Chapter 5 Lesson 1

What is the name for the people who helped create the United States of America and its government?

• Founders

• Leaders

• Presidents

How many colonies did America have in the beginning?

• 13

• 10

• 15

What country did the colonies want to be free from?

• Britain

• Spain

• Asia

The Declaration of Independence says that all men are created ___________.

• Equal

• Special

• Different

What holiday do Americans celebrate the signing of the Declaration of Independence?

• Fourth of July

• Christmas

• Labor Day

What important document did Thomas Jefferson write?

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Constitution

• The Bill of Rights

What did Thomas Jefferson believe?

• The government should protect citizens' rights and liberties.

• The government should have complete control over citizens' rights.

• The government shouldn't care about citizens.

Where is the Jefferson Memorial located?

• Washington, D.C.

• New York City

• Florida

What is the capital of the United States?

• Washington, D.C.

• Chicago

• Jacksonville

Justices meet in the Supreme Court Building to make decisions about the country. They decide if laws are ________.

• fair

• a problem