CRCT REVIEW

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CRCT REVIEW
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What event has been called the shot heard round
the world?

• A.   the British shooting Paul Revere while he
  was on his midnight ride
• B.   the fighting that took place at the Boston
  Massacre
• C.   the shooting of General Cornwallis by George
  Washington at Yorktown
• D.   the fighting that took place at Lexington
  and Concord

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What event has been called the shot heard round
the world?

• D.   the fighting that took place at Lexington
  and Concord

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The members of Congress are considering passing a
law lowering the speed limit on highways. You do
not think this is a good law. As a citizen, what
would be the most effective action you could take?

• A.   Write to your mayor and tell him/her your
  views.
• B.   Contact the head of the highway department
  and tell him/her your views.
• C.   Write to your city council and tell them
  your views
• D.   Contact your members of Congress and tell
  them your views.

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The members of Congress are considering passing a
law lowering the speed limit on highways. You do
not think this is a good law. As a citizen, what
would be the most effective action you could take?

• D.   Contact your members of Congress and tell
  them your views.

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During the War of 1812, most of the fighting in
and around Georgia was between American forces and

• A.   British soldiers.
• B.   Spanish troops.
• C.   Native Americans.
• D.   Canadians.

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During the War of 1812, most of the fighting in
and around Georgia was between American forces
andC. Native Americans
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The early 1800s were a time of great change in
the United States. Which of the following was the
first to increase trade and travel?

• A.   the automobile
• B.   the airplane
• C.   the railroad
• D.   the steamboat

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The early 1800s were a time of great change in
the United States. Which of the following was the
first to increase trade and travel?

• D.   the steamboat

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Which of the following is a major physical
feature of the southwest region of the United
States?

• A.   Desert
• B.   Mountains
• C.   coastal plains
• D.   interior plains

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Which of the following is a major physical
feature of the southwest region of the United
States?

• B.   Mountains

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The Massachusetts Bay Colony was started by the
Pilgrims and the Puritans. They started
settlements because they wanted to worship as
they pleased. Which of the following BEST
describes their ideas of worship?

• A.   Only people who believed as they do would be
  welcome.
• Any person of any religious belief would be
  welcome. 
• Only white people who believed would be welcome. 
• Any person who had Christian beliefs would be
  welcome.

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The Massachusetts Bay Colony was started by the
Pilgrims and the Puritans. They started
settlements because they wanted to worship as
they pleased. Which of the following BEST
describes their ideas of worship?

• A.   Only people who believed as they do would be
  welcome.

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In 1765, the Parliament of Great Britain passed
the Stamp Act. The purpose of this act was to

• A.   jail colonists who were unwilling to support
  the king.
• B.   raise money by placing a tax on tea, sugar,
  molasses, and rum.
• C.   remove French colonists in the Northern
  colonies.
• D.   raise money by placing a tax on newspapers
  and other documents.

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In 1765, the Parliament of Great Britain passed
the Stamp Act. The purpose of this act was to

• B.   raise money by placing a tax on tea, sugar,
  molasses, and rum.

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What do the colors on an elevation map show?

• A.   information about the past
• B.   the height of land above sea level
• C.   the boundaries between states and countries
• D.   the amount of rainfall

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What do the colors on an elevation map show?

• B.   the height of land above sea level

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A person driving a car needs to be very
responsible. Which of the following BEST
describes the drivers responsibilities

• A.   The driver needs to know how to drive and
  the rules of driving.
• B.   The driver needs to know the rules of
  driving.
• C.   The driver needs to know how the car works.
• D.   The driver needs to know how to drive.

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A person driving a car needs to be very
responsible. Which of the following BEST
describes the drivers responsibilities

• A.   The driver needs to know how to drive and
  the rules of driving.

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The English colonies in North America stretched
from New England to Georgia. After the French and
Indian War, English settlers wanted to move to
the new areas to

• A.   find the rich deposits of gold and silver.
• B.   settle the new lands of Kentucky and
  Tennessee.
• C.   escape the control of the French government.
• D.   look for the Northwest Passage to Asia.

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The English colonies in North America stretched
from New England to Georgia. After the French and
Indian War, English settlers wanted to move to
the new areas to

• B.   settle the new lands of Kentucky and
  Tennessee.

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Citizens are expected to be involved in their
community. Which of the following would be the
BEST example of serving your community?

• A.   picking up litter in the park
• B.   riding a bike
• C.   taking your dog for a walk
• D.   going to a movie

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Citizens are expected to be involved in their
community. Which of the following would be the
BEST example of serving your community

• A.   picking up litter in the park

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In the 1700s, one of the major exports of the
Southern Colonies was

• A.   wheat.
• B.   gold.
• C.   furs.
• D.   tobacco.

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In the 1700s, one of the major exports of the
Southern Colonies was

• D.   tobacco.

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There were many reasons why Europeans were
exploring North America in the 1500s. One reason
was to find the Northwest Passage. What was the
Northwest Passage

• An all-water route to China
• An area rich in animals for trapping
• The way to the lost cities of gold
• The lands of the ancient Incas

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There were many reasons why Europeans were
exploring North America in the 1500s. One reason
was to find the Northwest Passage. What was the
Northwest Passage

• A.   an all-water route to China

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Which of the following regions does the
Mississippi River pass through?

• A.   Midwest
• B.   Northeast
• C.   Southwest
• D.   Northwest

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Which of the following regions does the
Mississippi River pass through

• A.   Midwest

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Which physical region of the United States has an
arid (dry) climate

• A.   West
• B.   Southeast
• C.   Northeast
• D.   Southwest

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Which physical region of the United States has an
arid (dry) climate

• D.   Southwest

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In the 1970s, gas prices in the United States
went up. The federal government decided to pass a
law to lower the amount of gas used. People were
required to

• A.   drive only small cars.
• B.   walk or ride a bus to school and work
• C.   drive slower with lower speed limits.
• D.   purchase and use electric cars.

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In the 1970s, gas prices in the United States
went up. The federal government decided to pass a
law to lower the amount of gas used. People were
required to

• C.   drive slower with lower speed limits.

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Federalism is the division of powers between the
different levels of governmentnational, state,
and local. Which part of government at the local
level is usually the head of the executive branch?

• A.   the town court
• B.   the legislature
• C.   the town council
• D.   the mayor

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Federalism is the division of powers between the
different levels of governmentnational, state,
and local. Which part of government at the local
level is usually the head of the executive branch?

• D.   the mayor

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The number of people killed in car accidents has
increased. Because of this, many state
governments have passed laws to lower the number
of deaths. One law is that people should

• A.   drive only large cars that are safer.
• B.   wear seat belts when riding in a car.
• C.   drive only cars that get good gas mileage.
• D.   wear glasses when riding in a car.

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The number of people killed in car accidents has
increased. Because of this, many state
governments have passed laws to lower the number
of deaths. One law is that people should

• B.   wear seat belts when riding in a car.

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In which battle did Georgias patriot soldiers
defeat a large British army in 1779?

• A.   Saratoga
• B.   Yorktown
• C.   Bunker Hill
• D.   Kettle Creek

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In which battle did Georgias patriot soldiers
defeat a large British army in 1779?

• D.   Kettle Creek

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Beginning in the late 1400s, European explorers
began arriving in the New World. They would
come into contact with Native Americans. Which of
the following BEST describes the Native Americans
they met?

• A.   The tribes were very similar in the ways in
  which they lived.
• B.   All of the tribes were warlike.
• C.   The tribes were very different in the ways
  in which they lived.
• D.   All of the tribes were peaceful.

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Beginning in the late 1400s, European explorers
began arriving in the New World. They would
come into contact with Native Americans. Which of
the following BEST describes the Native Americans
they met?

• C.   The tribes were very different in the ways
  in which they lived.

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During the Revolutionary War, there were people
who were called Patriots and people who were
called Loyalists

• A.   supported the Americans, who wanted freedom.
• B.   did not support either side.
• C.   supported the British, who wanted to keep
  the colonies.
• D.   supported whichever side would pay them the
  most money.

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During the Revolutionary War, there were people
who were called Patriots and people who were
called Loyalists

• C.   supported the British, who wanted to keep
  the colonies.

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The following events were important in forming
the United States government. 1. The Articles of
Confederation was written. 2. The Bill of Rights
was written. 3. The Constitution was written.
4. The Declaration of Independence was written.
What is the correct order of these events?

• A.   4, 1, 3, 2
• B.   1, 3, 4, 2
• C.   2, 4, 3, 1
• D.   3, 2, 1, 4

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The following events were important in forming
the United States government. 1. The Articles of
Confederation was written. 2. The Bill of Rights
was written. 3. The Constitution was written.
4. The Declaration of Independence was written.
What is the correct order of these events?

• A.   4, 1, 3, 2

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 Which of the following best describes the
climate of the Northwest region of the United
States?

• A.   hot days/cool nights
• B.   rainy/moderate temperature
• C.   humid/mild winters/hot summers
• D.   humid/cold winters/hot summers

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Which of the following best describes the climate
of the Northwest region of the United States

• B.   rainy/moderate temperature

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What type of map shows landforms?

• A.   Road
• B.   Political
• C.   Physical
• D.   historical

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What type of map shows landforms?

• C.   Physical

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Which physical region of the United States has an
arid (dry) climate?

• A.   West
• B.   Southeast
• C.   Northeast
• D.   Southwest

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Which physical region of the United States has an
arid (dry) climate?

• D.   Southwest