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5th Grade Social Studies Final Exam

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Why did the British government pass the Stamp Act, which angered the American colonists?

Select one option

To help colonists build new homes

To make sure goods were taxed by the British government

To give colonists more freedom

To pay for schools in the colonies

Who was the main commander of the Continental Army during the American Revolution?

Select one option

Thomas Jefferson

Benjamin Franklin

George Washington

John Adams

What was a major outcome of the American Revolution?

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The colonies became part of Canada.

The colonies gained independence from Great Britain.

The French took control of the colonies.

The King of England moved to America.

What was the main purpose of the U.S. Constitution?

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To declare war on other countries.

To create a strong, fair government for the new nation.

To write a history book about America.

To make rules for only one state.

What document did the U.S. Constitution replace because it was too weak?

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Declaration of Independence

Mayflower Compact

Articles of Confederation

Common Sense

What is the Bill of Rights?

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It is a list of all the presidents.

It is the first 10 amendments to the Constitution, listing rights.

It describes how to print money.

It explains how to build new roads.

What was 'Manifest Destiny' during Westward Expansion?

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A famous wagon trail.

The idea that the U.S. was meant to expand across the continent.

A type of gold discovered in California.

A treaty signed with Native Americans.

Which event greatly expanded the size of the United States in 1803?

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Boston Tea Party

Gold Rush

Louisiana Purchase

Battle of Gettysburg

What was a major impact of Westward Expansion on Native American tribes?

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Many Native Americans were given new land and homes.

Native Americans started new businesses with settlers.

Many Native Americans were forced to leave their ancestral lands.

Native American cultures became more widespread.

10.

What was the Oregon Trail?

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A railway built through the mountains.

A trade route for furs with Canada.

A popular route for pioneers traveling west to Oregon Country.

A river used for shipping goods to the East.

11.

What is the main job of the Legislative Branch of government (Congress)?

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Enforcing laws

Interpreting laws

Making laws

Appointing judges

12.

Who is the head of the Executive Branch of government?

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The Chief Justice

The Speaker of the House

The President

A Senator

13.

What is the main job of the Judicial Branch of government (the courts)?

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Collecting taxes

Printing money

Interpreting laws and ensuring they are fair

Writing new amendments

14.

What is the purpose of 'Checks and Balances' in the U.S. government?

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To make sure all states have equal power.

To allow the President to make all decisions.

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful.

To count how many laws are made each year.

15.

The idea of 'Separation of Powers' means:

Select one option

Dividing government power among different branches.

Separating the country into different states.

Only allowing certain people to vote.

Making sure the military is separate from the government.

Journey on the Oregon Trail

Excerpt from a Pioneer's Journal (Simplified)

August 15, 1845

"Another day on the Oregon Trail. The sun beats down, and the dust is thick. We left our home back east seeking new land, fertile ground, and a fresh start. But this journey is harder than we imagined. We buried young Sarah this morning, taken by the cholera. Many wagons have broken axles, and the rivers are wide and swift. We travel slowly, pushing on about 15 miles a day if we are lucky. Food is running low, and water can be scarce. Yet, we look to the setting sun, believing in a better life ahead in Oregon. We must keep moving; there is no turning back now."

Illustrative Map Section:

Missouri (Start)

Oregon (End)

Oregon Trail Route

Mountains

River

16.

What is the main idea of this document?

17.

According to the passage, what were some of the challenges faced by the pioneers on the Oregon Trail?

18.

Based on the document, why do you think people were willing to travel such a long and dangerous journey to the West?

19.

Explain how the U.S. Constitution addressed problems faced by the new nation after the American Revolution, and how it set up a system of government with different branches.