Timeline and Primary Source Evidence

Grade 5 Social Studies Worksheet

Circle the event that happened first.

1. 1.

   Which happened first: the Battle of Yorktown or the War of 1812 begins?

   • The Battle of Yorktown
   • The War of 1812 begins
2. 2.

   Which happened first: Harvard is founded or the Emancipation Proclamation?

   • Harvard is founded
   • The Emancipation Proclamation
3. 3.

   Which happened first: the Civil War ends or Harvard is founded?

   • The Civil War ends
   • Harvard is founded
4. 4.

   Which happened first: the California Gold Rush begins or the Erie Canal opens?

   • The California Gold Rush begins
   • The Erie Canal opens
5. 5.

   Which happened first: Harvard is founded or the Louisiana Purchase?

   • Harvard is founded
   • The Louisiana Purchase
6. 6.

   Which happened first: the Trail of Tears or the light bulb is invented?

   • The Trail of Tears
   • The light bulb is invented
7. 7.

   Which happened first: Georgia is founded or the Wright brothers fly?

   • Georgia is founded
   • The Wright brothers fly
8. 8.

   Which happened first: the Boston Tea Party or the Bill of Rights is added?

   • The Boston Tea Party
   • The Bill of Rights is added
9. 9.

   Which happened first: the War of 1812 begins or the Declaration of Independence is signed?

   • The War of 1812 begins
   • The Declaration of Independence is signed
10. 10.

    Which happened first: the Statue of Liberty is dedicated or the Wright brothers fly?

    • The Statue of Liberty is dedicated
    • The Wright brothers fly