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Dive into a comprehensive social studies review that covers significant historical events, figures, and concepts pivotal to understanding early peoples, explorers, and colonial America. Explore topics such as the Bering land bridge theory, the Renaissance, the Northwest Passage, the establishment of colonies, the American Revolution, and the frameworks of government. This resource is ideal for students preparing for exams and anyone interested in American history. Get ready to test your knowledge and enhance your understanding of key historical milestones!
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Mega Jeopardy Cumulative Social Studies Review
Early People & Explorers for 100 The _________ land bridge theory states that a bridge of land formed between Asia and North America called ____________. Bering Beringia
Early People & Explorers for 200 The ________________ (means re-birth) was a new time of learning, science, and art that began in Italy, and then spread across Europe. Renaissance
Early People & Explorers for 300 The name for the route that could be taken from Europe to Asia that passed through or went around North America is… The Northwest Passage
Early People & Explorers for 400 America was named after its founder from Italy named… Amerigo Vespucci
Early People & Explorers for 500 _____________ is the term used to describe groups that travel and move often. The most common form of housing for these tribes that move is a _______________. Nomadic Tepee
Colonies for 100 The Lost Colony, or __________ was set up by Sir ___________________. Roanoke Walter Raleigh
Colonies for 200 A __________ colony is owned by the crown, (or King) and a _______________ colony is owned by one person. Royal Proprietary
Colonies for 300 John Winthrop led the ____________ to Massachusetts Bay where they founded a colony from which ___________ and ______________ were eventually expelled for their beliefs. Puritans Anne Hutchinson Roger Williams
Colonies for 400 __________________ was the proprietor of the colony he called Pennsylvania or ‘Penn’s Woods’. He was a ___________ and wanted to create a colony that lived peacefully and treated others equally. William Penn Quaker
Colonies for 500 The colony of Georgia was originally created for __________ by James _____________. Georgia also made ____________ illegal. Debtors Ogelthorpe Slavery
Government for 100 In Congress, the _________________ is based on population, whereas the _____________________ has equal representation. House of Representatives Senate
Government for 200 People began to question whether the government could protect them during ____________________ when a group of angry farmers tried to take over an arsenal in the state of______________ . Shays Rebellion Massachusetts
Government for 300 People that supported ratification of the Constitution are called ____________ and those who opposed are called ________________________. Federalists Anti-Federalists
Government for 400 In order to get approval from the ____________ the founders promised a _____________________ to protect the people. States Bill of Rights
Government for 500 The _________ Plan called for 2 houses, where representation was based on population. The __________ Plan called for 1 house where representation was equal. The solution is known as the ______ __________ or the___________ ____________ Virginia New Jersey Great Compromise Connecticut Compromise
Moving West for 100 _____________ purchased land from the country of _____________ for $15,000,000 that is known as the ________________ purchase. Thomas Jefferson France Louisiana
Moving West for 200 _____________ and ______________ were part of the Corps of Discovery that explored the new land gained by the United States. They enlisted the help of _____________ along their way and went as far west as the ___________ Ocean. Lewis Clark Sacagawea Pacific
Moving West for 300 The French and Indian War was against the ___________ and the ____________ where the Indians fought with the _______________ over dual land claims in the __________ River __________ FrenchBritish French Ohio Valley
Moving West for 400 The battle of ____________ was considered the turning point of the American Revolution because now the Americans were defeating the _____________. Saratoga British
Moving West for 500 The last major battle of the war before the Treaty of ___________ was signed was the Battle at _____________ where General ____________ was surrounded and he surrendered. Paris Yorktown Cornwallis
A+ for 100 How many senators are sent from each state to serve in the senate? 2
A+ for 200 King George III said that all lands _______ of the Appalachian Mountains are for Native Americans. This was an invisible boundary or line known as the _____________ of 1763. West Proclamation
A+ for 300 The First Continental Congress was to…. And the Second Continental Congress was to…. Write a petition stating American rights, and to get themselves armed and form a militia. Prepare for War!
A+ for 400 The Gold Rush occurred in _______ and immediately boosted the population of _________________. Most of these people were called the _____________. 1849 California Forty Niners
A+ for 500 _____________________ were set up to spread information more quickly during the Revolution. _____________ organized the first meeting in Boston. Committees of Correspondence Sam Adams
Final Jeopardy The Father of the Constitution is ________________ but the writer of the Declaration of Independence is __________________ James Madison Thomas Jefferson
