SS DCA 3

In the Preamble to the US Constitution says: “We the people, in order to form a more perfect union. Establish justice, ensure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity. Do ordain and establish this constitution for the United States of America.” Can you think of a synonym for liberty?

• Freedom

• Autonomy

• Control

• Regulation

Which amendment was signed by President Lincoln to free the slaves?

• 10th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

What was added to the Constitution to protect the rights of citizens?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Articles of Confederation

Eli Whitney invented the concept of interchangeable parts which changed how products were made forever. The Latin root “inter-“ means among or between. What does interchangeable parts mean based on this information?

• Parts that are able to be changed with each other.

• Parts that are made of different materials.

• Parts that are designed for a specific product only.

• Parts that cannot be replaced easily.

It was the mission and privilege of the United States to expand through the continent, which led many people to start moving west. What was this idea called?

• Manifest Destiny

• American Exceptionalism

• Westward Expansion

• Colonial Ambition

How did the telegraph improve people's lives?

• by allowing people to communicate instantly over long distances.

• by providing a new form of entertainment.

• by reducing the cost of sending letters.

• by making it easier to travel long distances.

How did the steel plow improve people's lives?

• It increased the amount of manual labor needed.

• It allowed farmers to produce smaller crops.

• It reduced the amount of manual labor needed and increased food production.

• It made it harder to cut through tough terrain.

Allowing students to pray in school, being able to criticize our government, and the freedom of press (printing information about people) are all protected under which amendment?

• First Amendment

• Second Amendment

• Fourth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

The statement "provide for the common defense" in the Preamble of the Constitution is stated for what purpose?

• to promote economic prosperity

• to defend the US against all enemies

• to ensure domestic tranquility

• to establish justice

How did the steam engine improve people's lives?

• It allowed people to travel faster, expanded trade, and created more jobs.

• It made transportation more expensive and less efficient.

• It reduced the need for skilled labor in factories.

• It increased the reliance on animal power for transportation.