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8th grade US history review.
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1
In 1845 Florida joined the union as a state, gaining what number?
28th state
26th state
27th state
25th state
2
Suffrage is defined as …
The opportunity to participate in jury duty
The right to vote
The ability to hurt someone or make them bleed
3
During the War of 1812 frigates were used in battle. What does the term ‘frigate’ mean?
Submarines
Speed boats
Cruise ships
Sailing warships
4
Francis Scott Key is remembered for having written this.
National Anthem
Star Spangled Banner
Oh Canada
Constitution
5
Of the time zones listed below which one is
not
a real time zone?
Triangular
Pacific
Eastern
Central
6
In August 1814, during the War of 1812 this landmark was burned down.
Parliament
Lincoln Monument
White House
House of Burgesses
7
The landmark Supreme Court case
Worchester v. Georgia
had what effect/outcome?
Federal law over rules state laws
States cannot regulate NA's – only the federal gov. can
Judicial review
States cannot tax the fed gov., Congress has implied powers
8
According to one of our DBQ, African Americans had the most freedom in which of the following?
Religion
Education
Politics
9
Due to a tie in the 1800 election, this amendment was passed to prevent future ties.
13th
9th
12th
11th
10
When did the Battle of the Alamo take place?
September 1836
October 1835
December 1835
February 1836
11
How did the Northwest Ordinance ensure orderly expansion of the US?
It allowed new states to set their own boundaries
It provided a procedure for a territory to become a state
It created state constitutions
It required a Republican state government
12
The state of Florida became a major producer of this product during the Civil War.
Sunshine
Coconuts
Salt
Sugar
13
Antisemitism, refers to the hatred of which specific religious group of people?
Polish
Germans
Jews
Jehovah Witnesses
14
Eli Whitney invented what invaluable tool?
The cotton gin
The wheel
The telegraph
15
Popular women’s rights activists are which of the following?
Sojourner Truth
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Lucretia Mott
Susan B. Anthony
16
The agents that the Mexican government hired to attract American settlers to Texas.
Tejanos
Forty-niners
Empressarios
17
The Monroe Doctrine was a clear warning to European nations to keep out of the Americas.
True
False
18
President Andrew Jackson had what nickname?
Young Spice
Old Spice
Old Hickory
Young Hickory
19
Congress passed to prevent the president from firing gov officials without the Senate approval
Black codes
Overrides
Impeachment Act
Tenure of Office Act
20
The Civil War began with an attack on Fort Sumter, South Carolina. When did this occur?
December 1860
November 1860
April 1861
March 1861
21
The Louisiana Purchase in 1803 - what was the final price for the purchase?
$5 million
$10 million
$15 million
$50 million
22
After completing his goal of expanding the country westward, President Polk died from cholera.
True
False
23
What is Kristallnacht also known as?
The night of broken glass
The night of the dead
The night of the Nazi’s
The night of fear
24
What does ‘inflation’ mean?
So it costs more to buy the same goods.
Inflation increases the buying power of money.
Inflation reduces the buying power of money.
So it costs more to buy the different goods.
25
The war with Tripoli was declared in what year?
1801
1804
1803
1802
26
The term
brackish
can be defined as …
Foul tasting or sickening
Slightly tangy
Fresh
Full of twigs and leaves
27
How does the Constitution limit the power of the government?
By creating a system of checks and balances.
By detailing a method for electing members of each branch.
By dividing the federal government into branches.
28
National holidays are expressions of unity and patriotism.
True
False
29
All of the following are names of concentration camps,
except
which?
Kristallnacht
Brandenburg
Treblinka
Dachau
30
The leader of the Mexican forces at the Battle of the Alamo and later, the President of Mexico.
Sam Houston
Juan Seguin
Santa Anna
Stephen Austin
31
Which of the following was
not
a border state during the beginning of the Civil War?
Maryland
Delaware
Kansas
Missouri
32
In which year did the War of 1812 begin.
1812
1912
1794
1802
33
Responsible for the treaty that helped solidify the borders between the US and Canada
Andrew Jackson
James Polk
Martin Van Buren
John Tyler
34
Davy Crockett became a hero by helping fight for Texas's freedom. In which battle did he die?
Battle of Little Big Horn
Battle of the Alamo
Battle of Santé Fe
Battle at San Jacinto
35
The first step in the process of a bill becoming a law is ...
Bill is debated and changed in a committee
Bill gets a sponsor
Writes the idea down – a bill
Starts as an idea
36
Greenbacks refer to …
Coin money during the Civil War
Paper money during the War of 1812
Coin money during the War of 1812
Paper currency during the Civil War
37
The Union forces in the Civil War refers to what group?
Yankees; North
Rebels; South
Yankees; South
Rebels; North
38
What does the term habeas corpus mean?
A person under arrest to be brought before a judge/court
Hating corn
39
Means "the right to vote".
Polling
Suffrage
Elect
40
In 1794 this led to an armed mob attacking tax collectors and burning a building.
Shay’s Rebellion
Whiskey Rebellion
Boston Tea Party
Treaty of Greenville
41
Which of the following cities is the capital of Florida?
Tallahase
Tallyhassee
Tallahassee
Taleahasee
42
Texas claimed this river as their southern boundary.
Detroit River
Rio Grande River
Okeechobee River
Mississippi River
43
New York 1848 - Women discuss their rights, and tried to get women the right to vote.
Seneca Falls Convention
Constitutional Convention
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Freeport Convention
44
The cause of President Lincoln’s death was what?
Cancer
Lynching
Alcoholism
Assassination
45
The landmark Supreme Court case
Marbury v. Madison
had what effect/outcome?
States can not regulate NA – only the federal government can
Federal law over rules state laws
Judicial review
States cannot tax the federal government
46
The major elements of a free enterprise system are all except?
Freedom
Money
Competition
Private property
47
The thirteenth (13
th
) amendment to the US Constitution made what landmark change?
Abolished the quartering of soldiers in homes of citizens
Allowed trial by jury
Abolished slavery
Abolished prohibition
48
A donor to the UR donated food and water. In railroad terms, what were donors called?
Conductor
Stockholder
Passengers
Ticket collectors
49
Lansing is the capital of which state?
Michigan
Maine
Missouri
Montana
50
During the War of 1812, both Henry Clay and John Calhoun were leaders of these groups.
War Hawks
War Cherokee
War Birds
51
The term used to describe forcing people into public service.
Impressment
Imprisonment
Slavery
Senator
52
What time period does western expansion cover?
1635-1650
1935-1950
1735-1750
1835-1850
53
A slave who escapes into a free state who must be returned to the slave owner.
Empressarios
Tejanos
Fugitive Slaves
54
Women’s right activist, Elizabeth Blackwell broke a barrier for women when she did what?
Became a doctor
Became a lawyer
Divorced her husband
Started a college