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WorksheetsSemester Review 2 2019 Grade 8
Total questions: 92
Worksheet time: 3hrs 43mins
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Class
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1.
Why were the Mid-Atlantic colonies nicknamed "the Bread Basket?"
a)
The rich soil allowed for the growth of many types of grain.
b)
The colonists there ate bread and other grains with every meal.
c)
They purchased more bread than any other colonial region.
2.
How did the Middle Colonies' geography affect its economy?
a)
The cold temperatures pushed colonists to resort to fishing and shipbuilding.
b)
The abundant trees provided excellent shade for livestock so they wouldn't overheat.
c)
The fertile soil made it possible to grow an abundance of grains.
d)
The hot, humid climate allowed for the growth of many cash crops.
3.
How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?
a)
Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.
b)
Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.
c)
Natural harbors allowed for easy trading between colonies & countries.
d)
Extreme climates limited productivity.
4.
The Southern colonial region was defined by --
a)
factories, rocky soil, and long winters.
b)
hot and humid climate, factories, and the growth of grain.
c)
hot and humid climate, the growth of cash crops, and fertile land.
d)
cold harsh winters, sandy coasts, and ship building.
5.
The long growing season and fertile soil of the Southern colonies led to the development of ________ that produced cash crops for Great Britain.
a)
factories
b)
plantations
c)
forests
d)
small farms
6.
Jack was a shipbuilder living in Massachusetts. He lived in a _______ colony.
a)
New England
b)
Royal
c)
Southern
7.
Which are the Middle Colonies?
a)
Main, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island
b)
Georgia, South Carolina, and Virginia
c)
Pennsylvania, New York, and New Jersey
8.
Which colonial region was settled by Puritans and Pilgrims seeking religious freedom?
a)
New England
b)
Southern
c)
Middle
d)
Backcountry
9.
Which colonial region was settled by people with many different cultural and religious backgrounds?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
Backcountry
10.
Which colonial region contained rocky soil and cold climate?
a)
New England
b)
Middle
c)
Southern
d)
Backcountry
11.
Which colonists were farmers and plantation owners who grew cotton and tobacco?
a)
New England
b)
Southern
c)
Middle
d)
Backcountry
12.
Which group are the Middle colonies?
a)
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Massachuttes
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Massachuttes
b)
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
c)
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
New Jersey
d)
California
Arizona
New Mexico
Washington
Arizona
New Mexico
Washington
13.
Which group are the Southern colonies?
a)
Connecticut
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Massachuttes
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Massachuttes
b)
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia
Maryland
Georgia
c)
Pennsylvania
Delaware
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
New Jersey
d)
Florida
Georgia
Louisiana
Alabama
Georgia
Louisiana
Alabama
14.
Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?"
a)
James Madison
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
George Washington
d)
William Paterson
15.
What was America's first attempt to establish a workable framework for government?
a)
Declaration of Independence
b)
Mayflower Compact
c)
United States Constitution
d)
Articles of Confederation
16.
The 3/5 Compromise settled the question of
a)
how taxes would be levied on states.
b)
how slaves would be counted for representation.
c)
how many Senators each state would receive.
d)
how many states were needed to ratify the Constitution.
17.
The Articles of Confederation reserved most power to
a)
the states.
b)
the Executive Branch.
c)
the Legislative Branch.
d)
the Supreme Court.
18.
This group created essays that tried to convince people to vote for ratification of the Constitution
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-federalist
19.
Alexander Hamilton was in this group.
a)
Federalist
b)
Anti-federalist
20.
How many branches of government were there under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
One
b)
Two
c)
Three
21.
No one part of the government can get too powerful because of this.
a)
Checks and balances
b)
liberty
c)
amendments
d)
ratification
22.
The division of power between all three branches.
a)
cabinet
b)
Federalism
c)
Checks and balances
d)
Separation of powers
23.
Tax on imported goods
a)
Bonds
b)
Tariffs
c)
Debt
d)
Revenue
24.
Who created the national bank in order to help with the nation's national debt?
a)
Hamilton
b)
Jefferson
c)
Washington
d)
Adams
25.
An action that is used as an example or guide for future actions
a)
precedent
b)
president
c)
foreign policy
d)
edict
26.
One of the most important powers given to the Supreme Court is judicial review. What is judicial review?
a)
the power of the court to choose who will be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court
b)
the court has the power to impeach the President
c)
the power to review all laws to make sure they do not violate the Constitution
d)
the ability to fire any public employee
27.
In 1803, President Jefferson signed a very important land deal. How did the Louisiana Purchase affect the size of the United States?
a)
it was roughly the same size as the original 13 colonies
b)
it was the size of the entire North American continent
c)
when it was signed, the Louisiana Territory nearly doubled the size of the U.S.
d)
the Territory included Florida, California and Georgia
28.
What was President Jefferson after when he ended up with the entire Louisiana Territory?
a)
He wanted to own the Mississippi
b)
He wanted control over the city of St. Louis
c)
He wanted to kick Spain out of North America
d)
He wanted control over New Orleans
29.
What did the embargo do?
a)
it allowed pirates to enter the US
b)
the embargo benefitted U.S. merchants because they could trade with whoever they wanted
c)
the embargo prevented sailors for talking to the President
d)
the embargo stopped trade with all foreign countries
30.
Andrew Jackson became a hero in the Battle of New Orleans. What made the Battle of New Orleans different from all the other battles?
a)
the Americans lost the battle
b)
the battle was fought two weeks after the peace treaty was signed
c)
Britain received help from France and Russia
d)
the American general, Andrew Jackson, surrendered to the British
31.
What did the Monroe Doctrine say?
a)
Monroe said that S. America was going to be added to the United States
b)
Monroe told European countries to stay out of the Americas
c)
Monroe said that the Western Hemisphere had the best countries of the world
d)
He said that the United States should just give money to help Australia
32.
What was the main purpose of the of the Monroe Doctrine?
a)
Limit European influence in the Americas
b)
Stake a claim to Mexican territory
c)
Establish full control over Canada
d)
Establish control over Europe
33.
Define boycott.
a)
An organized campaign to refuse to buy certain products
b)
import tax
c)
Citizen soldiers who could be ready to fight at a minute's notice
d)
to surrender
34.
Who was involved in the Boston Tea Party?
a)
Sons of Liberty
b)
Native Americans
c)
British soldiers
d)
King George III
35.
What are militia?
a)
People who are ready to fight in minutes
b)
Everyday people training for battle
c)
Soldiers coming from England
d)
Lobsterbacks
36.
What term best fits the following definition -
People allowing other people to think or practice other religions and beliefs.
People allowing other people to think or practice other religions and beliefs.
a)
Religious Freedom
b)
Religious Toleration
c)
Religious Seperatism
d)
Religious Liberty
37.
What term best fits the following definition -
The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World in the 15th and 16th centuries
The widespread transfer of plants, animals, culture, human populations, technology, and ideas between the Americas and the Old World in the 15th and 16th centuries
a)
Old World
b)
New World
c)
Age of Discovery
d)
Columbian Exchange
38.
What term best fits the following definition -
An agreement reached by the Pilgrims on the ship the Mayflower in 1620, just before they landed at Plymouth Rock.
An agreement reached by the Pilgrims on the ship the Mayflower in 1620, just before they landed at Plymouth Rock.
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Mayflower Compact
39.
What term best fits the following definition -
early colonial constitution that established a rule of law that governed the towns of Wethersfield, Windsor, and Hartford, beginning in 1639.
early colonial constitution that established a rule of law that governed the towns of Wethersfield, Windsor, and Hartford, beginning in 1639.
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Mayflower Compact
40.
What term best fits the following definition -
1 :a charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede. 2 :a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
1 :a charter of liberties to which the English barons forced King John to give his assent in June 1215 at Runnymede. 2 :a document constituting a fundamental guarantee of rights and privileges.
a)
English Bill of Rights
b)
Fundamental Orders of Connecticut
c)
Magna Carta
d)
Mayflower Compact
41.
What term best fits the following definition -
An estate on which cash crops such as indigo, cotton, and tobacco are cultivated.
An estate on which cash crops such as indigo, cotton, and tobacco are cultivated.
a)
Farm
b)
Manor
c)
Hacienda
d)
Plantation
42.
What term best fits the following definition -
Produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower.
Produced for its commercial value rather than for use by the grower.
a)
Cash Crop
b)
Mericantilism
c)
Revenue Crop
d)
Harvest
43.
What term best fits the following definition -
System of trading in which a country pays for its imports from one country by its exports to another.
System of trading in which a country pays for its imports from one country by its exports to another.
a)
Triangular Trade
b)
Pacific Passage
c)
Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade
d)
Middle Passage
44.
What term best fits the following definition -
Founded by Lord Baltimore in 1634 as a refuge for English Roman Catholics.
Founded by Lord Baltimore in 1634 as a refuge for English Roman Catholics.
a)
Georgia
b)
Maryland
c)
Pennsylvania
d)
Massachusetts Bay Colony
45.
What term best fits the following definition -
Founded by James Oglethorpe as a debtor colony.
Founded by James Oglethorpe as a debtor colony.
a)
Georgia
b)
Maryland
c)
Pennsylvania
d)
Massachusetts Bay Colony
46.
What term best fits the following definition -
A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.
A condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, or trouble.
a)
Refugee
b)
Refuge
c)
Haven
d)
Heaven
47.
What term best fits the following definition -
A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
A person who has been forced to leave their country in order to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster.
a)
Refugee
b)
Refuge
c)
Haven
d)
Heaven
48.
What term best fits the following definition -
Colony founded by Roger Williams and Anne Hutchison for religious freedom.
Colony founded by Roger Williams and Anne Hutchison for religious freedom.
a)
Massachusetts Bay
b)
Rhode Island (Providence Plantation)
c)
Plymouth Plantation
d)
Connecticut
49.
What term best fits the following definition -
An implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits.
An implicit agreement among the members of a society to cooperate for social benefits.
a)
Social Contract
b)
Doctrine of Natural Rights
c)
Doctrine of the Elect
d)
Covenant of Grace
50.
Under the Articles of Confederation, how many votes did each state get when voting on a new law?
a)
Zero
b)
One
c)
Two
d)
Three
51.
Anti-Federalists preferred a strong ____________ government.
a)
National
b)
State
c)
Central
d)
Republican
52.
What was the position of the group known as the Federalists?
a)
they supported a new Constitution
b)
they questioned the justice of slavery
c)
the feared the power of the national government
d)
the believed that states should have equal representation
53.
This diagram reflects which of these political concepts?
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Multi-Party Democracy
54.
Individual rights, as defined by the U.S. Constitution, are rights the government -
a)
made to diminish states' rights.
b)
created to expand its power.
c)
used to solidify the Union.
d)
cannot legally infringe (take away) upon
55.
The U.S. government can have no powers or responsibilities beyond those assigned in the U.S. Constitution.
This best describes which of the following ideas?
This best describes which of the following ideas?
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Limited Government
d)
Freedom of Religion
56.
Which branch of the U.S. government best represents the principle of Republicanism?
a)
The Executive Branch including the President.
b)
The Judicial Branch including the Supreme Court.
c)
The Legislative Branch including Congress.
d)
The Executive Branch including the Cabinet.
57.
The U.S. Constitution established Checks and Balances to -
a)
make a break from the British Parliamentary system
b)
keep any branch from becoming more powerful than the others.
c)
strengthen the influence of the Federal government.
d)
facilitate public elections in the United States.
58.
This amendment to the U.S. Constitution best reflects which two democratic principles of the U.S. system of government?
a)
Republicanism and Popular Sovereignty
b)
Federalism and Limited Government
c)
Chacks and Balances, and Separation of Powers
d)
Individual Rights and Popular Sovereignty
59.
" We the People" is what part of the constitution
a)
Principle
b)
Preamble
c)
Amendment
60.
The national government is divided into three branches would be what
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
61.
The state and government share power with certain things is what
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Federalism
c)
Limited Government
62.
The president can appoint a cabinet is part of what
a)
Limited Government
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Separation of Powers
63.
When people vote in an election it shows what principle
a)
Federalism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Popular Sovereignty
64.
The Senate can refuse to approve the president's choice for a Supreme Court Justice ... is what
a)
Limited Government
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and balances
65.
What describes the basic structure, jobs and powers of the government
a)
Amendments
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Constitution
66.
By their use of the term republic, the Framers had in mind a government ruled by
a)
Anyone other than a King
b)
Representatives elected by the people
c)
The educated and powerful
d)
The direct votes of the people
67.
The statement in the Preamble "We the People" expresses the principle
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Federalism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Checks and Balances
68.
The Branch with the Power to veto a bill passed by Congress is
a)
Judicial Branch
b)
Executive Branch
c)
Legislative Branch
d)
National Government
69.
A state having the power to run their own school system is an example of
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Rule of Law
d)
Separation of Powers
70.
Powers held by both state and federal governments such as to tax are called
a)
Concurrent Powers
b)
Expressed Powers
c)
Implied Powers
d)
Preexisting Powers
71.
The Framers of the Constitution took the idea of separation of powers from?
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
Voltaire
d)
Montesquieu
72.
The President and all other gov't officials must obey the law as do all American citizens.
a)
Federalism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Popular Sovereignty
73.
New York State cannot sign a treaty with any foreign country.
a)
Republicanism
b)
Federalism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
74.
The President can veto a bill that has been approved by Congress
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Separation of Powers
75.
The President is commander in chief of the military
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Republicanism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
76.
Identify the following Supreme Court Case - The state attempted to impede operation of a branch of the Second Bank of the United States by imposing a tax on all notes of banks not chartered within the state's boundaries.
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
McCulocch v. Maryland
c)
Gibbons v. Ogden
d)
Dred scot v. Sandford
77.
Who is most associated with the separation of church and state in American History?
a)
Roger Williams
b)
Thomas Paine
c)
Cotton Mather
d)
Benjamin Franklin
78.
Who was the Black American who acted as a spy for the Revolutionary Army during the American revolution?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
James Armistead
c)
Marquis de Lafayette
d)
Molly Pitcher
79.
Who was the French Aristocrat who commanded troops against the British in the American revolution?
a)
Marquis de Lafayette
b)
Baron Von STeuben
c)
James Armistead
d)
Henry Wordsworth
80.
Place the first five presidents in the correct chronological order
a)
Washinton
Jefferson
Adams
Monroe
Madison
Jefferson
Adams
Monroe
Madison
b)
Washinton
Adams
Jefferson
Monroe
Madison
Adams
Jefferson
Monroe
Madison
c)
Washington
Madison
Monroe
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Adams
Jefferson
d)
Washington
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Adams
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
81.
In what year was Marbury v. Madison decided?
a)
1800
b)
1803
c)
1824
d)
1828
82.
Which future president acted as a model of civic virtue when he defended British soldier's rights to a fair trial following the Boston Massacre?
a)
John Adams
b)
Thomas Jefferson
c)
James Madison
d)
James Monroe
83.
Who is credited with introducing Indigo to the Carolina's?
a)
James Armistead
b)
Eliza Lucas Pinkney
c)
Benjamin Franklin
d)
Anthony Ashley Cooper
84.
What Amendment was drafted to protect Americans right to privacy after the English had searched homes without a warrant?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
85.
What Amendment protects a person's right to own a firearm?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
86.
Where did General Washington camp his men in the Winter of 1777-1778?
a)
Boston
b)
Valley Forge
c)
Princeton
d)
Lexington
87.
Many of the protests following the passage of the Intolerable Acts were examples of ____________
a)
Boycotts
b)
Sit Ins
c)
Civil Jurisprudence
d)
Civil Disobedience
88.
What significant event occurred in 1776?
a)
Jamestown was founded
b)
The 13 colonies declared independence from Britain
c)
The Founders met i8n Pennsylvania to draft the Constituion
d)
Thomas Jefferson wrote "Common Sense"
89.
In what year was the Federal Constitution ratified?
a)
1776
b)
1787
c)
1800
d)
1803
90.
What was an effect of the Great Compromise?
a)
The inclusion of a Supreme Court
b)
The Electoral College
c)
A Bill of Rights
d)
A Bicameral Legislature
91.
How did delegates to the Constitutional Convention account for the practice of slavery when determining representation in Congress?
a)
The number of free people was used
b)
The number of free men and women that owned property was added together
c)
The number of free people was added to the three-fifths the number of enslaved people.
d)
The number of free people was added to the number of all enslaved people.
92.
What document stated that the Americas would be closed to all future European colonization?
a)
Madison Doctrine
b)
Jefferson Doctrine
c)
Monroe Doctrine
d)
Jackson Doctrine
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