8th Grade Review

8th Grade Review

Multiple Select

Using Source 1, which of Louisiana's fishing areas would most likely be affected by storm surges created by hurricanes?

Select TWO

• freshwater areas near the Arkansas border

• areas closest to the Gulf Coast

• areas on waterways in the northern part of the state

• low-lying areas near large water sources

• Freshwater areas along the Red River

Multiple Choice

Use the timeline and your knowledge of social studies to answer the question.

• Louisiana farmers have reduced the number of planted acres of cotton over time.

• Demand has had a large impact on the amount of cotton production in Louisiana.

• Technological innovations have usually increased the cost of cotton in Louisiana.

• Louisiana has produced more cotton fabric and clothing than any other state.

Multiple Choice

What was the result of the Brown v. Board of Education case?

• Segregation in public schools became illegal
• African-Americans began playing profession sports
• Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on the bus
• MLK led a March on Washington

Open Ended

Describe the role of Louisiana women before and after World War II. Explain one detail about life before war or after.

Multiple Choice

Which statement expresses a central idea of how the laws of supply and demand work?

• The government sets the prices for goods and services.
• Prices are determined by the interaction of producers and consumers.
• Consumers alone determine the prices for goods and services.
• Technology dictates the prices charged for goods and services.

Multiple Choice

For the law of demand, as price rises, what happens to quantity demanded?

• it goes up

• it goes down

• it stays the same

• it is not effected

Multiple Choice

Why was the port of New Orleans so important?

• It was the best place to go fishing

• It was a party town

• It was the Catholic headquaters

• It was the main center for trade along the Mississippi river

Multiple Select

Based on the sources and your knowledge of social studies, identify the ways Louisiana most influenced the war effort during World War II. Click the correct answers from the list that are TRUE Contributions of Louisiana during World War II.

Select Three

• Provided ports for shipping equipment

• Constructed boats for transportation

• Produced uniforms for soldiers

• Served as a location for training forces

• Created propaganda to increase patriotism

Multiple Select

Based on the Louisiana Preamble, what three specific individual rights was the Louisiana Constitution established to protect? Select Three

• Life

• Pursuit of Happiness

• Liberty

• Property

• Freedom of Speech

Open Ended

Based on the sources and your knowledge of social studies, identify two powers given to the federal and state government and describe why is federalism needed in our American system?

Open Ended

Based on the sources, explain the physical geography of Louisiana that supports two industries, and the effect those industries have on Louisiana’s economy. TWO PART QUESTION!!!!!!

Multiple Choice

Jim Crow laws

• Segregated blacks and whites

• Killed minorities

• Resulted in slavery

• Were ended after the Civil War

Multiple Choice

Using Source 2, which statement explains how the demand for seafood products most likely affects the commercial fishing industry in Louisiana?

• When demand is low, the price of seafood increases in the market.

• Changes in demand affect recreational fishing more than commercial fishing.

• When demand is high, more jobs in the industry become available.

• Changes in demand affect the quality more than the quantity of fish supplied.

Multiple Choice

Which statement best explains how World War II influenced the economy of Louisiana?

• It reduced the need of the state to ration materials for production.

• It increased the dependency of the state on the fishing industry.

• It created a large market for consumer goods in the state.

• It helped create a manufacturing industry in the state.

Multiple Choice

___________________ was the name of the important journey of exploring the Louisiana Purchase

• Lewis and Clark Expedition
• Tom and Jerry Expedition
• West expedition
• Pike's exploration