8th Grade U.S. History First Semester Exam (FINAL)

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Which reason best completes this list? To spread democratic ideals, To improve efficiency in manufacturing, To lace potential military allies, To claim new territory

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To claim new territory

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Which statement accurately describes the reasons for establishing Plymouth and Jamestown? Options: Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

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Plymouth was founded as a refuge from religious persecution, while Jamestown was founded for commercial profit.

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The factors listed above contributed most to the --

• Distance from Great Britain
• Mayflower Compact
• Town hall meetings

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growth of representative government in the British colonies

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Which of the following happened as a direct result of the policy of "salutary neglect" from 1690 to 1760? Options: The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government., Many proprietary colonies were converted to royal colonies., The colonies refused to participate in a system of common defense., Many colonies sought economic aid from other countries.

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The colonies developed a strong tradition of self-government.

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Which statement best explains the significance of the Mayflower Compact? Options: It limited the power of future colonial governments. It weakened the influence of religion in government. It established a form of self-government based on a social contract. It guaranteed liberties for colonists through local government.

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It established a form of self-government based on a social contract

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The colonies in this list were founded primarily to offer settlers a greater degree of --

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religious freedom

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Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament? Options: “He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.”, “For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”, “He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.”, “For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.”

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“For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”

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The rights listed below were —

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defined by Thomas Jefferson in the Declaration of Independence.

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Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War?

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The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.

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Sugar Act
Quartering Act
Stamp Act
These acts contributed to the start of the Revolutionary War by...

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Angering colonists who believed that their civil liberties had been violated.