8th US History Pre-Assessment

Front

Native Americans were here before Europeans.

Back

TRUE

Front

Why was the Louisiana Purchase an important event?

Back

It doubled the size of the country.

Front

The Constitution is the law of the land.

Back

TRUE

Front

What is the name given to the belief that the United States had the right and duty to expand across the North American continent?

Back

Manifest destiny

Front

What European country settled the original 13 colonies in North America? Options: France, Spain, England

Back

England

Front

Jamestown was the first permanent English settlement in the New world.

Back

TRUE

Front

Texans fought for independence against what country?

Back

Mexico

Front

An "Abolitionist"...

Back

wants to eliminate slavery

Front

The Underground Railroad was...

Back

A system of hiding places and routes that led slaves to the North

Front

Where were the first shots of the Civil War fired? Options: Fort Sumter, Bull Run, Manassas

Back

Fort Sumter