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U. S. History Grade 8 2005
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U. S. History Grade 8 2005
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Louisiana Purchase
War of 1812
Ratification of the Constitution
American Revolution
In what order did these events occur?
A
B
C
D
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2, 1, 4, 3
3, 4, 2, 1
1, 2, 4, 3
4, 3, 1, 2
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U.S. Presidential Elections, 1824 — 1832
The cartoonist most likely thought that President
Polk
Which statement is supported by the information
in the table?
A A majority of the U.S. population cast a ballot
in the 1820s.
A
B
C
D
needed to act carefully.
had been caught napping.
had a gambling problem.
was worried about his reputation.
B A majority of the U.S. population was not
qualified to vote in the election of 1824.
C A majority of registered voters did not cast a
ballot in the 1830s.
D A majority of registered voters participated in
the election of 1832.
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6 In the 1844 election, the slogan “Fifty-four forty or
Fight” promoted
A
B
C
D
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Indian removal.
western expansion.
slavery in the Florida Territory.
abolition in the western territories.
During the 1840s, the belief expressed in this
poster led the United States to
A
B
C
D
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fight a war with Mexico.
sign a treaty with France.
export textiles to Canada.
boycott tea from Britain.
Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be
purchased at the price of chains and slavery? . . .
I know not what course others may take; but as
for me, give me liberty or give me death!
This quotation is associated with which historical
event?
A
B
C
D
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King Philip’s War
Nat Turner’s Rebellion
the War of 1812
the American Revolution
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What was the purpose of the dashed line drawn on
this map?
Which war was partly caused by the establishment
of the dashed line shown on this map?
A It identifies the western boundary of the United
A
B
C
D
States.
B It marks the eastern border of the Louisiana
Purchase.
C It shows the western boundary of British
the French and Indian War
the Revolutionary War
King Phillip’s War
War of 1812
colonial settlement.
D It defines the eastern border of Native American lands.
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9 The colonists disliked the Proclamation of 1763
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12 Which act of Parliament required colonists to
because it prevented them from
house British soldiers?
A trading with the colonies of France.
B settling west of the Appalachian Mountains.
C fishing in the Grand Banks near Newfound-
A
B
C
D
land.
Tea Act
Stamp Act
Quartering Act
Declaratory Act
D raising an American army for defense of the
colonies.
13 Which quotation expresses the belief of Loyalists
during the American Revolution?
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| NO STAMP ACT!|
Which statement supports this colonial opinion?
A “I do not believe we will be successful but it is
A Parliament does not have the right to tax the
B “I will not fight for the colonies or for the King
my duty to fight the British.”
colonies.
in this senseless war.”
B Colonists do not have the right to sell British
C “I will fight as an Englishman and die for the
products.
King if necessary.”
C Britain can regulate the colonial postal system.
D Colonists can choose how to collect taxes.
D “I believe these colonies should fight for
independence from Britain.”
11 Which action was an American response to the
Intolerable Acts of 1774?
A The Sons of Liberty was formed to resist
tyranny.
B The Declaration of Independence was written
in Philadelphia.
C The Albany Plan was issued to unite the
colonies.
D The First Continental Congress was called into
session in Philadelphia.
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He has kept among us, in times of peace,
Standing Armies without the Consent of our
legislatures.
— Declaration of Independence
In this quotation, “He” refers to
A
B
C
D
General George Washington.
President Thomas Jefferson.
General Thomas Gage.
King George III.
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15 The purpose of the Declaration of Independence
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18 Why is the Battle of Saratoga known as the turning
was to
point of the American Revolution?
A warn Britain about the effects of continuing
A It exposed the fact that the British army was
hostility toward the colonies.
B proclaim independence and to explain why
employing Native American scouts.
B It convinced the French government to militar-
separation from Britain was necessary.
C explain colonial rights and to describe how the
ily support American independence.
C It revealed that the British military had
new American government would operate.
D caution Americans about the future cost of
attacked an American church.
D It persuaded the leaders of the Spanish
independence.
16 Which advantage did the Continental Army in the
government to secretly buy American exports.
19 What battle convinced British leaders to begin the
American Revolution possess?
peace talks that ended the American Revolution?
A
B
C
D
A
B
C
D
training
leadership
naval tactics
military funding
17 Which best describes the role of Native Americans
Charleston
Camden
Yorktown
Savannah
20 How did the pamphlet “Common Sense” affect the
in the American Revolution?
American Revolution?
A Most were allied with the British.
B Most were war scouts for the French.
C Many Continental Army soldiers in the west
A It raised the morale of British soldiers.
B It rallied American support for independence.
C It encouraged colonists to join the Loyalist
cause.
were enslaved Native Americans.
D Many British Army units in the south were
D It convinced the British government to recognize American independence.
commanded by Native Americans.
21 The “shot heard ’round the world” describes the
A
B
C
D
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Boston Massacre.
Battle of Lexington.
Intolerable Acts.
Proclamation of 1763.
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22 Why did the United States seek an alliance with
France during the American Revolution?
A France could provide supplies and naval
support.
B France could get additional aid from Spain and
Russia.
C France promised to give up any land conquered
in the war.
D France had a system of government that was
admired by Americans.
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I have never met with a man, either in England
or America, who hath not confessed his opinion,
that a separation . . . would take place one time
or other.
— “Common Sense,” 1776
During the American Revolution, these words
were written by
A
B
C
D
John Adams.
John Hancock.
Thomas Paine.
George Washington.
23 Which was an advantage gained by the United
States because of the British surrender at Saratoga?
A
B
C
D
The British navy was destroyed.
The United States received help from France.
Experienced British officers quit the military.
Captured soldiers aided the United States war
effort.
26 The Articles of Confederation created a national
government that could
A
B
C
D
regulate state trade.
apply a military draft.
conduct foreign affairs.
appoint a chief executive.
24 The surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown
resulted in the
A
B
C
D
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Boston Massacre.
Battle of Saratoga.
Whiskey Rebellion.
Treaty of Paris.
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Articles of Confederation
· A one-house legislature
· A difficult system of passing laws
· No chief executive officer
· No national courts
· No power to regulate trade
· No authority to establish armed forces
· No list of protected rights
Which conclusion about the writers of the Articles
of Confederation is supported by this list?
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30 Ratification of the U.S. Constitution depended on
the promise that
A George Washington would be a candidate for
president.
B the states would receive funding from the
federal government.
C the capital city would be located on the
Potomac River.
D amendments guaranteeing basic freedoms
would be approved.
A They wanted a single leader for the whole
nation.
B They wanted each state to maintain independent powers.
C They demanded written guarantees of individual freedoms.
D They recognized the need for three branches of
government.
28 The Articles of Confederation was written to
A
B
C
D
create a strong and effective U.S. government.
provide a model for state constitutions.
preserve British power in the colonies.
preserve the states as being separate and
sovereign.
31 The Anti-Federalists insisted that the U.S. Constitution must include a
A
B
C
D
peace treaty with Native Americans.
military alliance with France.
strong executive branch.
bill of rights.
32 One major advantage of federalism is that it
A requires politicians to act in the interest of all
registered voters.
B allows leaders to be independent of all political
parties.
C permits a local government to solve local
problems.
29 Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress
had no power to
A
B
C
D
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D empowers the national government to enforce
state laws.
declare war.
impose taxes.
maintain an army.
regulate foreign trade.
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The main reason the founders included this system in the U.S. Constitution was to
A
B
C
D
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allow one branch to organize the activities of the other branches.
protect the national government from foreign interference.
defend the national government against influence from state governments.
allow each branch to limit the powers of the other branches.
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What is the title of this table?
A
B
C
D
Federalism
Executive Responsibilities
System of Checks and Balances
Majority Rule and Minority Rights
35 Which two freedoms guaranteed in the Bill of
Rights are exercised in a public political debate?
A
B
C
D
freedom of religion and the right to petition
freedom of speech and the right to assemble
the right to a jury trial and the right to bear arms
the right to property and the right to a speedy
trial
36 Why is it necessary for citizens to serve on a jury
when called?
A Judges are too busy to serve on every jury in
the United States.
B People are guaranteed a trial by jury in the U.S.
Constitution.
C Jury duty requires members to help fund the
trial.
D Jury duty requires too much time to be done by
just a few individuals.
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Lisa is organizing a march and rally to protest a
recent federal tax increase. At the rally, several
people will explain why they are opposed to the
increase.
Which individual freedom allows Lisa to organize
the march and rally?
A
B
C
D
speech
petition
religion
press
38 Which was an effect of Marbury v. Madison?
A The Supreme Court gained the power to review
laws passed by Congress.
B The Supreme Court acquired the power to
enforce laws passed by state legislatures.
C Supreme Court judges could be impeached by
the House of Representatives.
D Supreme Court judges could serve on the court
for a lifetime term.
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39 The purpose of the Monroe Doctrine was to
A reduce foreign trade with European nations.
B create new colonies in the Western Hemisphere.
C allow new settlements in the Louisiana Territory.
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D limit European influence in the Western Hemisphere.
· British impress American sailors
40 · War Hawks elected to Congress
· Battle of New Orleans
Which term completes this word web?
These events are associated with the
A
B
C
D
Civil War.
War of 1812.
Mexican War.
A
B
C
D
Gadsden Purchase
Nullification Crisis
Revolutionary War
Northwest Ordinance
RevolutionaryWar.
42 Which statement describes President Andrew
Jackson’s policy toward Native Americans?
A They should be removed from their homelands.
B They should eventually be granted conditional
U.S. citizenship.
C They should gradually be integrated into U.S.
society.
D They should be forced to live on reservations.
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43 Which statement best describes the role of women
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46 Which statement describes the territorial growth
in social reform movements before the Civil War?
of the United States?
A Women held most of the leadership positions
A The largest territory was acquired through
in these movements.
B Women only provided the funding for these
military action.
B The only territory that was acquired peacefully
movements.
C These movements provided early public posi-
was through a treaty with Mexico.
C The largest territory was gained during the
tions for women.
D These movements were only open to wealthy
1800s.
D The only territory that was purchased was
women.
44 Manifest Destiny was an idea that encouraged
A
B
C
D
temperance.
southern slavery.
industrialization.
westward expansion.
bought from Native Americans.
47 Which was a main reason for the Lewis and Clark
Expedition?
A to make a claim on the Oregon Country
B to build a series of forts along the Missouri
River
C to establish an alliance with Native Americans
D to explore the territory of the Louisiana
Purchase
48 Who led the 1804 expedition to explore the land
of the Louisiana Purchase?
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A
B
C
D
Muir and Pike
Lewis and Clark
Colter and Bridger
Fremont and Boone
The United States acquired the territory marked
with an “X” from
A
B
C
D
Spain.
Britain.
France.
Mexico.
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· The United States’ population was increasing
due to a high birth rate and immigration.
· Economic depressions in 1818 and 1839 led
some Americans to seek a better life elsewhere.
· The land was abundant, fertile, and inexpensive or free.
· New ports would lead to increased opportunity
and more trade with Pacific countries.
Which is the best title for this list?
A
B
C
D
Results of the War of 1812
Goals of the American System
Effects of the Gold Rush of 1849
Causes of U.S. Westward Expansion
50 One result of the Dred Scott decision was that
A
B
C
D
abolitionists gained political support.
slavery was no longer allowed in the North.
new territories were no longer open to slavery.
Republicans vowed to support the ruling.
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