STAAR 8th U.S. History: From Colonization to Reconstruction
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8th Grade
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Diana Medina Rendon
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary significance of the Supreme Court case Marbury v. Madison?
It established the principle of judicial review.
It allowed states to tax federal institutions.
It regulated interstate commerce.
It declared the national bank unconstitutional.
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TX.§113.20.B.18.B.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following was a major reason for the growth of representative government during the colonial period?
The desire for religious freedom.
The influence of Enlightenment ideas.
The need for self-governance due to distance from England.
The establishment of a national bank.
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TX.§113.20.B.3.A.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the era in U.S. history characterized by the westward expansion and its impact on the nation.
Colonization
Revolution
Early Republic
Westward Expansion
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TX.§113.20.B.1.A.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Mayflower Compact contribute to the growth of representative government in the colonies?
It established a direct democracy.
It was the first written constitution in America.
It created a social contract for self-governance.
It allowed for the election of a colonial governor.
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TX.§113.20.B.3.B.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Summarize the significance of the Supreme Court case McCulloch v. Maryland.
It established the supremacy of federal law over state law.
It allowed states to regulate interstate commerce.
It declared the national bank unconstitutional.
It limited the power of the federal government.
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TX.§113.20.B.18.B.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Explain the impact of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut on the development of representative government.
It was the first constitution to establish a democratic government.
It allowed for the separation of church and state.
It created a bicameral legislature.
It established a monarchy in the colonies.
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TX.§113.20.B.3.B.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was one of the main causes of the American Revolution?
The desire for westward expansion.
The imposition of British taxes without representation.
The establishment of the national bank.
The signing of the Mayflower Compact.
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TX.§113.20.B.1.A.
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