Benjamin Franklin

• John Hancock

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

This is a quote that may have been said by John Hancock "The British ministry can read that name without glasses; let them double their reward."

• He was chosen to lead the Continental Congress.

• He was the highest ranking general in the Colonial Army.

• He was the first person to sign the Declaration of Independence.

• He was elected as the first governor of Massachusetts.

Why did Benjamin Franklin develop the Albany Plan of the Union in 1754?

• He wanted to create an organization that united the Thirteen Colonies.

• He wanted to allow American Indians nations to unite with the Thirteen Colonies.

• He wanted to prevent France from uniting with the Thirteen Colonies.

• He wanted to build a united American Indian nation that was an ally to the Thirteen Colonies.

How did the relationship between American Indian nations and European colonists change as settlement in North America increased during the 1700s?

• American Indians assimilated into European cultures.

• Conflicts increased as American Indians defended their lands from colonization.

• Tensions decreased as American Indians welcomed European colonists.

• American Indians developed new technologies.

Why did colonists participate in the Boston Tea Party in 1773?

• to decrease the value of trade

• to protest new taxes

• to show support for American Indians

• to increase the strength of the British military

• to force British leaders to change their laws

Based on this cartoon, which statement is true?

• Benjamin Franklin wanted the colonies to work together.

• Benjamin Franklin was against taxing trade with France.

• Benjamin Franklin was against military conflict.

• Benjamin Franklin wanted to spread Christianity.

Match the following words to their meanings.

• someone that loves their country

• population

• amount of people in a region

• patriots

• a change to way things are done

• independence

• argument or problem

• revolution

• freedom to do things on your own

• conflict