Transcript Question of the Day Set 5

Question of the Day Set 5
Louisiana Social Studies
3rd Grade iLEAP Assessment Guide
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1901, Louis
Armstrong was a fantastic trumpet player. He
defined what jazz was to the world.
When was Louis Armstrong born?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Early 1900’s
Late 1900’s
Early 1800’s
Late 1800’s
What did he do for jazz?
A. He made jazz loud.
B. He danced to jazz.
C. He influenced jazz.
D. He did nothing for jazz.
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Grade 3 Social Studies
On April 30, 1803, the United States purchased the Louisiana
Territory for $15 million. This large purchase extended from
the Mississippi River to the Rocky Mountains. On December 20,
1803, the Louisiana Territory was officially handed over to the
United States.
The large purchase
A.
B.
C.
D.
included New York City in the United States
doubled the size of the United States
reduced the size of the United States
tripled the size of the United States
How much did the United States spend on the Louisiana Territory?
A. $15
B. $ 15 thousand
C. $15 million
D. $15 billion
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Grade 3 Social Studies
Bernard Xavier, a plantation owner, raised enough
money to fund the first official Mardi Gras celebration
in the spring of1833. It was not until 1875 that Mardi
Gras was declared an official Louisiana holiday.
Mardi Gras is celebrated near which holiday?
A. Thanksgiving
B. The Cattle Festival
C. Christmas
D. Easter
Who raised the money to fund this celebration?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Andrew Jackson
Bernard Xavier
George Washington
Lewis Armstong
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Grade 3 Social Studies
Andrew Jackson led the United States to a victory in Battle of
New Orleans. The Americans defeated the British Army. The
British Army wanted control over the City of New Orleans and
the Mississippi River. Later General Jackson became the 7th
President of the United States.
Which fact about Andrew Jackson is not true?
A.
B.
C.
D.
He defeated the British in New Orleans
He was an American General
He became the 7th President
He was born in 1812
What battle did Andrew Jackson win?
A. War of 1812
B. The Civil War
C. The Battle of New Orleans
D. The Alamo
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Grade 3 Social Studies
Which one of the pictures below is a symbol
of Louisiana?
A
B
C
D
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Grade 3 Social Studies