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Social Studies Survival Guide: Facts Every Student Should Know
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Social Studies Survival Guide: Facts Every Student Should Know
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1. The ____________________________ is a document written by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 explaining why the 13 colonies should be free from British rule.

2. A ______________________ resource is something such as fuel and minerals that is limited in supply and can not be replaced.

3. __________________________ was the civil rights leader who gave the 'I Have A Dream' speech.

4. _________________ are responsible for maintaining highways, interstates, and bridges.

5. The branch of government that makes sure the laws are carried out is the ______________________.

6. The ___________________ was a war fought by the American colonies to end British rule.

7. _________________ is the wearing away of soil and rock by wind, glaciers, rain and water currents.

8. ___________________ is the careful use of our natural resources.

9. Floods, hurricanes, forest fires, volcanoes, tornadoes and earthquakes are all examples of _____________ ___________________.

10. ______________ is made up of two houses: the Senate and the House of Represetatives.

11. The _________________ of United States citizens include freedom of speech, freedom of religion and the ability to own land.

12. The first general of the Colonial Army, _____________________, led patriot forces during the Revolutionary War.

13. The five great lakes are:

14. _________________ is the practice of building relations between nations, such as encouraging trade, making treaties, and promoting peace.

15. A ___________________ is a persona who uses skills and knowledge to provide a good or a service.

16. _________________ are responsible for maintaining fire and police departments, placing road signs, and collecting trash,

17. The first 10 amendments to the Constitution are called _____________________.

18. The direct trading of goods and services between poeple without the use of money is called ___________________.

19. The third president of the United states , ______________________, was responsible for the Louisiana Purchase.

20. _________________, led by General Andrew Jackson, took place 15 days after the War of 1812 ended because communication was very slow.

21. A person who comes to a new country to live is called an ____________.

22. The _________________________ led by Harriet Tubman, was a group of people who helped slaves excape to freedom.

23. Money people pay the government so that it can perform public services is called a _____.

24. _______________, the founder of New Orleans, is known as the 'Father of Louisiana.'

25. A ______________ is a job people do to help others, rather than to make things.