6th grade Social Studies practice sheet
Alabama Course of Study · from Gradelings · Name: ______________________
Question 1
Which animal first came from the Americas?
- Turkeys
- Chickens
- Cattle
- Pigs
Turkeys
Hint: Turkeys were raised in Mexico.
Question 2
Roger Williams founded Rhode Island after being forced out of Massachusetts. What did he believe?
- Everyone must belong to one church
- People should be free to choose their religion
- Colonies should have kings
- No one should vote
People should be free to choose their religion
Hint: He wanted church and government kept apart.
Question 3
Colonists who could not make something themselves often…
- Took it from England by force
- Went without forever
- Asked the king to send it free
- Traded for it or bought it from a merchant
Traded for it or bought it from a merchant
Hint: Merchants sold goods from far away.
Question 4
The First Continental Congress met in 1774 to…
- Elect a king
- Write the Constitution
- Decide how the colonies should respond to Britain
- Sell tea
Decide how the colonies should respond to Britain
Hint: Delegates came from 12 colonies.
Question 5
About how many Black soldiers served on the Patriot side?
- None
- About 5000
- About 5 million
- Exactly 13
About 5000
Hint: Some fought hoping for freedom.
Question 6
What is federalism?
- Only the national government has power
- The king has all the power
- Power is shared between the national and state governments
- Only states have power
Power is shared between the national and state governments
Hint: Two levels share power.
Question 7
The Constitution replaced which earlier plan of government?
- The Declaration of Independence
- The Articles of Confederation
- The Mayflower Compact
- The Magna Carta
The Articles of Confederation
Hint: It had a weak national government.
Question 8
Police want to search a home. What does the Fourth Amendment usually require?
- The owner's birthday
- A warrant based on probable cause
- Nothing
- A tax payment
A warrant based on probable cause
Hint: A judge approves it.
Question 9
When writing to an elected official, which is most effective?
- An angry message with no facts
- An anonymous threat
- A long letter on an unrelated topic
- A short, respectful letter with facts and a clear request
A short, respectful letter with facts and a clear request
Hint: Clear and courteous.
Question 10
The largest Mississippian city, near present-day St. Louis, was…
- Cahokia
- Moundville
- Tenochtitlan
- Cusco
Cahokia
Hint: It may have had more than 10,000 people.
Answer key
- 1. Turkeys (The Columbian Exchange)
- 2. People should be free to choose their religion (The Thirteen Colonies)
- 3. Traded for it or bought it from a merchant (Colonial Trade & Work)
- 4. Decide how the colonies should respond to Britain (Road to Revolution)
- 5. About 5000 (The American Revolution)
- 6. Power is shared between the national and state governments (Building a Government)
- 7. The Articles of Confederation (Founding Ideals)
- 8. A warrant based on probable cause (Rights & Amendments)
- 9. A short, respectful letter with facts and a clear request (Taking Part)
- 10. Cahokia (North America Before Contact)
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