TerraNova Social Studies 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: Which document declared the independence of the United States from Britain in 1776?
- Declaration of Independence (Correct answer)
- U.S. Constitution
- Bill of Rights
- Magna Carta
Correct answer: Declaration of Independence
The Declaration of Independence, adopted on July 4, 1776, formally announced the colonies' separation from Britain.
Question 2: What is the name of the supreme law of the United States?
- The Constitution (Correct answer)
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Bill of Rights
- The Federalist Papers
Correct answer: The Constitution
The U.S. Constitution is the supreme law of the land, establishing the framework of the federal government.
Question 3: Which ocean lies along the east coast of the United States?
- Atlantic Ocean (Correct answer)
- Pacific Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
- Indian Ocean
Correct answer: Atlantic Ocean
The Atlantic Ocean borders the eastern coastline of the United States.
Question 4: What is the capital of the United States?
- Washington, D.C. (Correct answer)
- New York City
- Philadelphia
- Boston
Correct answer: Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. is the federal capital and home to all three branches of the U.S. government.
Question 5: Which war was fought between the Northern and Southern states of the U.S. from 1861 to 1865?
- Civil War (Correct answer)
- Revolutionary War
- War of 1812
- World War I
Correct answer: Civil War
The American Civil War was fought between the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South) over slavery and states' rights.
Question 6: What are the three branches of the U.S. federal government?
- Executive, Legislative, Judicial (Correct answer)
- Presidential, Congressional, Judicial
- Federal, State, Local
- Senate, House, Supreme Court
Correct answer: Executive, Legislative, Judicial
The U.S. government is divided into the Executive (President), Legislative (Congress), and Judicial (courts) branches.
TerraNova Social Studies 1
Which document declared the independence of the United States from Britain in 1776?