Question 1 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
The Declaration of Independence was primarily written by:
A Benjamin Franklin
B John Adams
C George Washington
D Thomas Jefferson
Explanation
📌 Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
Adopted July 4, 1776 by the Continental Congress.
Question 2 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Medium Word
The Missouri Compromise (1820):
A started the Civil War
B balanced slave and free states and set a geographic boundary
C gave women the right to vote
D ended slavery completely
Explanation
📌 Admitted Missouri as slave state, Maine as free. Drew line at 36°30' — slavery banned north of it. Henry Clay.
Question 3 of 10
TEKS 15A-16E Easy Word
Capitalism is based on:
A government ownership
B equal distribution of wealth
C no competition
D private ownership and free markets
Explanation
📌 Private ownership, free markets, profit motive, competition. Supply and demand determine prices.
Question 4 of 10
TEKS 17A-19E Easy Word
The Vice President presides over:
A the House
B the Supreme Court
C the Senate
D the Cabinet
Explanation
📌 The Senate. Casts tie-breaking votes. Also first in line of presidential succession.
Question 5 of 10
TEKS 17A-19E Hard Word
The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention resolved:
A presidential term limits
B the slavery issue
C the Bill of Rights
D representation in Congress (bicameral legislature)
Explanation
📌 Dispute between large/small states. Created bicameral legislature: Senate (equal) + House (proportional). Roger Sherman.
Question 6 of 10
TEKS 17A-19E Easy Word
The power to declare war belongs to:
A the military
B Congress
C the Supreme Court
D the President
Explanation
📌 Congress (Article I). Not the President. President is Commander-in-Chief but can't declare war.
Question 7 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Medium Word
The Gettysburg Address was given by:
A Abraham Lincoln
B George Washington
C Thomas Jefferson
D Andrew Johnson
Explanation
📌 Abraham Lincoln (November 1863). Honored fallen soldiers. Redefined the Civil War as a fight for equality and democracy.
Question 8 of 10
TEKS 20A-22E Easy Word
Civic responsibility includes:
A avoiding government
B voting, paying taxes, and serving on juries
C only voting
D only paying taxes
Explanation
📌 Voting, paying taxes, jury duty, following laws, community service, staying informed.
Question 9 of 10
TEKS 1A-6B Easy Word
The Battle of Yorktown (1781):
A started the Revolution
B occurred in Boston
C was the last major battle; British surrendered
D was won by Britain
Explanation
📌 Last major battle of American Revolution. British General Cornwallis surrendered. With French help.
Question 10 of 10
TEKS 12A-14C Easy Word
Immigration in the late 1800s mainly came from:
A South America
B Africa
C Australia
D Southern and Eastern Europe
Explanation
📌 Southern and Eastern Europe (Italy, Poland, Russia). Also China. Passed through Ellis Island (East) and Angel Island (West).