8th Grade US History STAAR Quiz

Who was the first President of the United States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John F. Kennedy

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What was the main cause of the American Revolution?

• Lack of access to natural resources

• Desire for closer ties with British monarchy

• Conflict with Native American tribes

• Desire for independence from British rule and unfair taxation

Which famous document was written during the American Revolution to declare independence from Great Britain?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Gettysburg Address

What was the Louisiana Purchase and how did it impact the westward expansion of the United States?

• The Louisiana Purchase was the purchase of Louisiana from Spain by the United States in 1803. It only impacted the southern states.

• The Louisiana Purchase was the annexation of Louisiana by the United States from Mexico in 1803. It had no impact on westward expansion.

• The Louisiana Purchase was the acquisition of the Louisiana territory by the United States from France in 1803. It doubled the size of the country and allowed for significant westward expansion.

• The Louisiana Purchase was the sale of Louisiana to France by the United States in 1803. It had no impact on westward expansion.

Who were the Native American tribes that were most affected by westward expansion?

• Inuit, Nez Perce, Shawnee, Blackfoot, and Pawnee

• Apache, Navajo, Sioux, Iroquois, and Comanche

• Cherokee, Choctaw, Creek, Seminole, and Chickasaw

• Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga, and Seneca

What was the significance of the Oregon Trail in the westward expansion of the United States?

• It was a major trade route for Native American tribes

• It was used primarily for military transportation

• It had no impact on the westward expansion of the United States

• It facilitated the movement of settlers to the western United States.

What were the main reasons for the westward expansion of the United States in the 19th century?

• Need for better climate

• Desire for political power

• Escape from religious persecution

• Economic opportunities, desire for land, manifest destiny, and search for new resources

Who were the key figures involved in the westward expansion of the United States?

• Explorers, pioneers, and settlers

• Artists, musicians, and writers

• Politicians, lawyers, and doctors

• Farmers, fishermen, and miners

What were the major conflicts that arose during the westward expansion?

• Conflicts with Japan

• Conflicts with Canada

• Conflicts with European settlers

• Conflicts with Native American tribes, the Mexican-American War, and the Civil War