The document is a social studies benchmark review test that asks multiple choice questions about important figures and events in United States history such as: Stephen F. Austin who brought settlers to Texas; George Washington Carver, an African American scientist; Sam Houston, the leader of Texas' fight for independence; Abraham Lincoln, the 16th president during the Civil War; and George Washington, the first president. It also asks about US holidays like Independence Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Presidents Day, and Veterans Day. Additional questions cover natural resources, services provided at schools, important laws, forms of transportation, and communication.

1. Final Social Studies Benchmark Review

2. Who… Brought Americans to live in Texas and is known as the “Father of Texas”. Benjamin Franklin Stephen F. Austin Abraham Lincoln

3. Stephen F. Austin

4. Who was… An African American scientist who helped farmers grow better crops and found many ways to use peanuts. Alexander Graham Bell George Washington Carver Stephen F. Austin

5. George Washington Carver

6. Who was… A great leader who helped write the rules our country follows today. Benjamin Franklin Sam Houston George Washington

7. Benjamin Franklin

8. Who was… An American who led Texas in its fight for independence and won the Battle at San Jacinto. Alexander Graham Bell Sam Houston Abraham Lincoln

9. Sam Houston

10. Who is… The 16 th President of the U.S. and was in office during the Civil War. Abraham Lincoln George Washington Sam Houston

11. Abraham Lincoln

12. Who was… The 1 st President of the U.S. and is known as the “Father of Our Country” Abraham Lincoln George Washington Sam Houston

13. George Washington

14. What holiday… Is celebrated on July 4 th which celebrates America’s freedom from England in 1776. Memorial Day Independence Day Veterans Day

15. Independence Day

16. What holiday is… In January that honors a man who worked to make sure all Americans are treated fairly Independence Day Martin Luther King Jr. Day President’s Day

17. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

18. What Holiday is… In May which honors service men and women who have died in wars. Memorial Day President’s Day Veterans Day

19. Memorial Day

20. What holiday is… In February that honors all presidents and recognizes George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Memorial Day Presidents Day Veterans Day

21. Presidents Day

22. What holiday is… In November that remembers the men and women who serve in the armed forces. Memorial Day Presidents Day Veterans Day

23. Veterans Day

24. What are our natural resources? Air Trees Water

25. What services are provided at a school? Bus Driver Cafeteria Worker Teacher

26. What are these important laws? Wear your seat belt Stop at stop sign Do not speed

27. Which form of transportation is the fastest on land today? Bicycle Car Covered Wagon Walking

28. Which form of communication is faster? Letter Telephone