5th Grade Social Studies Review

Civil War

Reconstruction & Turn of the Century

Turn of the Century, WWI, and Post WWI

The Great Depression, the New Deal, & MORE

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100

Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published in 1852. What was the impact of this book on the American public? A. It marked the beginning of the Civil War. B. It reduced the threat of violence against slaves. C. It led Congress to pass the Jim Crow laws. D. It convinced many people that slavery was morally wrong.

D. It convinced many people that slavery was morally wrong.

100

The 14th Amendment was approved by the states and became part of the United States Constitution in 1868. The purpose of this amendment was to define citizenship and to protect the rights gained by A. European immigrants. B. African Americans. C. factory workers. D. naturalized citizens.

B. African Americans. *

100

Which was a major cause of emigration from Europe to the United States after the Civil War? A. Many European countries were planning on stopping emigration in the future. B. There was less farming in Europe because of the growth of factories. C. Free land was promised to new settlers in the Southern states. D. The rapid growth of industry in the United States provided new jobs.

D. The rapid growth of industry in the United States provided new jobs.

100

How did the 1929 stock market crash affect the United States economy in the 1930s? A. Unemployment reached its highest level in United States history. B. Stock prices were higher than investors could afford. C. Congress voted to reject New Deal policies. D. Agriculture replaced manufacturing as the primary industry.

A. Unemployment reached its highest level in United States history.

100

What political problem faced the United States at the end of the Civil War? A. how to convince the Southern states to free their slaves B. how to stop the army from taking over the government C. how to bring the defeated states back into the Union D. how to keep foreign countries out of North America

C. how to bring the defeated states back into the Union

200

What was a major cause of the Civil War? A. People in the North and in the South had different religions. B. People in the North and in the South disagreed over slavery. C. People in the North wanted control of the country when they found out that gold had been discovered in the South. D. People in the South wanted control of the country when they found out that oil had been discovered in the North.

B. People in the North and in the South disagreed over slavery. *

200

The period after the Civil War was known as Reconstruction. To deal with the conditions after the war, the federal government created the Freedmen’s Bureau. What was its purpose? A. to help Union soldiers B. to help Confederate soldiers receive medical care C. to help former slaves D. to help women obtain the right to vote in elections

C. to help former slaves *

200

With the introduction of Henry Ford’s Model T, automobiles became more common in the 1920s. The automobile has caused many changes in America. Which statement is true? A. Automobiles have forced more people to live in rural areas. B. More people have chosen to use other forms of transportation. C. Automobiles have allowed people to live farther from their jobs. D. Most people have decided not to use automobiles.

C. Automobiles have allowed people to live farther from their jobs. *

200

The Great Depression that began in 1929 hit farmers especially hard. Farmers had not been doing well in the 1920s and several years of severe drought turned the land into a “dust bowl.” What was an immediate result of this? A. Many farmers decided to grow crops that did not use as much water. B. The government helped farmers by buying their land and equipment. C. Many farmers and their families lost their farms and moved west. D. The government built large dams in the West for irrigation.

C. Many farmers and their families lost their farms and moved west.*

200

On December 7, 1941, Japanese forces attacked the United States naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. What was the effect of this attack? A. It caused riots and unrest in Japan. B. The surprise attack sank half the British navy. C. It prompted the United States to enter the war. D. The damage crippled the United States economy.

C. It prompted the United States to enter the war. *

300

By 1864, the North was winning the Civil War. To help bring the war to an end, the North sent General William Sherman on his “March to the Sea.” The purpose of this was to A. move Union troops to the coast where they could be moved to other places. B. destroy property and make Southerners realize they could not win the war. C. help people in the South who wanted to end the war by surrendering. D. allow European forces to join Union troops in the coastal areas of the South.

B. destroy property and make Southerners realize they could not win the war. *

300

After the Civil War, many freed slaves became sharecroppers. Which of the following statements describes sharecropping? A. Sharecroppers had to give farm owners part of their crop for using the land. B. Sharecroppers had to own the land they farmed. C. Sharecroppers had little money so they had to buy small plots of land. D. Sharecroppers had to share their crops with other sharecroppers.

A. Sharecroppers had to give farm owners part of their crop for using the land. *

300

Harlem is a part of New York City. During the 1920s, it was the site of what was called the Harlem Renaissance. Which phrase best describes the Harlem Renaissance? A. a revival in African-American arts B. a renewed interest in European art C. a movement from urban areas to the West D. a style of architecture found in New York

A. a revival in African-American arts *

300

President Franklin Roosevelt won the election of 1932. The country was in the Great Depression, and Roosevelt introduced the New Deal. Which was the most important goal of President Franklin Roosevelt’s New Deal programs? A. to strengthen the economy B. to end racial discrimination C. to avoid going to war D. to improve public education

A. to strengthen the economy*

300

World War II ended in August, 1945, when Japan surrendered. What happened as a result of Japan’s surrender? A. Harry S. Truman was defeated in his reelection as president. B. American celebrated the surrender, which was called VJ Day. C. Atomic bombs were outlawed for future use. D. Japanese-Americans started immigrating to Japan again.

B. American celebrated the surrender, which was called VJ Day. *

400

Differences between the North and South finally led to war in 1861. What event started the Civil War? A. the announcement of the Dred Scott decision B. the bombardment and Northern surrender of Fort Sumter C. the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation D. the invasion of the North by Confederate troops

B. the bombardment and Northern surrender of Fort Sumter

400

The Chisholm Trail was important to cowboys. How did this trail impact the cowboys’ lives? A. It was the trail used by Indians as they were being forced to move farther west. B. It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another. C. It was another name for the Underground Railroad, which helped runaway slaves escape from their masters. D. It was a trail connecting the east coast to the west coast, so cattle could move from one side of the country to the other.

B. It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another. *

400

One of the main reasons the United States joined WWI was a. a German U-boat attacked the Lusitania b. Japan bombed Pearl Harbor c. the United States wanted freedom from England d. It was a fight against Communism.

a. a German U-boat attacked the Lusitania

400

SS5H6e During World War II, many women in the United States assisted in the war effort. For most women, this was the first time that they found work in A. schools. B. hospitals. C. factories. D. offices.

C. factories. *

400

Harry Truman became President of the United States after Franklin Roosevelt died. Truman had to make a decision on how to end the war with Japan. He chose to A. wait until Japanese political and military leaders asked to surrender. B. use atomic bombs to force the Japanese to surrender. C. prepare for an invasion that would cost many American lives. D. form a blockade to prevent Japan from getting aid.

B. use atomic bombs to force the Japanese to surrender. *

500

*He was from Virginia. *He did not want the South to leave the Union. *He became a Southern general. *He surrendered to General Ulysses Grant to end the Civil War. This person was A. Stonewall Jackson. B. Robert E. Lee. C. J.E.B. Stuart. D. Jefferson Davis.

B. Robert E. Lee.

500

B. It stretched from Texas to Kansas, allowing cattle to move from one area to another. *

500

Which of the following people have the most in common with Duke Ellington? a. Babe Ruth b. The Wright Brothers c. George Washington Carver d. Louis Armstrong

d. Louis Armstrong

500

In 1945, representatives from 50 countries met to set up the United Nations. What was the original purpose of the United Nations? A. to promote peace and prevent war B. to organize member nations as democracies C. to encourage trade between member nations D. to share military secrets among member nations

A. to promote peace and prevent war *

500

SS5H6d There were a number of important leaders during World War II, such as Josef Stalin. Who was Josef Stalin? A. an Italian dictator during World War II B. a military adviser to Germany during World War II C. a British general during World War II D. a dictator of the Soviet Union during World War II

D. a dictator of the Soviet Union during World War II *