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8th Grade Social Studies Review

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

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1.

Which of the following are examples of Mississippian Indian culture at the time of the first contact with Europeans? (31a)

a)

political systems of chiefdoms were led by chiefs

b)

comprised of tribes of nomadic hunter gatherers

c)

agriculture led to establishment of towns and villages

d)

gold and silver coins were used as currency for trade

e)

wooden palisades, moats, and flat topped mounds

2.

Why do archaeologists believe that Mississippian Indians believed in some sort of afterlife? (31a)

a)

they have found paintings in caves depicting an afterlife

b)

they have found paintings on teepees depicting an afterlife

c)

they have found stories of an afterlife etched into rock walls

d)

they have found tools,weapons, and other items buried with their dead

3.

Which THREE of the following are reasons that the Spanish explored and settled in the southeastern region of North America? (31b)

a)

mercantilism

b)

gold for Spain

c)

self-sustaining colonies

d)

personal fame and fortune

e)

converting natives to Catholicism

4.

England's goal for settlement in North America was to establish permanent colonies to provide raw materials for producing finished goods in England, which would then be sold in the colonies for profit.

Which of the following terms describes this process? (31b)

a)

communism

b)

mercantilism

c)

market economy

d)

command economy

5.

What impact did contact with DeSoto's Spanish explorers have on the Mississippian Indians?

a)

trading opportunities

b)

exotic foods from Europe

c)

new types of transportation

d)

death from disease and warfare

6.

Why did the Spanish establish missions along the barrier islands of Georgia's coast? (31c)

a)

to protect Spanish settlements on the mainland

b)

to convert American Indians to Catholicism

c)

to trade with the American Indians

d)

to educate American Indians

7.

The Charter of 1732 outlined which THREE of the following as reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia? (32a)

a)

slavery

b)

defense

c)

economics

d)

religious freedom

e)

philanthropy

8.

Which of the following reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia was based on James Oglethorpe's desire to create a colony to help "debtors and the worthy poor?" (32a)

a)

religious freedom

b)

philanthropy

c)

economics

d)

defense

9.

Which of the following reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia is based on England's desire to import raw materials from its colonies to use to produce finished goods? (32a)

a)

religious freedom

b)

philanthropy

c)

economics

d)

defense

10.

Which of the following reasons for the establishment of the colony of Georgia is based on the need for a buffer between the successful colony of South Carolina and Spanish Florida? (32a)

a)

religious freedom

b)

philanthropy

c)

economics

d)

defense

11.

The Charter of 1732 forbid which THREE of the following in the colony of Georgia?

a)

mulberry trees

b)

hard liquor

c)

weapons

d)

slavery

e)

Jews

12.

Which of the following individuals had a friendly relationship was critical in allowing the English to settle on Yamacraw Bluff, and establish the city of Savannah there? (32b)

a)

Mary Musgrove and Tomochichi

b)

James Oglethorpe and Mary Musgrove

c)

Tomochichi and James Wright

d)

Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe

13.

Why was Mary Musgrove so important to establishing the relationship between Tomochichi and James Oglethorpe, which helped lead to the establishment of Savannah? (32b)

a)

Musgrove was Tomochichi's cousin

b)

Musgrove translated between them

c)

Musgrove owned a trading post they both used

d)

Musgrove owned the land where they established Savannah

14.

Which of the following groups were originally banned from entering Georgia in the Charter of 1732, but were allowed to settle by James Oglethorpe because there was a doctor that could help stop the Yellow Fever outbreak that threatened the colony? (32c)

a)

Highland Scots

b)

liquor dealers

c)

Catholics

d)

Jews

15.

Which of the following groups were brought to Georgia by James Oglethorpe to help defend the colony from the Spanish? (32c)

a)

Highland Scots

b)

Salzburgers

c)

Malcontents

d)

Jews

16.

Which of the following groups were the only group have any success at producing silk? (32c)

a)

Highland Scots

b)

Salzburgers

c)

Malcontents

d)

Jews

17.

Which of the following groups protested against the ban on slavery because they felt that it limited the colony of Georgia's economy? (32c)

a)

Highland Scots

b)

Salzburgers

c)

Malcontents

d)

Jews

18.

When the colony of Georgia transitioned from a Trustee Colony to a Royal Colony, which of the following happened? (32d)

a)

restrictions on land ownership, slavery, and hard alcohol were relaxed, and the system of courts were abolished

b)

restrictions on land ownership, slavery, and hard alcohol were relaxed, and a Royal Governor was appointed by the King

c)

restrictions on land ownership were expanded to make it more difficult to buy land, but slavery and hard alcohol were legalized

d)

restrictions on land ownership were expanded to make it more difficult to buy land, but slavery and hard alcohol were legalized due to popular vote.

19.

Which of the following crops were produced during the Colonial period of Georgia? (32e)

a)

wine (grapes), rye, indigo, silk, and tobacco

b)

wine (grapes), rice, indigo, cotton, and tobacco

c)

wine (grapes), rice, indigo, silk, and tobacco

d)

wine (grapes), rice, cotton, silk, and tobacco

20.

How did the French and Indian War help to cause the American Revolution? (33a)

a)

colonists blamed the British government for causing the war, which led to more conflict with the American Indians

b)

colonists were upset because the British government began taxing them without representation to pay the war debts

c)

colonists were angry because prices for goods rose sharply after the war as merchants attempted to make up for losses

d)

colonists thought that the war had been caused by distant British leadership, and they would rather govern themselves

21.

Why didn't the Proclamation of 1763 have as much impact on Georgia as it did in the other twelve colonies? (33a)

a)

Georgia gained land to the south which was below the line of the Proclamation.

b)

Georgia was not required to pay the excise taxes that the Proclamation demanded.

c)

Georgia had too small of a population for the Proclamation to have any negative effect.

d)

Georgia relied heavily on agriculture, which was not affected by the Proclamation

22.

What did the Stamp Act require of the colonists? (33a)

a)

The colonists were required ro print their own stamps to prove that they had paid the Stamp tax on any legal document issued within the colonies.

b)

The colonists were required to pay a Stamp tax which was meant to help establish the American postal system within the colonies.

c)

The colonists were required to pay a tax on British postal stamps which had to be placed on all mail sent within the colonies.

d)

The colonists were required to pay a Stamp tax on all legal documents and papers bought and used within the colonies.

23.

Which part of the Declaration of Independence actually severed ties with Great Britain? (33b)

a)

the Preamble

b)

the Grievances

c)

the Declaration of Independence

d)

the Articles of Confederation

24.

Which part of the Declaration of Independence was a list of complaints about King George III? (33b)

a)

the Preamble

b)

the Grievances

c)

the Declaration of Independence

d)

the Articles of Confederation

25.

Which part of the Declaration of Independence explained the reason for the colonies to become independent and the concept of the rights of man? (33b)

a)

the Preamble

b)

the Grievances

c)

the Declaration of Independence

d)

the Articles of Confederation

26.

Which of the following people were the signers of the Declaration of Independence from Georgia? (33b)

a)

Button Gwinnett

b)

James Oglethorpe

c)

Abraham Baldwin

d)

George Walton

e)

Lyman Hall

27.

Which of the following describes a Loyalist? (33c)

a)

a person who wanted to remain a part of Great Britain

b)

a person who wanted independence from Great Britain

28.

Which of the following describes a Patriot

a)

a person who wanted independence from Great Britain

b)

a person who wanted to remain a part of Great Britain

29.

What happened at the Battle of Kettle Creek, and how did it affect the Patriots? (33c)

a)

the Patriots won, and gained both supplies and a morale boost

b)

the Patriots lost, and lost supplies and were demoralized

30.

What happened at the Siege of Savannah, and how did it affect the Patriots? (33c)

a)

the Patriots won, and got a boost of morale

b)

the Patriots lost, and were demoralized

31.

Which THREE of the following were weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation? (33d)

a)

each state had one vote regardless of population and all votes must be unanimous

b)

the national government could regulate trade and raise an army without states' approval

c)

each state had its own currency, which made trade difficult

d)

it had a strong legislative branch and no executive or judicial branches

e)

the national government was strong, and could levy taxes without states' approval

32.

Why was the Constitution written so soon after the Articles of Confederation had been put into place? (33d)

a)

The Articles of Confederation created a national government that was too strong, and had too much power over the states.

b)

The Articles of Confederation had been created as a temporary solution, and was due to expire on December 31, 1783.

c)

The Articles of Confederation created a national government that was too weak, with states acting independently instead of as a unified nation.

d)

The Articles of Confederation were found to be illegal by the U.S. Supreme Court, which meant that a new government had to be formed.

33.

Why did the state of Georgia charter the first public university in the United States? (34a)

a)

state leaders felt that it was the government's responsibility to educate its population

b)

state leaders thought that it would encourage people to relocate to Georgia if it had a prestigious university

c)

state leaders were involved in a competition with the leaders of the state of North Carolina to establish a university

d)

state leaders were embarrassed by how uneducated the people of Georgia were compared to other states in the south

34.

Why have there been five different capitals of the state of Georgia over the course of its history? (34a)

a)

as the state grew, the cities were too small to be capitals, so they moved to larger cities

b)

as the state grew, the cities were too close to Indian territory, which made them unsafe

c)

as the state grew, its population center shifted to the west, so the capitals shifted in that direction

d)

as the state grew, cities that had served as capital were thought to be too old, and needed to be replaced

35.

How was the Yazoo land sale distribute land differently than the Headright System and the Land Lotteries? (34b)

a)

land was sold directly to companies

b)

land was only sold to war veterans

c)

land was sold directly to farmers

d)

land was only sold to families

36.

Why was the Yazoo land sale reversed? (34b)

a)

the land belonged to the Cherokee

b)

the sale involved fraud and bribery

c)

the land was sold for more than it was worth

d)

the land on the western frontier was unsafe

37.

Which of the land distribution systems used in Georgia was considered the "fairest?"

a)

Yazoo Land Sale

b)

Headright System

c)

Land Lotteries

d)

Land Auctions

38.

How did the railroad system of Georgia impact the state's growth? (34c)

a)

the economy grew rapidly because large amounts of freight could be moved more quickly and cost effectively

b)

the economy grew rapidly because large numbers of tourists began traveling to the state for other areas

c)

the economy grew rapidly because the railroads made it easier for people to get to work in cities

d)

the economy grew rapidly because the railroads allowed livestock to be moved more efficiently

39.

How did the invention of the cotton gin impact the state of Georgia? (34c)

a)

the cotton gin made picking cotton easier, which decreased the need for slaves in Georgia

b)

the cotton gin made processing cotton easier, which decreased the need for slaves in Georgia

c)

the cotton gin increased the need for raw cotton, which increased the need for slaves in Georgia

d)

the cotton gin was too complicated for slaves to operate, so it had little impact on the state of Georgia

40.

What role did William McIntosh play in the removal of the Creek from Georgia? (34d)

a)

he was the governor of Georgia who signed a bill into law that required the Creek to move

b)

he was a United States Senator who supported legislation that directly led to the Trail of Tears

c)

he was a general in the United States Army who defeated the Creek at Horseshoe Bend

d)

he was a Creek chief who signed a treaty that sold all of the Creek land to the United States

41.

Analyze the events below:

Cherokee Indians from Georgia are forced onto the Trail of Tears Andrew Jackson elected President of the United States John Ross protests the Indian Removal Act Gold is discovered in Georgia on Cherokee Land

Which of the following is the correct order in which these events occurred? (34e)

a)

4, 1, 3, 2

b)

2, 3, 1, 4

c)

3, 1, 4, 2

d)

2, 4, 3, 1

42.

Which TWO of the following are examples of the Cherokee attempting to assimilate into the culture of white settlers in Georgia? (34e)

a)

mining for gold in the mountains in and around Dahlonega

b)

using Sequoyah's syllabary to publish a newspaper and write a constitution

c)

adopting a republican form of government to govern the Cherokee Nation

d)

becoming slaveholders and growing cotton on large plantations

e)

attacking the Creek Indians in an attempt to force them off of their land

43.

Which of the following is a conclusion that can be drawn from this map? (35a)

a)

Lincoln had strong support in all of the regions of the country

b)

the southern states strongly supported Lincoln's policies

c)

the nation was sharply divided in its beliefs at this time

d)

Georgia was a critical state in the election

44.

The Supreme Court's 1857 decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford was one of its most unpopular. Just eleven years after it was issued, the decision was effectively overturned by the Fourteenth Amendment.

What did the Court conclude in the case of Dred Scott v. Sandford? (35a)

a)

Slaves could only buy their freedom with money they earned themselves.

b)

Neither free nor enslaved African Americans could become US citizens.

c)

Children of freed slaves were the property of the original slaveholder.

d)

Slavery could not be abolished by amending the US Constitution.

45.

The variety of candidates that had at least some measure of support in the 1860 presidential election reflected the sectional turmoil in the United States over which of the following issues? (35a)

a)

territorial expansion

b)

urban development

c)

temperance

d)

slavery

46.

Which of the following resulted from President Andrew Jackson's attempt to balance trade between the North and the South, but actually demonstrated how divided the nation was becoming? (35a)

a)

the nullification controversy

b)

the Secession Convention

c)

the Missouri Compromise

d)

the Compromise of 1850

47.

Which THREE of the following were divisive issues between the North and the South that contributed to the Civil War? (35a)

a)

tariffs

b)

slavery

c)

prohibition

d)

states' rights

e)

women's suffrage

48.

Which THREE of the following were intentions behind President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation? (35b)

a)

to encourage conservatives to leave the North

b)

to publicly put the Union on the side of morality

c)

to weaken the economy of the Confederate states

d)

to facilitate Union alliances with American Indians

e)

to encourage African Americans to join the Union army

49.

How did the Georgia Platform stave off secession in 1850? (35a)

a)

by supporting all aspects of the Compromise of 1850

b)

by endorsing the Compromise of 1850, with qualifications

c)

by proposing a county-by-county referendum on the Compromise of 1850

d)

by holding a statewide vote to determine support for the Compromise of 1850

50.

Which of the following statements explains Chickamauga's role in the Civil War? (35b)

a)

there was a plantation on the site that provided food the Confederate army was desperate for

b)

the Cherokee who remained in the area helped the Union win a decisive battle over the Confederates

c)

despite the tremendous loss of life on both sides, the Confederates won an important battle against the Union

d)

the Confederacy was able to convert Chickamauga's blacksmith shop into a munitions factory to replace those lost

51.

What was the purpose of the Union's blockade of the Confederacy? (35b)

a)

preventing the English army from deploying troops to fight alongside the Confederate army

b)

preventing fleets of Confederate fishing boat from harvesting fish to feed the Confederate army

c)

cutting off trade between the Confederacy and countries in Europe, which crippled their economy

d)

cutting off travel to and from Europe, South America, and Asia by wealthy plantation owners from the South.

52.

Why was Atlanta specifically targeted by the Union Army during the Civil War? (35b)

a)

Atlanta was the Confederacy's largest port.

b)

Atlanta was the capital city of the Confederacy.

c)

Atlanta was General William Sherman's hometown.

d)

Atlanta was an important Confederate railroad hub.

53.

Which of the following was a consequence of Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation? (35b)

a)

all slaves were immediately set free

b)

the war became a fight for freedom

c)

enlistment increased on both sides

d)

enlistment dropped on both sides

54.

Why did almost one-third of the Union prisoners of war imprisoned in Andersonville, Georgia, die while in captivity? (35b)

a)

they were forced to serve in the Confederate army

b)

they were caught and killed while trying to escape

c)

they were executed by firing squads to save food

d)

they died of exposure, hunger, and disease

55.

Why did General Sherman purposely destroy every bit of infrastructure between Atlanta and Savannah on his "March to the Sea?"

a)

Sherman wanted to punish the people of the South for the institution of slavery.

b)

Sherman wanted to punish the people of the South for their harsh treatment of their slaves.

c)

Sherman wanted to make sure the Confederacy could not be supported by the citizens, nor rebel again.

d)

Sherman wanted to make sure that the railroads were destroyed because he was part owner of a competing railroad company.

56.

Which of the following did the 13th Amendment accomplish? (36a)

a)

The 13th Amendment granted African Americans equal protection under the law.

b)

The 13th Amendment granted African Americans the right to vote in elections.

c)

The 13th Amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States.

d)

The 13th Amendment officially ended the Civil War.

57.

Which of the following did the 14th Amendment accomplish? (36a)

a)

The 14th Amendment granted African Americans equal protection under the law.

b)

The 14th Amendment granted African Americans the right to vote in elections.

c)

The 14th Amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States.

d)

The 14th Amendment officially ended the Civil War.

58.

Which of the following did the 15th Amendment accomplish? (36a)

a)

The 15th Amendment granted African Americans equal protection under the law.

b)

The 15th Amendment granted African Americans the right to vote in elections.

c)

The 15th Amendment abolished slavery throughout the United States.

d)

The 15th Amendment officially ended the Civil War.

59.

Which of the following is the federal government's response to former Confederate states refusing to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment? (36a)

a)

The South was split into five military districts and governed under martial law.

b)

The Democratic Party was banned from participating in state elections.

c)

Plantation owners were forcefully relocated to the American West.

d)

The Ku Klux Klan was outlawed by the federal government.

60.

Which of the following statements BEST explains the role that the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments had in Reconstruction? (36a)

a)

The amendments made emancipation the law of the land.

b)

The amendments ended discrimination against African Americans.

c)

The amendments ended slavery and granted citizenship and voting rights to African Americans.

d)

The amendments encouraged southern states to rebuild with the full participation of African Americans.

61.

Compared to the Presidential Plans for Reconstruction (Lincoln's and Johnson's), the Congressional plan for Reconstruction placed greater emphasis on which of the following TWO goals? (36b)

a)

readmitting states to the Union as quickly as possible

b)

protecting the rights extended to African Americans

c)

enforcing segregation to prevent racial violence

d)

assisting in the economic recovery of the South

e)

punishing the South for its role in the Civil War

62.

Which of the following statements correctly compares and contrasts the Freedmen's Bureau with the Ku Klux Klan? (36c)

a)

Both the Freedmen's Bureau and the Ku Klux Klan were created in response to changing social conditions.

b)

Both the Freedmen's Bureau and the Ku Klux Klan used violent means to accomplish their goals.

c)

Both the Freedmen's Bureau and the Ku Klux Klan were originally created through acts of Congress.

d)

Both the Freedmen's Bureau and the Ku Klux Klan were eventually outlawed by Congress.

63.

What was the goal of expelling African American legislators from the Georgia General Assembly during Reconstruction? (36d)

a)

to bring an end to Georgia's county-unit electoral system

b)

to convince the federal government to give Georgia aid

c)

to maintain white supremacy in state politics

d)

to gain the support of Radical Republicans

64.

Which of the following was a consequence of the Georgia General Assembly's expulsion of its African American members during Reconstruction? (36d)

a)

Georgia's legislature restricted the rights of African Americans.

b)

The federal government put the state under martial law.

c)

The Ku Klux Klan disbanded after achieving its goal.

d)

Georgia's economy entered a severe depression.

65.

The use of sharecropping and tenant farming during Reconstruction allowed landowners in Georgia to do which of the following? (36e)

a)

transition to the production of finished goods

b)

consolidate land into larger plantations

c)

resume the mass production of cotton

d)

become leading producers of gold

66.

How did white legislators justify their removal of duly-elected African American legislators from the Georgia General Assembly during Reconstruction? (36d)

a)

They claimed that recent election results were caused by unconstitutional redistricting.

b)

They claimed that African Americans were US citizens but not citizens of Georgia.

c)

They claimed that African Americans had the right to vote but not to hold office.

d)

They claimed that recent election results were caused by voter fraud.

67.

What was one key difference between a tenant farmer and a sharecropper? (36e)

a)

Tenant farmers could sell all of their crops and make a profit while sharecroppers had to give a percentage of their crops to the landowner.

b)

Tenant farmers only grew cotton while sharecroppers had to grow whatever they were told by the landowner.

c)

Tenant farmers would own their land after a certain period of time while sharecroppers would never own their own land.

d)

Tenant farmers owned their land and crops while sharecroppers had to rent land and give away their crops.

68.

What are the dominant geographic features in the Blue Ridge region of Georgia? (30b)

a)

mountains

b)

swamps

c)

deserts

d)

plains

69.

The Savannah River forms a large portion of which of the following? (30c)

a)

Georgia's southwestern border

b)

Georgia's southeastern border

c)

Georgia's northwestern border

d)

Georgia's northeastern border

70.

Which statement BEST explains how Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport provides a continued boost to the state's economy? (49a)

a)

The airport offers international flights.

b)

The airport supports airline deregulation.

c)

The airport supports the easing of FAA restrictions.

d)

The airport brings many visitors and goods in and out of the state.

71.

Choose THREE ways Georgia's deepwater ports affect the state's economy

a)

They help to decrease international trade.

b)

They help Georgia import large quantities of goods.

c)

They help decrease employment in coastal communities.

d)

They help to create jobs in the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA).

e)

They help to promote job growth in the transportation industry.

72.

Which of the following regions would be MOST threatened by a hurricane? (30b)

a)

Piedmont

b)

Coastal Plain

c)

Appalachian Plateau

d)

Blue Ridge Mountains

73.

How does Interstate 95 MOST contribute to Georgia's domestic trade? (49a)

a)

It is a commercial link that helps people and goods travel up and down the eastern seaboard.

b)

It is a commercial link that helps companies disperse goods to all parts of the state.

c)

It is a commercial link that allows international products to get to stores in Georgia.

d)

It is a commercial link to the state's deepwater ports.

74.

Which term BEST explains the historical importance of the Fall Line? (30c)

a)

military fortifications

b)

transportation hubs

c)

cotton fields

d)

coal seams

75.

Which phrase BEST explains the importance of the Okefenokee Swamp? (30c)

a)

peat source

b)

water supply

c)

storm barrier

d)

wildlife refuge