Worksheets8th Grade TCAP 2021
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 28mins
What is the primary reason for the founding of the Plymouth colony? [8.02]
to set up a religious colony separate from the Church of England
to make money off of gold discovered there
to establish a debtor colony
to expand Jamestown and grow more cash crops
Who founded Massachusetts Bay Colony in 1630? [8.03]
Separatists for religious purposes
Puritans for religious purposes
Entrepreneurs for economic purposes
Gentlemen for political gain
What is a theocracy? [8.03]
a daughter of a native american chief
a market where Africans were sold into slavery
government directed by religious principles
a government that exists to serve another country
What do Connecticut and Rhode Island have in common? [8.04]
both were founded by people that disagreed with Puritan leaders in Massachusetts Bay
both were founded in the same year
both were founded by the same person
both colonies are in the South and relied on growing cotton
The British colony functioned as a "buffer colony" to protect southern colonies from Spanish attacks: [8.07]
Ohio
Georgia
Florida
Tennessee
Which of the following best summarizes the goals of settling in North America for the British? [8.09]
Power, Glory, God.
Power, Glory, Mercantilism, Opportunity, Religious Freedom.
Mercantilism and Religious Freedom.
God, Glory, Gold.
What was the name of the Evangelical/Christian revival that swept Britain and the 13 colonies between 1730's and 1740's? [8.11]
The First Great Awakening
The American Revolution
The Albany Plan of Union
The Age of Enlightenment
Select the best TWO reasons for why this political cartoon was created in 1754? [8.14]
to persuade the colonists to unite in order to fight against the French
to convince England to support a unified colonial government
to scare Native Americans into becoming allies with the French
to convince women to join their husbands in supporting the Declaration of Independence
8.17:
_____________ and _____________ was the start of the American Revolution. Also known as "The Shot Heard Round the World."
Lexington
Concord
Trenton
Princeton
8.18: (choose 3 answers)
"We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all_________ are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with certain_________ rights; that among these are life, _________ and the pursuit of happiness.
men
unalienable
liberty
civil
8.19:
This was the term given to those that supported the British.
Loyalist
Patriot
Mercenary
Traitor
8.20:
_____________ is a unique battle. It was one of the few major battles fought entirely between Americans (Loyalists & Patriots): no ___________ troops served here.
Kings Mountain
British
Battle of Yorktown
French
8.20:
After the American victory at Saratoga, the _________ decided to support the Americans with military aid.
French
Spanish
British
Indians
The best definition for Federalism is...
power split between states and federal government
all power in one place
a loose alliance of states
balancing our all three branches of government
The idea that government authority comes from people who have agreed to be governed. (Rule by the people)
Checks and balances
Federalism
Popular sovereignty
Separation of powers
What is a precedent?
something done or said that becomes an example for others to follow
a tax on imported goods
a political party that believes in a strong central government
a settlement of a dispute where each side gives up some demands
Tennessee could become a state in 1795 because
it had a large enough trail base for statehood
it had a large enough population for statehood
it had a large enough game population for statehood
it had a large enough congress following for statehood
What is the name of the first 10 amendments?
Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Bill of Rights
Articles of Confederation
The belief that the government's powers should change or adapt to fit the needs of the country's current situation.
Loose Interpretation
Strict Interpretation
Flexible Interpretation
Rigid Interpretation
Why is the Election of 1800 significant? [8.29]
the results led to war with Britain and France
George Washington was elected to a third term
power peacefully transferred from one political party to another
it was called the "Corrupt Bargain"
What is the significance of Marbury v. Madison (1803)? [8.29]
the deal allowed the U.S. to obtain territory
the treaty ended the War of 1812
the case made James Madison the 3rd President
the case established judicial review
From the following five events, which FOUR (4) are major events during Thomas Jefferson's presidency? [8.30]
Conflict with Barbary Pirates
the Embargo Act
the Louisiana Purchase
the Lewis and Clark Expedition
the War of 1812
The cartoon here best represents which one of the following? [8.33]
the Star-Spangled Banner
the War of 1812
Monroe Doctrine (1823)
the Declaration of Independence (1776)
What was the Result of Nat Turner's Rebellion?
The US Government feared that slaves would want to be government funded for minimum wadge
White northerners feared that more slaves would escape to the north so they designed railroads to help them on their journey
White southerners feared that more slaves would revolt so they passed even stricter slave laws to prevent slaves from meeting or planning revolts
Enslaved children feared that they would no longer have the right to be a slave
The 2 types of changes in technology during the Industrial revolution in the North
Water and Horse
Horse and Steam
Steam and Water
What of the following is NOT an effect of the New Technology in the American Industrial Revolution?
Cities growing large
Uneven distribution of wealth
3 economic classes being formed
population shifting from cities to rural areas
Mass production means....
to make large amounts using machinery
to make large amounts using slaves
to make smaller amounts at home
to make smaller amount slowly
Vocabulary:
the change from manual production to machine-powered factory production that started in England in the late 18th century and spread to other places and brought transformation in economy, society, and technology.
Industrial Revolution
American Revolution
Agricultural Revolution
French Revolution
How did new transportation impact people?
It made people dislike each other daily
It made travel slower
It made it faster and easier to travel
It made people mad at the slaves
8.41
The U.S. ____________ and ___________ movements were both greatly influenced by the Second Great Awakening. (choose 2)
temperance
abolitionist
prohibition
nationalism
capitalist
The Tennessee Constitution of 1834 gave white men without property the right to vote
True
False
McCulloch v. Maryland allowed the Judicial branch to strengthen because
Chief Justice John Marshall liked the state powers more
the state government got more power over the federal government
the federal government got more power over state government
Chief Justice John Marshall liked the interstate commerce clause
What was the importance of the Election of 1828?
Andrew Jackson was lobbied for by John Quincy Adams
the corrupt bargain set a precedent for future congress members
the spoils system set a precedent for future presidents
Henry Clay was the most powerful congressman of all time
The Compromise of 1850 admitted _________ as a free state.
Arizona
California
New Mexico
Utah
In the Dred Scott case, the Supreme Court ruled that slaves...
were NOT citizens of the U.S.
had NO right to sue in court.
were considered to be the property of their owner.
ALL choices
