Social Studies Midterm Review

Social Studies Midterm Review

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best explains issues surrounding Americans declaring independence from Britain? Options: The colonists had representation in Parliament and felt that it was unfair of the government to impose taxes. Many believed that, because they had worked to colonize and settle the Atlantic coast, they were within their right to declare independence. Many people believed their rights were violated and that changing the type of government was the only way to protect their future. The colonists intended to establish a constitutional monarchy in order to ensure that all men were treated equally.

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Many people believed their rights were violated and that changing the type of government was the only way to protect their future.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

At the Constitutional Convention of 1787, disagreements arose between states with large populations and those with small populations. How was this conflict resolved?

Back

A bicameral (two-house) legislature was created.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Based on the information in the chart, which state gained the most benefit from the "Three-Fifths" Compromise? Options: Georgia, Maryland, North Carolina, Virginia

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Virginia

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is one problem George Washington faced when he became president? A. The federal government was not strong enough. B. There were too many European immigrants. C. Canada and the U.S. disagreed over control of the Great Lakes. D. The army and navy needed to be reduced in size.

Back

The federal government was not strong enough.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best summarizes a way the court system was strengthened during the Young Nation period?
Supreme Court decisions upheld the constitutionality of the National Bank.
Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review.
The federal government permitted the regulation of interstate commerce.
Marbury v. Madison restricted Congress’s power to use the “elastic clause.”

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Marbury v. Madison established the principle of judicial review.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following best states the intention of Alexander Hamilton’s economic plan described in the chart? Options: Alexander Hamilton’s plan encouraged British imports. The goal was to prevent control of Congressional interstate commerce. The plan was designed to help build the national economy. The economic plan replaced the Articles of Confederation with a new Constitution.

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The plan was designed to help build the national economy.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Spanish, French, and English had different reasons for exploring and colonizing North America. Which of the following identifies one major reason for colonization shared by all three countries?

Back

A desire to gain wealth and power

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