Letters Unit One

Match the following

• Treaty of Paris

• Britain recognizes the independence of The United States of America

• Lexington and Concord

• convinced the French to join the Americans

• Yorktown

• Washington's troops survived brutal winter

• Battle of Saratoga

• British army surrendered to Washington

• Valley Forge

• first shots of the war

Select the location on the map that was annexed in 1845 which started a major war between the United States and Mexico over disputed territory.

Match the economic systems to its characteristics or meaning.

• Customs, family, and historical basis

• Mixed economy

• Private sector, profit, and minimal gov.

• Free Market

• Centrally owned by the government

• Command economy

• Public and private sectors

• Traditional economy

What is the primary purpose of letters in ancient civilizations?

• Communication

• Decoration

• Trade

• Navigation

Which ancient civilization is credited with developing one of the earliest known alphabets?

• Egyptians

• Phoenicians

• Romans

• Greeks

In which form were letters primarily used in the Roman Empire?

• Scrolls

• Tablets

• Books

• Parchments

What material was commonly used for writing letters in ancient Egypt?

• Papyrus

• Clay

• Stone

• Wood

Which famous letter is known for its role in the American Revolution?

• The Olive Branch Petition

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Federalist Papers

What was the primary function of letters during the Middle Ages?

• Religious communication

• Scientific research

• Military strategy

• Trade agreements

Which historical figure is known for writing letters that influenced the Protestant Reformation?

• Martin Luther

• John Calvin

• Henry VIII

• Thomas More