Social Studies 8 Final Exam Review

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The economy of the North versus the economy of the South during the Civil War era was characterized by which of the following differences?

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The North was industrial while the South was agricultural.

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Slavery was important to the South during the time period before the Civil War because:

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it provided a source of free labor for plantations

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Popular sovereignty is:

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the idea that the people are the ultimate source of government authority

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When elected president, President Lincoln’s primary goal concerning the United States was to:

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Preserve the Union

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The result of the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court Case was:

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Slaves were declared property and not citizens.

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The Industrial Revolution was:

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a period of rapid industrial growth and technological innovation

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Unions are organizations formed by workers. Why were they important to workers?

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They helped workers fight for better wages and working conditions.

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Millions of people moved to cities in the United States after the Civil War because:

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they were seeking jobs in factories and industries.

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People immigrated to the United States in the late 1800's because:

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They were seeking better economic opportunities and freedom.

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A muckraker is:

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a type of journalist who exposes corruption and scandals