8th Grade STAAR Review US History

Part A: Based on the time line, which claim is supported by these advancements?

• Developing new technologies requires replacement of existing innovations.

• New innovations build on previous technologies to improve daily life.

• New technologies are widely accepted by the public.

• Development of new technologies is rarely aided by government action.

Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?

• McCulloch v. Maryland

• Marbury v. Madison

• Gibbons v. Ogden

• Dred Scott v. Sandford

This grievance is listed in a historical document presented to the British king. Imposing Taxes on us without our Consent: —Declaration of Independence How was this grievance addressed in the U.S. Constitution?

• Only states have the power to tax citizens.

• Only the courts can decide the legality of taxation.

• Only Congress can pass laws on taxation.

• Only the president can determine to tax citizens.

Which statement describes a reason for the development of the transatlantic slave trade?

• Colonial governments wanted to use enslaved labor to build needed canals.

• Plantation owners in southern colonial states were increasing profits by using enslaved labor.

• Many colonists relied on enslaved labor to do the difficult work on their ranches.

• Textile production in northern colonial factories was increasingly dependent on enslaved labor.

Which reason explains a purpose of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787?

• To create a process to admit new states to the country

• To settle territorial disputes with Great Britain

• To establish the western boundary of the country

• To fund the exploration of the Louisiana Territory

This list provides information about religious changes in the United States in the early 1800s. - 1800 Major religious revivals in Kentucky are popular and spread east. - 1816 The African Methodist Episcopal Church is established. - 1830 Joseph Smith founds the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints (Mormons). - 1832 The Disciples of Christ is established. Which conclusion can be made about why these groups were created?

• Local governments gave people the right to freely practice their beliefs.

• The Northwest Ordinance provided an outline to expand the number of churches.

• The federal government provided money to encourage the growth of churches.

• Passage of the First Amendment gave people the freedom to practice their beliefs.

This excerpt is from a song written in 1875. Oh! times are tough, amazing rough, Expenses are alarming, I will go West, it’s far the best, Try my luck at farming. For the idea, of staying here To just earn your gruel, Makes me feel sad and sometimes mad ’Tis so awful cruel. —sheet music by J. P. Barrett, "I Will Go West!" Based on the excerpt and your knowledge of U.S. history, which aspect of American life during this time is indicated by this song?

• Unfair working conditions due to industrialization inspired artists to begin a protest movement.

• The nation’s economy shifted away from industrialization in order to focus on agriculture.

• Difficult conditions in industrial cities encouraged people to seek opportunities elsewhere.

• A dramatic increase in the inflation rate at this time raised the cost of living in industrial cities.

Part B: Which year on the time line provides evidence that supports the answer to Part A?

• 1838

• 1843

• 1844

• 1873

Which examples list unalienable rights?

• Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures

• Public trial by a fair and impartial jury

• Freedom of religion, speech, and the press

• Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness

In 1828, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill to approve the Tariff of Abominations by a vote of 105 to 94. Why did this tariff create division within the United States?

• The tariff helped international trade but hurt domestic trade.

• The tariff hurt Southern plantation owners but helped Western farmers.

• The tariff lowered interest rates but raised personal taxes.

• The tariff raised Northern business profits but lowered Southern consumer prices.