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4th Six Weeks grade 8 Benchmark Review

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What effect did barbed wire fences have on the closing of open land in the Texas frontier?

a)

Kept the Indians off the land

b)

Made cattle drives dangerous for Ranchers

c)

Caused too much damage to horses

d)

Ranchers loved the invention of barbed wire

2.

Which freedom is NOT protected under the First Amendment?

a)

Freedom of Speech

b)

Freedom of Religion

c)

Freedom of Assembly

d)

Freedom of Education

3.

Who has the duty to interpret and clarify the meaning of the Amendments to the Constitution?

a)

ThePresident

b)

The Supreme Court

c)

Congress

d)

The Citizens

4.

One of the limitations placed on the Freedom of Religion is you...

a)

Can't practice your faith at night

b)

Can't pray by yourself in school

c)

Can't break the law when practicing your religion

d)

Cannot practice witchcraft or brujeria

5.

What limits are placed on the Freedom of Speech/Press?

a)

can't slander (lie) about a person

b)

Can't encourage riots or criminal acts

c)

Can't threaten anyone with violence

d)

All of the above

6.

Freedom of Assembly allows for people to gather

a)

inside private businesses

b)

even if they block traffic or entrances

c)

in public locations such as parks and public sidewalks

d)

All of the above

7.

To make a formal request asking the government to do something

a)

Assembly

b)

Petition

c)

Libel

d)

Slander

8.
Guarantees freedom of religion
a)
1st Amendment
b)
3rd Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
9.
Guarantees freedom of the press
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
10.
Guarantees freedom to assemble peacefully
a)
1st Amendment
b)
9th Amendment
c)
5th Amendment
d)
7th Amendment
11.
Forbids unlawful searches and seizures of persons, homes, and effects without a search warrant
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
12.
Guarantees the right of citizens to bear arms (own guns)
a)
2nd Amendment
b)
4th Amendment
c)
6th Amendment
d)
8th Amendment
13.

The Supreme Court issued its famous Marbury v. Madison ruling in what year?

a)

1800

b)

1803

c)

1805

14.

The Marbury v. Madison ruling marked the first time that

a)

the Supreme Court ever met to discuss a case

b)

the Supreme Court couldn't decide how to rule on a case

c)

the Supreme Court struck down an act of Congress for being unconstitutional

15.
Which court case establishes Judicial Review?
a)
Mculloh V Maryland
b)
Marbury V Madison
c)
Plessy V Ferguson
d)
Hamilton V Jefferson
16.
Wanted a country based on industry (manufacturing and selling goods)
a)
Federalist Party
b)
Democratic-Republican Party
17.
Supporters were businessmen, professionals, and large landowners
a)
Federalist Party
b)
Democratic-Republican Party
18.
Wanted a country based on farming and agrarian
a)
Federalist Party
b)
Democratic-Republican Party
19.
Thought that the state governments should be stronger than the national government
a)
Federalist Party
b)
Democratic-Republican Party
20.
Supporters were farmers and common people
a)
Federalist Party
b)
Democratic-Republican Party
21.
Why was the Bill of Rights added to the Constitution? 
a)
A.  To protect the rights of the federal government
b)
A.  To protect the rights of the state government 
c)
A.  To protect the rights of the people
d)
A.  To protect the rights of the slaves 
22.
“We the people of the United States, in Order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity…”In which document are these ideals described
a)
Articles of Confederation
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Declaration of Independence
d)
United States Constitution
23.
As Americans took over more and more land, what happened to Native Americans?
a)
They agreed to give up their land.
b)
They were given their choice of where to live.
c)
They were forced to live in reservations.
d)
They voluntarily moved to Canada and Mexico.
24.
What states were part of the Mexican Cession?
a)
Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania
b)
Louisiana, Arkansas, Alabama, Mississippi
c)
Oregon, Washington, Idaho
d)
California, New Mexico, Utah, Nevada
25.
The war with Mexico BEGAN with
a)
California's rebellion
b)
a border dispute in Texas
c)
the Battle of Buena Vista
d)
a US invasion of Mexico City
26.
Which of the following presidents purchased Louisiana?
a)
Washington
b)
Adams
c)
Jefferson
d)
Jackson
27.
How did the U.S. acquire Oregon? 
a)
treaty with the British
b)
war with England
c)
purchased from the British
d)
war with Mexico
28.
Why was the Gadsden Purchase added to the U.S. in 1853?
a)
it was needed for the building of a railroad
b)
it was a gift from Mexico
c)
it was part of the treaty with Mexico
d)
gold was discovered in that area
29.
Which of the following contributed to the westward expansion of the United States?
a)
European warships attacked the eastern seaboard, forcing citizens to move westward for safety.
b)
Most of the land east of the Mississippi River was not suitable for farming.
c)
Many Americans felt it was their right and duty to move westward.
d)
The standard of living on the Pacific Coast was very high, so many people wanted to move there.
30.
The philosophy of "Manifest Destiny" stated that American should expand from the Atlantic Ocean to the __________
a)
Mississippi River
b)
Pacific Ocean
c)
Rocky Mountains
d)
Great Lakes
31.
Name the piece of Land.
a)
Texas Annexation
b)
Mexican Cession 
c)
Louisiana Purchase 
d)
Florida Cession
32.
Name the piece of land.
a)
Mexican Cession
b)
Northwest Territory 
c)
Trans-Appalachian West 
d)
Oregon Country 
33.
Which of these would be the best title for the illustration above?
a)
Divine Nature
b)
Survival of the Fittest
c)
Universal Expansion
d)
Manifest Destiny
34.
What did the Louisiana Purchase of 1803, the annexation of Texas in 1845, and the Mexican War of 1846 have in common?
a)
They brought about a war with Spain.
b)
They increased the territory of the United States.
c)
Each resulted in territory annexed by the United States.
d)
Each involved land forcibly taken from Mexico.
35.
What is Manifest Destiny?
a)
The belief that it was America's destiny to control and civilize all of North America
b)
The belief that their destiny was to manifest
c)
A religious term used to explain how to be saved
36.
What was the name of the time period where people from all over flocked to California in search for gold?
a)
The Gold Rush
b)
The Gold Movement
c)
Goldilocks
d)
Gold Gathering
37.
 Why did the Pilgrims create the Mayflower Compact?
a)
 to show that they opposed representative government.
b)
to establish an orderly community
c)
 to reinforce the laws of England in the new colony
d)
 to guarantee universal religious tolerance in the colony
38.

"Whenever the govt becomes destructive, it is the right of the ppl to abolish it". What was the purpose of this quote?

a)

means the British govt should destroy all rebellions

b)

British govt ruled with authority over the colonies

c)

meant the colonists had the right to break away from Great Britain

d)

meant the colonists should continue to work w/the British govt

39.

Which quote from Declaration of Independence reflects the colonial complaint about no taxation w/o representation?

a)

"For cutting off our trade with all parts of the world"

b)

"for imposing taxes on us without our consent"

c)

"for depriving us of trial by jury"

d)

"for quartering large bodies of armed troops among us"

40.

"We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal & they are endowed by the creator w/certain unalienable rights that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness". How does this explain the idea of "natural rights"?

a)

natural rights are rights that every person are entitled to

b)

natural rights are those rights that can be taken away by a govt

c)

natural rights are any rights that are protected by law

d)

natural rights are rights that people have gained for themselves

41.

"We hold these truths to be self evident, that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness". What concept is described here?

a)

separation of powers

b)

natural rights

c)

bicameralism

d)

popular participation

42.
I wrote an important document that declared our independence from Britain. Visit my home in Monticello, VA.  Who am I?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
Thomas Jefferson
43.
American naval commander and war hero who is famously quoted saying "I have not yet begun to fight!".  Who am I?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
44.
African-American spy and war hero who helped the Americans achieve independence.  Who am I?
a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
45.

I was a dockworker and the first person to die at the Boston Massacre.  Who am I?

a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
46.
Revolutionary war hero who rode with Paul Revere to warn colonists of nearby British soldiers, later became 1st African-American to be elected to public office.  Who am I?
a)
Wentworth Cheswell
b)
James Armistead
c)
Crispus Attucks
d)
John Paul Jones
47.
I was an influential writer during the American Revolution who promoted independence, and was a member of the Daughters of Liberty.  Who am I?
a)
Mercy Otis Warren
b)
Pocahontas
c)
Martha Washington
d)
John Paul Jones
48.

I was wife to a famous Founding Father, and wrote to him saying "Remember the ladies...". I was an early advocate for women's rights! Who am I?

a)

Mercy Otis Warren

b)

Abigail Adams

c)

Martha Washington

d)

John Paul Jones

49.
I am a french soldier who became a major ally to the Continental Army, and buddies with George Washington!  Who am I?
a)
Bernardo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Solomon
d)
John Paul Jones
50.
I was a wealthy Jewish immigrant who helped finance the Continental Army.  Who am I?
a)
Bernardo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Solomon
d)
John Paul Jones
51.
Some call me the most gifted orator (speaker) of the Revolution.  "Give me liberty or give me death!" Who am I?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
George Mason
d)
George Washington
52.
C'mon colonists, do you really want to be with Great Britain after all those taxes???  Read my pamphlet Common Sense and see what I have to say. 'TIS TIME TO PART!  Who am I?
a)
Thomas Paine
b)
Patrick Henry
c)
George Mason
d)
George Washington
53.
Was the commander of the Continental Army, former British officer, rallied his troops at Valley Forge.  Who am I?
a)
George Washington
b)
John Adams
c)
Benedict Arnold
d)
Thomas Jefferson
54.

Lawyer, defended Boston soldiers after Boston Massacre, became a foreign diplomat to Britain after Rev. War. My wife wrote me famous words advocating for women's rights. Who am I?

a)

George Washington

b)

John Adams

c)

Benedict Arnold

d)

Thomas Jefferson

55.

Who ruled that "Georgia laws have no force [do not apply] in the Cherokee Nation"?

a)

Samuel Worcester

b)

John Marshall

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

William McIntosh

56.

Who said "John Marshall had rendered [made] his decision, let him enforce it"?

a)

John Marshall

b)

Samuel Worcester

c)

Andrew Jackson

d)

William McIntosh

57.

What was the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia?

a)

Georgia laws do NOT apply in the Cherokee Nation

b)

Cherokee must cede their lands to the Georgians

c)

all white missionaries must leave the Cherokee Nation

d)

Georgia has the right to distribute Cherokee lands using a lottery system

58.
The Supreme Court case ______ v. ______ established "Judicial Review".  This means that the Supreme Court had the final say on interpreting the Constitution.
a)
Marbury v. Madison
b)
Dred Scott v. Sandford
c)
The New York Times v. the U.S.
d)
Plessy v. Ferguson
59.
In _____v. _____, the Supreme Court ruled that Georgia had no right to remove the Cherokee and that the Cherokee legally owned the land.
a)
Miranda v. Arizona
b)
Worcester v. Georgia
c)
The U.S. v. Nixon
d)
SquarePants v. Krabs
60.
The Indian Territory, to which the Cherokee were removed during the Trail of Tears, is the modern-day state of...
a)
California
b)
Oklahoma
c)
Missouri
d)
New Mexico
61.

Name of the Congressional legislation (law passes by Congress) that allowed Georgia to forcibly remove the Creek and Cherokee from the state?

a)

Proclamation of 1763

b)

Cherokee Act

c)

Indian Removal Act

d)

Native American Act

62.
U.S. President who signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830 ordering ALL Native Americans to be relocated west of the Mississippi River.
a)
George Washington
b)
Thomas Jeffersom
c)
James Madison
d)
Andrew Jackson
63.
Which headline BEST represents the event that sealed the fate (doomed) the Cherokee?
a)
"Eli Whitney invents the cotton gin!"
b)
"Gold discovered in the north Georgia mountains!"
c)
"Chief William McIntosh signs the Treaty of Indian Springs!"
64.
Thousands of Cherokee did died of exposure, starvation, disease, & heartbreak on the Trail of Tears journey to the Indian Territory?
a)
true
b)
false
65.
___ founded Providence, Rhode Island.
a)
John Winthrop
b)
Roger Williams
c)
Thomas Hooker
d)
John Wheelright
66.

This person helped write the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut.

a)
Metacomet
b)
John Winthrop
c)
Thomas Hooker
d)
David Thomson
67.
The Great Compromise was a compromise between--
a)
Mass. Plan and New Jersey Plan
b)
Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan
c)
Virginia Plan and New York Plan
d)
Virginia Plan and Delaware Plan
68.
What kind of congress did the Great Compromise establish?
a)
1 House that controls everything
b)
2 Houses that have no power
c)
2 Houses that both vote on laws
d)
2 Houses that take turns being in charge
69.
The 3/5 Compromise settled the argument of--
a)
Representation in the Senate
b)
How slaves should be counted for representation
c)
How states should be represented
d)
Borders of states
70.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one is based on population?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress
71.
Congress is made up of two houses, which one has equal representation of 2 representatives per state?
a)
House of Burgesses
b)
Senate
c)
House of Representatives
d)
Continental Congress

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