Social Studies BMA 3

What is the Declaration of Independence?

• a document declaring the United States freedom from Britain

• a document declaring Britain freedom from the United States

• the first 5 amendments to the Constitution

• the first 10 amendments to the Constitution

Which Founding Father is given credit for writing the Declaration of Independence?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• James Madison

• James Monroe

Which of these in an important document that gives the laws of the United States?

• the Constitution

• the Declaration of Independence

• the citizens

• James Monroe

How many amendments are a part of the Bill of Rights?

• 27

• 15

• 4

• 10

Which amendments gives United States citizens "freedom of speech?"

• Amendment 1

• Amendment 2

• Amendment 5

• Amendment 6

What is pollution?

• Clean air and water

• Trash and harmful chemicals in the environment

• Trees growing in the forest

Which of these is a way to humans can help the environment?

• Throwing trash on the ground

• Recycling and reusing things

• Cutting down trees everywhere

What happens when we cut down too many trees?

• More animals can live in the forest

• It can hurt animals and make the air dirty

• The forest grows faster

What are natural resources?

• Things that can be made in a factory

• Things we get from nature, like water, trees, and air

• Things we can buy at the store

Why is it important to recycle?

• It make the world look pretty

• It helps reduce trash and save resources

• It makes more food for animals