STAAR Social Studies Grade 8 2013 - Past Paper
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Grade 8
Social Studies
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- Q 1/52Score 0Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?29Settled by MormonsDependent on slaveryLarge coal depositsFormer Mexican territory
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- Q1Which of the following best replaces the question mark in the diagram above?Settled by MormonsDependent on slaveryLarge coal depositsFormer Mexican territory60s8.10.B: Social Studies - Geography
- Q2All the eventslistedabove occurred during —the Jacksonian erathe Era of Good Feelingsthe Revolutionary erathe era of westward expansion60s8.1.A: Social Studies - History
- Q3Which of the following should replace the question mark in this diagram?Great CompromiseMissouri CompromiseChecks and balancesDirect democracy60s8.4.D: Social Studies - History
- Q4Southern states passed the codes described in this excerpt in order to —increase the labor supply for factory jobs in the Northdecrease the number of northern representatives in Congresslimit the effects of the Reconstruction Amendmentsimprove relations with the Democratic Party60s8.9.C: Social Studies - History
- Q5This excerpt provides evidence that in 1844 Democrats supported —social Darwinism as a justification for expansionprohibiting the expansion of slavery into new areas of the United Statesmaking Manifest Destiny an official federal policyfederal financing of transportation systems in the West60s8.6.B: Social Studies - History
- Q6Which problem did George Washington encounter when he became president?The United States had large debts from the American Revolution.The Articles of Confederation needed to be replaced with a stronger constitution.Southern states were threatening to secede from the Union.Great Britain was refusing to trade with the United States.60s8.5.A: Social Studies - History
- Q7How did geography influence the early economic development of New York, Boston, and Charleston?Long coastlines offered abundant natural resources.Extreme climates limited productive activity.Natural harbors provided access to markets.Proximity to flooding rivers limited development.60s8.10.B: Social Studies - Geography
- Q8During the early 1800s many young women in New England were employed outside their homes as —legal counselors in state courtscloth weavers in textile millsstaff reporters for local newspaperscrew members on cargo ships60s8.23.E: Social Studies - Culture
- Q9Which right best completes the diagram?The right to bear armsFreedom to speak without fear of punishmentProtection from cruel and unusual punishmentFreedom of the press to report on court proceedings60s8.15.D: Social Studies - Government
- Q10After the end of the Revolutionary War, states were eager to expand into newly available territory. The states of New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Virginia argued over competing claims to land west of the Appalachian Mountains. This conflict was addressed by the —Kansas-Nebraska ActNorthwest OrdinanceWilmot ProvisoMissouri Compromise60s8.6.A: Social Studies - History
- Q11What was one major impact of this novel?Support grew for the abolitionist movement.The profits from book sales funded early labor organizations.Congress was inspired to pass laws outlawing the abuse of slaves.The Supreme Court overturned fugitive slave laws.60s8.24.A: Social Studies - Culture
- Q12British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they —resented the limits it imposed on westward expansionfeared it would provoke attacks from American Indiansdid not want to share control of the fur trade with Francewanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations60s8.4.A: Social Studies - History
- Q13Which of these describes a result of the Thirteenth Amendment?State governments were required to protect individual rights.African Americans in the South could move elsewhere.African Americans in the North could voteFormer Confederate officials were prohibited from holding elected office.60s8.16.B: Social Studies - Government
- Q14One attempt to resolve this issue without violence involved which action?The Cherokee Nation challenged Georgia’s anti-Cherokee laws before the U.S. Supreme Court.Georgia asked the federal government for funds to purchase Cherokee land.Georgia offered to grant U.S. citizenship to the Cherokees.The Cherokee Nation asked President Andrew Jackson to negotiate with Georgia.60s8.23.C: Social Studies - Culture
- Q15When citizens report for jury duty, they are helping uphold a constitutional right guaranteed by the —Ninth AmendmentSecond AmendmentSixth AmendmentFirst Amendment60s8.19.B: Social Studies - Citizenship
