Grade 8 Social Studies Unit 6

Grade 8 Social Studies Unit 6

8th Grade

18 Qs

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Grade 8 Social Studies Unit 6

Grade 8 Social Studies Unit 6

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8th Grade

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The historical era referred to as westward expansion is most characterized by -

fighting of a civil war

growing urbanization

changing settlement patterns

increasing need for social reform

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The Northwest Ordinance established guidelines for the orderly expansion of the U.S by instituting a

method to purchase territory from foreign powers

procedure for military takeovers of existing countries

process through which states could be added to the Union

compromise line that prohibited slavery in the West

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Based on the excerpt, which effect did physical geography have on westward expansion?

Diverse landforms made it easy to transport farming tools during the journey.

Harsh climate conditions made it difficult to collect needed supplies along the journey

Rich soil encouraged settlers to establish cattle ranches before continuing the journey.

Plentiful rivers discouraged settlers from bringing their families on the journey.

4.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

The bullet points in this list would most likely be included in an essay about -

the rise of the Republican Party

the emergence of Manifest Destiny

abolitionist groups in the western territories

the growth of the secession movement in southern states

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of these was a goal shared by many advocates of Manifest Destiny?

Abolishing slavery throughout the United States

Occupying all of North America

Withdrawing from foreign affairs

Returning to an agrarian economy

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

In the image above, how does the artist demonstrate a belief in Manifest Destiny?

Women are shown leading pioneers to new lands

Farmers are shown plowing land and hunting animals

Pioneers are shown moving west bringing new technologies

American Indians are shown as rebelling against the new settlers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

Where would a history student most likely find this image?

In a biography of early Spanish explorers

In a museum exhibit about the Civil War

In an academic presentation about Manifest Destiny

In a textbook about European immigration

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