8th grade STAAR Review Early Republic

George Washington was affiliated with the following political party:

• Democrats
• Whigs
• Republicans
• none

Thomas Jefferson ... 

• wrote the Declaration Of Independence.
• was the President who purchased the tract of land known as the Lousiana Purchase.
• sent Lewis and Clark to survey or explore the west. 
• did all three of these things and more.

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• James Madison
• James K. Polk
• James Monroe
• James Todd Smith (LL Cool!?) 

Who was a patriot and a states' rights advocate  who  stated -
"Give me liberty or give me death"?

• George Washington
• Patrick Henry
• Thomas Paine
• John Paul Jones

During the Progressive Era, one goal of state-level political reformers was to - 

• prevent party leaders from amending campaign platforms
• increase the influence of business owners on regulator legislation
• promote the principle of direct democracy
• limit the use of judicial review by circuit courts

Who is known as the "Father of the Constitution"?

• James Madison
• James K. Polk
• James Monroe
• James Todd Smith (LL Cool!?) 

Which U.S. document guarantees protection against these injustices?

• The Constitution
• The Declaration of Independence
• The Articles of Confederation
• The Mayflower Compact

This sequence of events resulted in the adoption of the

• Articles of Confederation
• Bill of Rights
• Treaty of Paris
• Declaration of Independence

Which excerpt from the Declaration of Independence best explains why colonists were unhappy about their lack of representation in the British parliament?

• “He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people.”
• “For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent.”
• “He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.” 
• “For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences.” 

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

• It was the turning point in the war for Independence
• It ended the American Revolution
• General Washington rested his troops and trained his soldiers
• It was the first shot of the American Revolution