Social studies unit study guide

What were the outcomes of the treaty of Paris?

• GB recognized the US as a free nation. They also got a lot of land.

• GB did not recognize the US as a free nation.

• The treaty of Paris did not have any outcomes.

• They only got land and nothing else.

Why did the states call the constitutional convention?

• There was no reason.

• To fix the articles of confederation because it was weak.

• They just wanted to have fun because they liked calling conventions.

• The articles of Confederation were very strong, but there was just a few problems.

Who was the main writer of the declaration of independence?

• Thomas Jefferson
• Alexander Hamilton
• George Washington
• Benjamin Franklin

Define Minutemen

Define militia

Pick three of them to be jobs of the judicial branch.

• Do settle disputes over laws meaning.

• To interpret the law.

• To determine whether Treaties are unconstitutional.

• To make the law.

Pick four of them to be jobs of the executive branch.

• To carry out the laws

• Makes sure that the laws are followed

• Sign or veto bills

• Nominate judges, ambassadors and cabinet members

• To declare war

Pick three of them to be the jobs of the legislative branch

• To make the laws

• Declares war

• Collects taxes

• Sign bills

What was the purpose of the declaration of independence?

• To declare independence from GB

• To make everyone sign bills

• To stay a part of Great Britain

• There was no point

Who were the founding fathers?

• The group of leaders who helped establish the new USA

• The group of leaders who helped establish the new GB

• The founding fathers were just all of the presidents