8th Grade SS - 8.5A
Quiz by Debbie Turner
Grade 8
Social Studies
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
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- Q1Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.30s8.5.A: Social Studies - History
- Q2According to Alexander Hamilton, which action was necessary to ensure the stability of the nation’s economy?The abolition of consumption taxesThe establishment of a national bankThe passage of a trade embargo against Great BritainThe creation of a trade alliance with France30s8.5.A: Social Studies - History
- Q3This list provides examples of —domestic issues faced by the leaders of the new republicissues leading to the ratification of the first constitutional amendmentsweaknesses of the government under the Articles of Confederationtopics discussed during the Second Constitutional Convention30s8.5.A: Social Studies - History
- Q4Which action completes this diagram?establish a national bankregulate the creation of new businessesoversee state government agencieseliminate protective tariffs30s8.5.A: Social Studies - History
- Q5The Whiskey Rebellion challenged the idea that —a national military was needed for dealing with foreign threatsthe federal government could raise tariffs to protect industriesa national court system was needed for resolving disputes between statesthe federal government had the power to pass and enforce tax laws30s8.5.A: Social Studies - History
- Q6Which of the following is the best example of an early U.S. struggle to define the domestic authority of the central government?The Whiskey RebellionThe War of 1812The XYZ AffairThe Barbary Wars30s8.5.A: Social Studies - History
