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us midterm review 8th

Authored by Dara Lipshutz

Social Studies

8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

Which significant American political document was signed July 4, 1776?

The Virginia Bill of Rights
The Mayflower Compact
The United States Constitution
The Declaration of Independence

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

This colony was the first attempt at a settlement, but failed. The members vanished.

Jamestown 
Jacksonville 
Roanoke
Washington DC

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

This colony had a poor life expectancy. Colonists had little to no knowledge of farming and did not plant crops in anticipation of needing food long term. There was tension with Native Americans as well as diseases that decreased the colonists numbers by more than half. 

Jamestown 
Jacksonville 
Roanoke 
Washington DC

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

The French and Indian War was was fought between the

French and the Indians
Indians and the Spanish
French and British against the Indians
The French and Indians against the British and the colonists.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

There were many reasons why the American Revolution took place between Britain and the colonies. Some of the colonists were unhappy with "no taxation without representation". What does that mean?

The colonists should not be taxed unless they were represented in Parliament. 
The colonists should not be taxed because they could not vote for the King.
The colonists should not be taxed unless the taxes were used in the colonies. 
The colonists should not be taxed because no one should be taxed. 

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

He was born in Italy and sponsored by Spain. He landed in the Bahamas and thought he was in Asia.

Columbus
Balboa
Cabot
Hudson

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

He discovered the Pacific Ocean

Columbus

Cabot

de Soto

Balboa

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