STAAR review social studies part 1

STAAR review social studies part 1

8th Grade

20 Qs

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STAAR review social studies part 1

STAAR review social studies part 1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

"It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances..."


The idea George Washington expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid -

becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries

being a part of a global trade network

establishing U.S. territories overseas

allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which state did the United States acquire from Spain in 1819?

Oregon

Arizona

Illinois

Florida

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The development of the factory system in the early 1800's caused -

a decrease in free trade among nations

an increase in government regulation of business

an increase in production levels

a decrease in immigration

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

The Articles of Confederation did not give the government the power to tax, the ability to establish a common currency or to establish a judicial branch.


What does this suggest about the drafters of the Articles of Confederation?

They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain

They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power

They were uncertain that democracy would continue to be the best type of government.

They did not think that state governments could provide for the general welfare.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Why did the British Parliament pass the Sugar Act, Stamp Act and Townshend Acts?

To promote the growth of cottage industries in the colonies

To encourage foreign trade with the colonies

To recover the cost of defending the colonies

To fund the establishment of new colonies

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which is true about both the (1)French colonists and the (2)Spanish colonists?

1- enslaved native populations

2-organized Utopian societies

1- established Catholic missions

2-focused primarily on fur trading

1- promoted political freedom

2- participated in the triangular trade

1- became commercial shipbuilders

2- created an early system of public schools

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which of the following is most associated with the formation of the Democratic Party?

The election of Andrew Jackson as president

The use of protective tariffs

The impeachment of President Johnson

The abolition movement

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