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STAAR Review #1

Authored by Angela Stadler

Social Studies

8th Grade

STAAR Review #1
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the establishment of New England colonies?

To find gold and silver

To establish a trade network with Native Americans

To escape religious persecution

To expand the British Empire

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following was a consequence of the Saratoga turning point?

The British surrendered immediately

France supported the Americans

The Declaration of Independence was written

The Boston Tea Party occurred

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Articles of Confederation?

To create a strong central government

To provide a weak central government to avoid abuse of power

To establish a new monarchy

To declare war on Britain

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the 10th Amendment?

It abolished slavery

It gave women the right to vote

It created federalism which prevents abuse of power by the states

It guaranteed freedom of speech

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of Hamilton's Financial Plan?

To establish universal suffrage

To stabilize the new economy

To declare war on France

To abolish the Articles of Confederation

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main effect of the War of 1812 on the United States?

It led to the creation of the United Nations

It caused a decrease in manufacturing

U.S. manufacturing increased because of boycott of British goods

It resulted in the loss of U.S. territories

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government?

To ensure one branch of government has supreme power

To prevent any one branch from becoming too powerful

To allow the president to make all legislative decisions

To eliminate the need for a judicial system

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