Founding Fathers
____________ was adopted on September 17th, 1787 and established the rules by which our country is governed.
The Constitution
Where and when was Daniel Boone born?
Pennsylvania, 1734
What is a need that most American communities meet?
They provide security and laws. They offer religious freedom. They offer job opportunities.
This explorer was thought to have discovered America in 1492. A. Christopher Columbus B. Benjamin Banneker C. Henry Ford D. Juan de Onate
A. Christopher Columbus
Who was NOT one of the five men credited with crafting the Declaration of Independence? A. George Washington B. Benjamin Franklin C. John Adams D. Thomas Jefferson
A. George Washington
What is another name for the “Wilderness Road” that Daniel Boone and his men successfully widened?
C. Cumberland Gap Trail
Which of the following statements is true? A. Community changes can occur quickly. B. Community changes can occur over long periods of time. C. All communities change over time. D. All of the above are true.
D. All of the above are true.
This man changed the national community in the early 1900's when his company started selling cars that people could afford.
Henry Ford
____________ was approved on July 4th, 1776 and proclaimed the colonies’ independence from Great Britain. A. The Bill of Rights B. The Constitution C. The Declaration of Independence D. The Articles of Confederation
C. The Declaration of Independence
Which of the following statements about the Cumberland Gap Trail is NOT true? A. This trail became the main road for westward expansion. B. It is a trail that runs from Tennessee to Kentucky. C. It is a trail that runs through the Appalachian Mountains. D. This trail also known as “Wilderness Road.”
B. It is a trail that runs from Tennessee to Kentucky.
A ____________ is a group of citizens that live in the same area, interact with each other, and share common bonds. A. government B. commune C. community D. convention
C. A community
This brilliant minded individual helped shape the layout of Washington D.C, our nation’s capital. A. Pierre L’Enfant B. Benjamin Banneker C. Henry Ford D. A and B
D. A and B
George Washington, James Madison, John Jay, Alexander Hamilton, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson were _______________. A. U.S. Patriots B. Founding Fathers C. political leaders D. all of the above
D. all of the above
Which of the following statements about Daniel Boone is NOT true? A. Boone served in the French and Indian War. B. Boone and his men widened the Cumberland Gap Trail. C. Boone served in the State Legislature of Virginia. D. Boone settled Boonesborough after he moved to Missouri.
D. Boone settled Boonesborough after he moved to Missouri.
Which of the following statements about urban communities is true? A. Most urban communities have more citizens than rural communities. B. Most urban communities have less crime than rural communities. C. Most urban communities offer more services than rural communities. D. A and C are true.
D. A and C are true
Which of the following statements is true? A. All communities provide the same services. B. All communities have things about them that are unique or different from other communities. C. All communities are the same size. D. A and B are true.
B. All communities have things about them that are unique or different from other communities.
____________ communities are located outside of larger cities and towns. A. Municipal B. Urban C. Rural D. Metropolitan
C. Rural
Which of the following statements is NOT true? A. Dramatic events can cause changes to a community. B. Community changes are always easy to recognize. C. Individuals can cause changes to communities. D. B and C are NOT true.
B. Community changes are always easy to recognize.
Which of the following statements is true? A. Communities provide both necessities and opportunities for enjoyment. B. Communities provide opportunities for enjoyment, but not necessities. C. Communities provide necessities, but not opportunities for enjoyment. D. Communities provide neither necessities nor opportunities for enjoyment
A. Communities provide both necessities and opportunities for enjoyment.
This explorer founded the first European settlement in New Mexico. A. Juan de Onate B. Christopher Columbus C. Benjamin Banneker D. Henry Ford
A. Juan de Onate