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8th Grade U.S. History 4/13/2023

Total questions: 136

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A transfer of plants, animals, and diseases between the Western and Eastern hemispheres.
a)
Mercantilism
b)
Colombian Exchange
c)
Treaty of Tordesillas
d)
Spanish Armada
2.
How did the Colombian Exchange affect Europe?
a)
They died from diseases from America
b)
Sailors were lost at sea
c)
New Crops were introduced
d)
Sailors were killed by Pirates
3.
An economic system that increased money in a country’s treasury by creating trade.
a)
Colombian Exchange
b)
Spanish Armada
c)
Mercantilism
d)
Treaty of Tordesillas
4.

The sponsoring of overseas ventures and colonization by the monarch and/or private investors.

a)

Triangular Trade

b)

Joint Stock Company

c)

Headright System

d)

Mayflower Compact

5.

Labor contract in which a person agreed to work for a landowner for 4-7 years in order to receive safe passage from Europe to Colonial America.

a)

Traingular Trade

b)

Headright System

c)

Indentured Servitude

d)

Half-Way Covenant

6.

Religious revival in Colonial America that consisted of open-air sermons on the evils of Colonial America and the path to salvation.

a)

Great Awakening

b)

Quakers

c)

Great Migration

d)

English Restoration

7.

The first form of self governance by colonists in Colonial America

a)

Constitution

b)

Articles of Confederation

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Virginia Company Charter

8.

The following Colonial Region was known as the "Bread" Colonies for their Wheat/Rye/Grain plantations:

a)

West Indies

b)

Southern Colonies

c)

Northern/New England Colonies

d)

Middle Colonies

9.
What was the primary industry of the Jamestown colony?
a)
Cotton
b)
Tobacco
c)
Slaves
d)
Wheat
10.
On what part of the Triangular Trade did slaves come to America?
a)
Slave Trade
b)
Columbian Exchange
c)
Middle Passage
d)
Atlantic Ocean
11.
Why were the British passing the taxes and acts on the colonies?
a)
To pay off the debt from the French & Indian War
b)
To exercise control over France
c)
To instigate a war with the American colonies
d)
To make up the revenue lost from the Indian Colony
12.
What was the primary problem with the Federal Government under the Articles of Confederation?
a)
It was too strong
b)
It was too weak 
c)
The states did not have enough power
d)
The Federal government was collecting too many taxes
13.
What was Washington's message in his Farewell Address?
a)
Side with France in the upcoming war between Britain and France
b)
Keep the British close
c)
Avoid permanent alliances and political parties
d)
Peacefully transition from his presidency
14.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

18.
Which of the following is the most important reason why Pilgrims came to America?
a)
 gold
b)
trade
c)
land
d)
religious freedom
19.
When did Mayflower come to America?
a)
1500
b)
1620
c)
1492
d)
1410
20.
By 1643, 20,000 Puritans were living in Massachusetts Bay.  This is known as the ___.
a)
Great Migration
b)
Arrival
c)
Manifest Destination
21.

Which colonial region had a long cold winter and rocky soil?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

West Indies

22.

Which Colonial region had the most diverse population?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

West Indies

23.

Which Colonial region produced cash crops such as tobacco, cotton and indigo (two correct answers)?

a)

New England Colonies

b)

Middle Colonies

c)

Southern Colonies

d)

West Indies

24.

In what year was Magna Carta signed?

a)

1215

b)

1607

c)

1619

d)

1620

25.

In what year were the first African slaves introduced into British North America?

a)

1215

b)

1607

c)

1619

d)

1620

26.

Who was the the primary author of the Fundamental Orders of Connecticut?

a)

Thomas Hooker

b)

William Penn

c)

Baron de Montesquieu

d)

John Locke

27.

Who was the the primary founder of Pennsylvania?

a)

Thomas Hooker

b)

William Penn

c)

Baron de Montesquieu

d)

John Locke

28.

Limited the power of the king. Inspired the limited powers of the American Presidency.

a)

English Bill of RIghts

b)

Magna Carta

c)

Mayflower Compact

d)

Fundamental Orders of Connecticut

29.

What was Anne Hutchison's opinion that was different from other colonists?

a)

Anne Hutchison had a different opinion about religion and it caused her to be exiled.

b)

Anne Hutchison did not believe that men should be in charge of women, and it caused her to be put in prison.

c)

Anne Hutchison had a different opinion about how many children she was allowed to have, and this caused her many problems.

d)

Anne Hutchison wanted to move back to England because she did not agree that the colonists should trade with the American Indians.

30.
During the French and Indian War, the British and French were fighting over control of which area?
a)
Mississippi River Valley
b)
Ohio River Valley
c)
Connecticut River Valley
d)
Pennsylvania River Valley
31.
Who was the young military leader from Virginia who fought in the French and Indian war?
a)
William Pitt
b)
Edward Braddock
c)
King George II
d)
George Washington 
32.
What was the main cause of the French and Indian War?
a)
The French and British claimed the same land.
b)
The French and Indians claimed the same land.
c)
The Indians and British claimed the same land.
d)
The Indians wouldn't sell their land.
33.
What ended the French and Indian War?
a)
Treaty of Paris 1763
b)
Proclamation of 1763
c)
Treaty of Versialle
d)
Proclamation of France defeat 1763
34.
This diagram reflects which of these political concepts?
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Direct Democracy
d)
Multi-Party Democracy
35.
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
36.

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? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Checks and Balances
Separation of Powers
Limited Government
Freedom of Religion
37.
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.
38.
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.
39.
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
40.
"True Republicanism is sovereignty of the people.  There are natural and [unalienable] rights which an entire nation has no right to violate."     - Marquis de Lafeyette
According to this quote, which of the following principles of the Constitution BEST supports Lafayette's point of view?
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Individual Rights
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
41.

" We the People" is what part of the constitution (a)  

Choose from the below words
Principle
Preamble
Amendment
42.
The people rule would be what
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of powers
c)
Popular Sovereignty
43.

The national government is divided into three branches would be what (a)  

Choose from the below words
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
44.
The state and government share power with certain things is what
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Federalism
c)
Limited Government
45.
The president can appoint a cabinet is part of what
a)
Limited Government
b)
Checks and balances
c)
Separation of Powers
46.
When people vote in an election it shows what principle
a)
Federalism
b)
Limited Government
c)
Popular Sovereignty
47.
Freedom of speech is part of what principle
a)
Limited Government
b)
Federalism
c)
Separation of Powers
48.
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
49.
What describes the basic structure, jobs and powers of the government
a)
Amendments
b)
Bill of Rights
c)
Constitution
50.
If the justice system finds something to be unconstitutional and vetoes a laws ... it would be part of
a)
Checks and Balances
b)
Federalism
c)
Popular Sovereignty
51.
Separation of powers and federalism are constitutional principles that
a)
increase the power of the federal government at the expense of state powers
b)
settle disputes between state and national officials
c)
ensure legislative and executive equality
d)
establish limits on the powers of the US government
52.
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
53.
The Purpose of Checks and Balances is to prevent
a)
Any branch from becoming too powerful
b)
People from losing their rights.
c)
States from losing more power
d)
The government from changing the Constitution 
54.
Which of these is an example of the ability of Congress to check another branch?
a)
Appointing Judges
b)
Approving Judges nominated by the President
c)
Judicial Review
d)
Veto Power
55.

The statement in the Preamble "We the People" expresses the principle (a)  

Choose from the below words
Popular Sovereignty
Federalism
Separation of Powers
Checks and Balances
56.
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
57.

A state having the power to run their own school system is an example of (a)  

Choose from the below words
Checks and Balances
Federalism
Rule of Law
Separation of Powers
58.
Which principle in the Constitution describes how power is shared between the national government and the states?
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Limited Government
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Federalism
59.

Powers held by both state and federal governments such as to tax are called (a)  

Choose from the below words
Concurrent Powers
Expressed Powers
Implied Powers
Preexisting Powers
60.
The Framers of the Constitution took the idea of separation of powers from?
a)
John Locke
b)
Thomas Hobbes
c)
Voltaire
d)
Montesquieu
61.
Congress approved President Ronald Reagan's appointment of Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court.
a)
Federalis
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
LImited Gov't
d)
Republicanism
62.
Congress makes laws for the nation
a)
separation of powers
b)
federalism
c)
popular sovereignty
d)
individual rights
63.
Massachusetts must respect the laws of Connecticut and distant Alaska
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Popular Sovereignty
c)
Federalism
d)
Republicanism
64.
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
65.
New York State cannot sign a treaty with any foreign country.
a)
Republicanism
b)
Federalism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Separation of Powers
66.
the powers of the national government are distributed amongst three branches
a)
Separation of powers
b)
limited government
c)
individual rights
d)
popular sovereignty
67.
The President can veto a bill that has been approved by Congress
a)
Federalism
b)
Republicanism
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Separation of Powers
68.
The President is commander in chief of the military
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Republicanism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
69.
Congress cannot pass a law that limits freedom of speech
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Individual Rights
d)
Checks and balances
70.
Voters in Illinois elected the first African-American woman senator in 1992.
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Federalism
c)
Limited Government
d)
Checks and Balances
71.
 The government cannot arrest a person unless there is good reason to believe that they have violated the law.
a)
Individual rights
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Republicanism
d)
Popular Sovereignty
72.
The Supreme Court interprets the law
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
73.
"…the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Individual Rights
74.
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
75.
"The powers not delegated to the United States… are reserved to the States respectively…"
a)
Republicanism
b)
Federalism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Checks and Balances
76.
"The President… shall have Power, by which the Advice and Consent of the Senate, to make Treaties, provided two-thirds of the Senators present concur."
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Individual Rights
77.
The United States may not restrict your freedom of religion, assembly, press, petition, or speech
a)
Limited Government
b)
Individual Rights
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Republicanism
78.
The Constitution outlines our government and restricts its powers
a)
Separation of Powers
b)
Checks and Balances
c)
Limited Government
d)
Individual Rights
79.
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
80.
The president of the United States has to follow the same laws as everyone else
a)
Limited Government
b)
Individual Rights
c)
Popular Sovereignty
d)
Republicanism
81.
Ted Cruz (Texas) was elected to the United States Senate in 2012
a)
Republicanism
b)
Federalism
c)
Separation of Powers
d)
Checks and Balances
82.
a)
Federalism
b)
Separation of Powers
c)
Checks and Balances
d)
Limited Government
83.
"Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed"
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
84.
"The House of Representatives shall be composed of Members chosen every second Year by the People"
a)
Popular Sovereignty
b)
Republicanism
c)
Federalism
d)
Separation of Powers
85.
Which principal in the US Constitution most closely reflects the concept of democracy?    
a)
  Presidential elections must be held every four years
b)
the President is required to inform Congress about the State of the Union
c)
People ae the main source of all government powers
d)
the govrnment must provide free public education
86.

Why were the French willing to help the colonists in their fight against Britain?

a)

The French wanted to gain control of the thirteen colonies themselves.

b)

The colonists were willing to pay the French for all of their services.

c)

There were strong hostilities between the French and the British.

d)

The colonists had a lot to teach the French soldiers and generals.

87.

Which person was killed in the Boston Massacre and later became a symbol of the Abolitionist movement? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Peter Salam
Patrick Henry
Martha Washington
Crispus Attucks
88.

Who was the monarch of Britain in the time leading up to and during the American Revolution? (a)  

Choose from the below words
King James III
King George III
Queen Elizabeth II
King Louis IV
89.

Which founding father held the role of lead military general during the American Revolutionary War?

a)

Paul Revire

b)

George Washington

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

Benjamin Franklin

90.

Which of the following was the main reason that American colonists opposed the Stamp Act of 1765?

a)

The act was taxation without representation.

b)

The act was passed by the king, not Parliament.

c)

The tax was a large amount of money.

d)

The tax was not imposed on the wealthy.

91.

How did the colonist protest against the tea tax?

a)

Dressed up like Native Americans

b)

Boston Massacre

c)

Didn't pay the tax on the East India Tea

d)

Dumped tea into Boston harbor

92.

What does this political poster represent?

a)

The Colonies needed to be united

b)

Colonies need to be independent

c)

Serpents can grow back together

d)

Ben Franklin didn't know why he made this

93.

Life, Liberty and the pursuit of happiness are? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Bill of Rights
Freedom to Live
Will Smiths movie
Unalienable Rights
94.
What act was the cause of the Boston Tea party?
a)
The Townshend act
b)
Tea Act
c)
Sugar Act
95.

What did the Stamp Act tax? (a)  

Choose from the below words
paper and documents
houses
farm animals
imports
96.
Why were the Intolerable acts created?
a)
To Kill everyone
b)
To punish the colonist for throwing tea in the boston harbor 
c)
to stop the boson massacure
97.

Patriot Americans changed the name parliament gave to The Intolerable Acts. What was the original name?

a)

The Intolerable Acts

b)

The Boston Port Act

c)

The Townsend Act

d)

The Coercive Acts

98.

Which act said that British soldiers could be housed in the barns, hotels, and homes of the colonists? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Boston Port Act
Quebec Act
The French and Indian War
The Quartering Act
99.
What event does this drawing show?
a)
Tarring and feathering
b)
Boston Tea Party
c)
Boston Massacre
d)
American Revolution
100.

The Sons of Liberty were formed to (a)  

Choose from the below words
oppose British policies
carry out violent protests
burn tax stamps
throw tea in the sea
101.

How did the Intolerable Acts punish Massachusetts economically?

a)

forbade trade with other colonies

b)

forced people to feed and house troops in their home

c)

replaced elected officials with appointed officials

d)

closed the port of Boston until the colonist paid for the tea

102.

Whose Enlightenment philosophy did the Jefferson use in the Declaration of Independence?

a)

John Adams

b)

Ben Franklin

c)

Thomas Jefferson

d)

John Locke

103.

According to Thomas Jefferson, what inalienable rights did all men have?

a)

protection, property, and self-government

b)

life, liberty and property

c)

life, liberty and pursuit of happiness

d)

3 square meals, a bed to sleep in, and a roof over your head

104.

British General John Burgoyne was surrounded and forced to surrender near (a)  

Choose from the below words
Albany
Bennington
Harrisburg
Saratoga
105.

The French fleet helped the Continental Army at the Battle of Yorktown by

a)

carrying Washington’s army to Virginia

b)

stopping Cornwallis’ troops from escaping by sea

c)

delivering supplies to the Americans

d)

delivering fries they made at the first McDonald’s

106.

The Battle of Lexington/Concord was the...

a)

turning point of the Revolutionary War.

b)

first battle of the Revolutionary War

c)

first battle of the Civil War

d)

last battle of the Revolutionary War

107.

What was the significance of the Battle of Yorktown?

a)

It was the last major battle of the Revolutionary War.

b)

It was the turning point of the Revolutionary War.

c)

It was the first battle of the Revolutionary War.

d)

George Washington killed many lobsterbacks.

108.

Montesquieu argued that the 3 branches of government should have power over each other and stop a branch if it got too powerful. This is known as (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Checks and Balances
Liberty
Separation of Powers
Checks of Power
109.

Which document states that all people have the rights to life, liberty, and pursuit of happiness?

a)

Declaration of Independance

b)

Virginia Declaration of Rights

c)

Virginia Statute of Religious Freedom

d)

The Mayflower Compact

110.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
a)
George Mason
b)
James Madison
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
George Washington
111.
Who kept detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention and believed in the importance of having a U.S. Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
James Madison
c)
George Mason
d)
Thomas Jefferson
112.
Who wrote the Virginia Declaration of Rights?
a)
James Madison
b)
George Mason
c)
George Washington
d)
Thomas Jefferson
113.
Who earned the title Father of the Constitution?
a)
George Washington
b)
George Mason
c)
Thomas Jefferson
d)
James Madison
114.

American naval commander and war hero who is famously quoted saying "I have not yet begun to fight!".  Who am I? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Thomas Paine
James Armistead
Crispus Attucks
John Paul Jones
115.
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
116.
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
117.
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
118.

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

119.
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
120.
I was the Spanish Governor of Louisiana, led Spanish armies against the British, and allowed American troops to use the Mississippi.  Who am I?
a)
Bernardo de Galvez
b)
Marquis de Lafayette
c)
Haym Solomon
d)
John Paul Jones
121.
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
122.

I am a man of many talents - a writer, scientist, and helped negotiate the Treaty of Paris in 1783 that ended the Revolutionary War. I hail from Pennsylvania. I look pretty LIT on the $100 bill. #JoinOrDie. Who am I?

a)

Thomas Jefferson

b)

George Washington

c)

George Mason

d)

Ben Franklin

123.

After a certain act of civil disobedience, I guess you could call my group the Sons of Liber...tea! Both my cousin and I were patriots! I protested heavily against British taxation.  Who am I?

a)
Thomas Jefferson
b)
George Washington
c)
George Mason
d)
Samuel Adams
124.
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
125.
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
126.

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

127.

Under the Articles of Confederation, the government consisted of (a)   branch of government.

Choose from the below words
3
2
1
4
128.

Under the Articles of Confederation Congress could only pass a law if (a)   out 13 states agreed. 

Choose from the below words
13
8
9
10
129.
One weakness of the Articles of the Confederation was ____________. 
a)
The ability of Congress to tax.
b)
The inability of Congress to tax.
c)
The ability of Congress to declare war.
d)
The ability of Congress to create courts.
130.

In order to change (amend) the Articles of Confederation,   (a)   out of 13 states had to agree. 

Choose from the below words
9
10
13
15
131.

The Articles of Confederation created a (a)   type of government.

Choose from the below words
strong
average
weak
federal
132.
Where did the Constitutional Convention take place?
a)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
b)
Washington, DC
c)
Richmond, Virginia
d)
Paris, France
133.
What was the original purpose of the Constitutional Convention?
a)
To rewrite the Declaration of Independence
b)
To rewrite the Articles of Confederation
c)
To write the Treaty of Paris
d)
To elect the first president
134.

The (a)   was the solution to the disagreement about how many representatives each state would have. 

Choose from the below words
Great Compromise
Three-fifths Compromise
Great Dispute
Big Agreement
135.

How were enslaved people counted as part of the population when deciding the number of representatives for a state?

a)

All enslaved people were counted.

b)

Three-fifths of the number of enslaved people was added to the population.

c)

Enslaved people were not counted at all.

d)

Enslaved were allowed to vote and be elected to represent each state.

136.
Before the U.S. Constitution was ratified, the United States was governed by which document?
a)
Magna Carta
b)
Articles of Confederation
c)
Mayflower Compact
d)
Declaration of Independence