8th Grade Social Studies Final Exam Review

What was the primary reason for the establishment of the Southern colonies?

• Religious freedom

• Economic opportunities

• Escape from persecution

• Educational purposes

Which document is considered the first example of self-government in the New England colonies?

• English Bill of Rights

• Magna Carta

• Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

• Mayflower Compact

What was the main effect of mercantilism on the American colonies?

• Freedom of economic activities

• Development of local industries

• Restriction to trade only with England

• Increased trade with multiple countries

Which battle is known as the turning point of the American Revolution?

• Battle of Saratoga

• Winter at Valley Forge

• Battle of Lexington

• Battle of Yorktown

What was the primary weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• Absence of a legislative branch

• Strong federal government

• Weak federal government

• Lack of a national army

What compromise at the Constitutional Convention involved representation based on population?

• Three-Fifths Compromise

• Great Compromise

• Virginia Plan

• New Jersey Plan

Who were the leaders of the Federalists advocating for a strong federal government?

• Benjamin Franklin and John Adams

• Thomas Jefferson and Patrick Henry

• James Madison, Alexander Hamilton, and John Jay

• George Mason and Samuel Adams

What principle of the Constitution involves the sharing of power between national and state governments?

• Popular Sovereignty

• Federalism

• Republicanism

• Checks and Balances

Which amendment provides the right to a trial by jury in civil cases?

• Seventh Amendment

• Sixth Amendment

• Fifth Amendment

• Eighth Amendment

What is a key responsibility of U.S. citizens mentioned in the video?

• Voting in elections

• Holding a passport

• Running for public office

• Serving in the military