Social Studies 6th grade interactive worksheet - Free Printable

Here are the correct answers for your Social Studies test.

PART I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

1. A. December in 1773
* *Reasoning:* The Boston Tea Party happened on December 16, 1773.

2. B. They closed Boston Harbor
* *Reasoning:* To punish the colonists for dumping the tea, the British passed the Intolerable Acts, which included closing the port of Boston so no ships could enter or leave.

3. A. New York
* *Reasoning:* Geographically, the colony of New York is located between the New England colonies (like Massachusetts) and the Middle/Southern colonies.

4. C. The Battle of Saratoga
* *Reasoning:* This battle is famous because it was the turning point where the Americans won a major victory, convincing France to join the war as an ally.

5. A. France
* *Reasoning:* Benjamin Franklin went to France to ask King Louis XVI for help. France agreed to send money, weapons, and soldiers to help fight the British.

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PART II. SHORT ANSWER

*(Note: There is a small error in Question 1 of your test paper. It asks about "Saratoga," but the harsh winter described usually refers to Valley Forge. I have provided the answer for Valley Forge below, as that fits the context of "winter" and "strength" best.)*

1. Why the winter at [Valley Forge] was so hard for the army?
* Answer: It was hard because the soldiers did not have enough warm clothes, shoes, or blankets. Many were barefoot in the snow, and there was a shortage of food, leading to hunger and sickness.

2. Who was the captain of the army at the Battle of Saratoga?
* Answer: General Horatio Gates (Note: Benedict Arnold also played a very important role in the fighting).

3. What gave the men strength to stay during the winter in the Valley Forge?
* Answer: Their strong belief in the cause of freedom and independence gave them the mental strength. Also, the training they received from Baron von Steuben helped turn them into a disciplined, professional army, which boosted their confidence.