8th Grade S.S. Common Assessment

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Who was President when the United States purchased Louisiana in 1803?

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Thomas Jefferson

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What is Manifest Destiny?

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A political ideology advocating for the expansion of a nation's territory

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What was Shay's Rebellion?

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A revolt by farmers against high taxes and economic injustices

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What was the impact of the Trans-Atlantic slave trade in Africa?

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The devastation of societies due to population loss and economic crises

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Which was NOT a reason for the War of 1812? Disputes over expanding American territory, The impressment or seizure of American seamen, The British raising taxes on American Colonists, Interference on trade

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The British raising taxes on American Colonists

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Which group was MOST affected by the Trail of Tears?

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Native Americans

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Which amendment gives citizens a series of rights in criminal trials?

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The 6th Amendment

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Lewis and Clark are known for...

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Exploring the Louisiana Purchase

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What was the impact of Shay's Rebellion?

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It highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

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Why did George Washington not run for a third term as President?

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He believed in the principle of term limits