8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Review

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Year that the first permanent English settlement in the New World was established at Jamestown.

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1607

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On July 4th, ______, the American colonies declared independence from Great Britain.

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1776

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In what year was the Constitution of the United States ratified (approved)? Options: 1619, 1776, 1803, 1787

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1787

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In what year did President Thomas Jefferson purchase the Louisiana Territory from France?

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1803

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What American War was fought during these dates: 1861-1865?

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The Civil War

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America's first constitution that created a weak central government and gave more power to the states.

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Articles of Confederation

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The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution are called -

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the Bill of Rights

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This document was primarily written by Thomas Jefferson, and established the 13 colonies as independent states, free from British rule.

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Declaration of Independence

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A principle of government in which power is shared between the national (federal) government and state governments.

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Federalism

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Group that supported the ratification of the Constitution and a stronger national government.

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Federalists