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WorksheetsSTAAR REVIEW (3rd Benchmark) 8th Grade Social Studies
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 40mins
History and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most baneful foes of Republican government. . . . It is our true policy to steer clear of permanent alliances.
—President George Washington’s Farewell Address, 1796
The idea expressed in this quote is that the United States should avoid —
becoming involved in the political affairs of other countries
being a part of a global trade network
establishing U.S. territories overseas
allowing U.S. citizens to emigrate
Which numbered state did the United States acquire from Spain in 1819?
Florida
Illinois
Arizona
Oregon
The development of the factory system in the early 1800s caused —
A decrease in free trade between nations
an increase in government regulation of businesses
an increase in production levels
a decrease in immigration
Which of the following is most associated with the formation of the Democratic Party?
The election of Andrew Jackson as president
The use of protective tariffs
The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
The abolition movement
- Invention of the cotton gin
- Opening of lands along the Mississippi River
- Growing demand for inexpensive labor
Which change occurred as a direct result of these developments?
A reduction in the number of skilled workers in northern states
The expansion of manufacturing into the western territories
A reduction in trade with European countries
The expansion of slavery into newly acquired territories
(?) CAUSE -------------- EFFECT (The War of 1812)
French naval attacks on U.S. harbors
British invasions of countries allied with the United States
French embargoes on trade with the United States
British impressment of U.S. sailors
Population of Selected U.S. Cities, 1840–1870
Urban Area..................1840.........1850........1860.........1870
New York, NY............312,710....515,547.....813,669...942,292
Baltimore, MD..........102,313....169,054.....212,418...267,354
New Orleans, LA......102,193....116,375.....168,675...191,418
Philadelphia, PA.........93,665....121,376.....565,529...674,022
Boston, MA.................93,383....136,881....177,840....250,526
The statistics in this table illustrate population changes associated with —
the rise of industrialism in the United States
the establishment of a federal income tax
a prolonged food shortage in the United States
a lengthy war over disputed territory
Which of the following best completes the following list?
- Entrepreneurship
- Competition
- Private Property
- Profit Motive
- Consumer Choice
Free Enterprise System
Mercantilism
Federalism
Republicanism
Which of the following is the best example of an early U.S. struggle to define the domestic authority of the central government?
The XYZ Affair
The War of 1812
The Barbary Wars
The Whiskey Rebellion
'The Bills of Rights . . . are not only unnecessary in the proposed Constitution, but would even be dangerous.'
Those who agreed with this point of view were known as —
Minutemen
Loyalists
Federalists
Patriots
The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.
—U.S. Constitution, Tenth Amendment
What was the purpose of this amendment?
To encourage citizens to monitor the federal government
To prevent conflicts between state and local governments
To limit the authority of the federal government
To increase the participation of citizens in state government
Which law would be considered unconstitutional on the basis of First Amendment guarantees?
A ban on the publication of classified information by government employees
A requirement that church employees pay income tax
A requirement that churches get a permit before building a new chapel
A prohibition on electing religious leaders to government office
The production of goods moved from home businesses, where products were generally crafted by hand, to . . . production in factories. This revolution, which involved major changes in transportation, manufacturing, and communications, transformed the daily lives of Americans as much as . . . any single event in U.S. history.
—“The Industrial Revolution in the United States,” The Library of Congress
Which of the following was most responsible for the revolution described in this excerpt?
Expanded public education
Rapid technological innovation
Increased government spending
Rapid territorial expansion
EIGHTH AMENDMENT
- Excessive fines cannot be imposed
- Excessive bail cannot be required
- ?????????
Which sentence completes this diagram?
People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves
Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted
Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established
A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial
The completion of the Erie Canal played a key role in which development?
New York City becoming a vital commercial center with the country’s busiest seaport
New Orleans becoming a leader in manufacturing and overseas trade
Washington, D.C., becoming the cultural and political center of the nation
Boston becoming one of the country’s largest transportation hubs
The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that —
the federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws
a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threats
the federal government could raise tariffs to protect industries
a national court system was needed for resolving disputes between states
The organization of the first U.S. political parties resulted in large part from disagreements over which issue?
The purchase of the Louisiana Territory from France
The election of George Washington to a second term as president
The establishment of the First Bank of the United States
The attack on the Port of Tripoli in North Africa
The Great rule of conduct for us, in regard to foreign Nations is in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible. So far as we have already formed engagements let them be fulfilled, with perfect good faith. Here let us stop.
Which of the following is the source of this statement on foreign policy?
George Washington’s Farewell Address
The Monroe Doctrine
Abraham Lincoln’s first inaugural address
The Federalist Papers
In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court first stated the principle that —
only the courts may regulate interstate commerce
the president may veto federal legislation
the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional
only the president may issue an executive order
How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. economy?
Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth.
Small farmers benefited from higher export prices for grain crops.
The sale of treasury bonds to international companies was prohibited.
New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment
Which of these occurred during early U.S. industrialization?
Manufacturers instituted a five-day workweek.
Labor laws required factories to provide a safe working environment.
Workers were required to attend schools to develop technical skills.
Production of goods transitioned from homes to factories.
• Unreasonable searches and seizures are illegal.
• Search warrants may not be issued without probable cause.
• The place to be searched and the people or items to be seized must be described in a warrant.
Which amendment provides for the protections described in this list?
First Amendment
Fourth Amendment
Fifth Amendment
Tenth Amendment
The Twelfth Amendment established a new process for choosing a president and a vice president. The purpose of this amendment was to —
prevent the concentration of power in the executive branch
ease the eligibility requirements for holding federal office
keep state officials from exerting undue influence on presidential elections
reduce the likelihood of disputed outcomes in presidential elections
The first political parties in the United States formed mainly in response to disagreements
over —
taxation without representation
the doctrine of judicial review
territorial expansion to the west
the extent of federal power
What was a major result of the Missouri Compromise?
It increased the number of immigrants settling in northern states.
It provided financing for canal construction
It rapidly expanded railroad construction in southern states
It temporarily relieved sectional tensions.
Which of these is a guarantee in the First Amendment?
States have the power to regulate public education.
People can choose whether and how to participate in religious services.
Persons accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty
Citizens have the right to be judged by a jury of their peers.
In Marbury v. Madison, the Supreme Court established a principle that would eventually be used by all courts to —
strike down any law that the court deems unconstitutional
decide the outcome of contested election results
overturn any impeachment that the court deems unsupported by evidence
mediate disputes related to commerce between states
A certain small town has many choices for people who want to attend religious services, including two churches, a synagogue, a cathedral, a mosque, and a temple. These choices are protected by the —
First Amendment
Third Amendment
Sixth Amendment
Eighth Amendment
Leading Members of President George Washington's Cabinet:
- Secretary of State - Thomas Jefferson
- Secretary of the Treasury - Alexander Hamilton
Disagreements between these two cabinet members led to
the creation of reservations for American Indians
a struggle to ratify the Bill of Rights
the establishment of the first U.S. political parties
a compromise over slavery in western territories
The decision in Marbury v. Madison was significant in U.S. history because it —
reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs
reinforced federal authority over American Indian affairs
established the practice of judicial review by the Supreme Court
upheld the power of the Electoral College to choose the vice president
- The Whiskey Rebellion
- The Bank of the United States • The Alien and Sedition Acts
- Marbury v. Madison
This list provides examples of —
topics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention
domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republic
weaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederation
issues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendments
Factors That Contributed to Early Industrialization in the United States:
- An abundance of laborers
- The availability of capital
- ???????????
Which factor best completes this list?
New transportation systems
Increased government regulation
A decline in agricultural production
The growth of labor unions
That if any person shall write . . . any false, scandalous and malicious . . . writings against the government of the United States, or . . . stir up sedition within the United States . . . then such person . . . shall be punished by a fine not exceeding two thousand dollars, and by imprisonment not exceeding two years.
—An Act of the Fifth Congress of the United States, 1798
Which constitutional guarantee did this act violate?
Freedom of assembly
The right to due process
Freedom of the press
The right to a jury trial
- Job opportunities in cities increased.
- Agriculture became more mechanized
- Prices of consumer goods decreased.
These developments occurred as a result of increased —
Industrialization
Westward Migration
Expansion of U.S. territory
Government Regulation of Business
Which of these best summarizes the Monroe Doctrine?
The immigration of Europeans to the United States must be discouraged.
International peace can be maintained without complicated alliances.
The power to nullify federal laws is necessary to preserve sovereignty.
Further colonization of the Americas by European countries is prohibited.
JOHN MARSHALL
- Promoted the public good
- Maintained a strong sense of duty
- Used clear language to discuss complex issues
Which action should be added to this list?
Upheld the doctrine of states’ rights
Supported the popular election of Supreme Court justices
Allowed slavery to extend into western territories
Wrote the Supreme Court decision that established the principle of judicial review
How did the War of 1812 affect the U.S. economy?
The use of federal paper currency increased.
Agricultural imports increased
Imports of raw materials increased
Manufacturing increased
What was one major effect of the Erie Canal on the United States in the early nineteenth century?
The rapid growth of cities in the Northeast
A rise in cotton exports to the United Kingdom
An increase in the cost of shipping goods to Europe
A decrease in trade between settlers and American Indians
Fourth Amendment
The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause. . . .
The constitutional amendment excerpted above protects people in the United States from —
excessive fines for traffic violations
imprisonment for life without a jury trial
excessive surveillance by the government
conscription by the armed forces
Which headline provides the best example of a First Amendment guarantee in action?
“Religious University Forced to Close by State”
“Mormons Hold State Convention Downtown”
“Congress Declares a National Day of Remembrance”
“Protesters Arrested at Antiwar Rally”
