8th Grade SS Midterm Review

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What was the greatest northern advantage in the Civil War? Options: Superior military leadership, Greater industrial capacity, More experienced soldiers, Stronger naval forces

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Greater industrial capacity

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How did sectionalism lead to the Civil War?

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By creating economic and social differences between the North and South

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What was the Brown vs Board of Education of Topeka supreme court case?

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A landmark decision that declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.

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What led to urbanization in the mid 1800’s? Options: The Industrial Revolution, The Agricultural Revolution, The Renaissance, The Enlightenment

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The Industrial Revolution

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What factors led to African Americans having increased rights and representation in the 1960s and onward?

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The Civil Rights Movement and legislative changes

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What led to the secession of the Southern States?

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The election of Abraham Lincoln as President

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How did immigration, industrialization and urbanization impact America?

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They led to economic growth and cultural diversity.

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What was the main message of the Emma Lazarus “The New Colossus” poem?

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An invitation to the world's tired and poor to find refuge in America.

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What role do monopolies play in big business?

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They lead to higher prices and reduced consumer choice.

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Where did most immigrants come from in the mid to late 1800's?

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Europe