TerraNova Social Studies 1

Question 1

Which document declared the independence of the United States from Britain in 1776?

Accepted Answer

Declaration of Independence

Answer

U.S. Constitution

Answer

Bill of Rights

Answer

Magna Carta

Question 2

What is the name of the supreme law of the United States?

Accepted Answer

The Constitution

Answer

The Declaration of Independence

Answer

The Bill of Rights

Answer

The Federalist Papers

Question 3

Which ocean lies along the east coast of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Atlantic Ocean

Answer

Pacific Ocean

Answer

Arctic Ocean

Answer

Indian Ocean

Question 4

What is the capital of the United States?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C.

Answer

New York City

Answer

Philadelphia

Answer

Boston

Question 5

Which war was fought between the Northern and Southern states of the U.S. from 1861 to 1865?

Accepted Answer

Civil War

Answer

Revolutionary War

Answer

War of 1812

Answer

World War I

Question 6

What are the three branches of the U.S. federal government?

Accepted Answer

Executive, Legislative, Judicial

Answer

Presidential, Congressional, Judicial

Answer

Federal, State, Local

Answer

Senate, House, Supreme Court