8th Grade History

Which statement best reflects the purpose of the Monroe Doctrine

• It was not popular among the American people, but it kept peach between the United States and Great Britain

• It was a written statement that declared that European nations will stay out of American affairs.

• It was a settlement that clearly defined the boundary between the United States and Mexico

• It officially declared the Canada would be an independent country

Which statement best describes the central goal of the Freedmen's Bureau?

• to provide emergency food, housing, and medical aid for African Americans

• to gain political support for the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments

• to establish harsh penalties against southern governments that violated the rights of African Americans

• to provide transportation for African Americans moving to northern cities.

Use your knowledge of social studies to select the statement that best reflects the intent of the Monroe Doctrine.

• This purchase is a great achievement for both the expansion and further prosperity of our nation.

• This written statement declares that European nations will stay out of American affairs. They are no longer allowed here.

• Although this agreement is unpopular among the people, I know it will maintain peace between the United States and Great Britain.

• This settlement clearly defines the boundary between the United States and New Spain and is truly a triumph of diplomacy.

• Although we did not succeed in gaining territory in Canada, we did strengthen our professional fighting force- no more militias.

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Loose Interpretation

Strong Federal Government

Alexander Hamilton

• Democratic-Republican

• Federalist

• Whig

• Republican

The Great Compromise at the Constitutional Convention was trying to solve the problem of

• Judicial Review

• Electoral College

• Representation in Congress

• 3 Branches of Government

Government authority in the U.S. is limited by the separation of powers. What does the judicial branch do?

• Reviews the laws

• Writes the laws

• Carries out the laws

Select 3 options that limit the power of the federal government found within the Bill of Rights

• Right to an education

• Right to speedy and public trial

• Right to elect their own leaders

• Freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly, and petition

• Protection against unfair searches and seizures

Select 2 main purposes of the Bill of Rights.

• Creates the necessary process of Judicial Review

• Grants the President the ability to pardon

• Protects the peoples' basic freedoms in America

• Gets rid of the Articles of Confederation

• Limits the power of the national government

In his Farewell Address, George Washington urged the American people to

• limit a president to two terms in office.

• value and maintain a sense of national unity.

• create a defensive alliance with European countries.

• establish more effective political parties.

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