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8th Grade U.S History STAAR Review

8th Grade U.S History STAAR Review

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History

8th Grade

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Hard

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why did Britain seek to tax the colonists in the 1760s?

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Britain needed money to pay for the French and Indian War.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

In the Articles of Confederation, where was most of the government power placed?

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Back

The States

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which branch has the responsibility of interpreting laws? They say what laws mean and determine if a law is being obeyed.

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Back

Judicial

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The colonies in yellow belong to what region? Options: New England Colonies, Middle Colonies, Southern Colonies, France

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Back

New England Colonies

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Economic policy where colonies serve as a source of raw materials to increase the wealth and maintain a favorable balance of trade for the "mother" country.

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Mercantilism

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to the Northwest Ordinance, which condition did a U.S. territory have to meet in order to apply for statehood?

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Back

Have a population of sixty thousand free settlers

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which government principle is illustrated in the diagram? Options: Federalism, Popular Sovereignty, Republicanism, Separation of Powers

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Back

Separation of Powers

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