YISD MS SS 8th Civil War STAAR Released Part 2

YISD MS SS 8th Civil War STAAR Released Part 2

8th Grade

13 Qs

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YISD MS SS 8th Civil War STAAR Released Part 2

YISD MS SS 8th Civil War STAAR Released Part 2

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History

8th Grade

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13 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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What was the result of the events shown on the map above?

General Lee's troops received necessary reinforcements.

General Grant's supply lines were completely cut off.

General Lee surrendered to General Grant.

General Grant and General Lee combined forces.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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One environmental consequence of the large-scale cultivation of cotton in the South was-

widespread soil exhaustion caused by decades of farming

drought caused by overuse of river water to irrigate farmland

air pollution caused by the use of cotton gins

widespread contamination caused by fertilizer runoff

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Which region's primary economic activity in 1861 was the cultivation of cotton?

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4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Why were these tactics effective?

Confederate states were unable to collect tariffs on manufactured goods.

Union forces were able to use the blockade to gain international support.

Confederate states were unable to use agricultural exports as a source of revenue.

Union forces were able to earn money for supplies by selling confiscated bales of cotton.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Which economy and contributing factor best complete this table?

1) Large farms; 2) Slaves used for labor

1) Cottage industry; 2) Mild Weather that attracted immigrants

1) Mining; 2) Metal ores and minerals

1) Ranching; 2) Railroads to transport cattle to market

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Why did the economies of western territories develop so differently from the economies of the Northeast and South?

Western territories had limited land and a large immigrant population.

Western territories had natural harbors and many navigable rivers.

Western territories had rocky soil and a large supply of slave labor.

Western territories had inexpensive land and abundant natural resources.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

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Which constitutional issue was President Lincoln addressing in this excerpt?

The right of citizens to choose representatives

The power of states to organize militias

The unalienable rights of citizens

The legal ability of states to secede

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