Tennessee Social Studies Standards
Grade 8
STANDARD (SPI)
Economics
8.2.1 Recognize America’s natural resources (i.e.,
land, timber, fish, animal pelts, peppers, sweet
potatoes, squash, pumpkins, turkeys, peanuts,
potatoes, tomatoes, tobacco, cacao, beans, and
vanilla).
8.2.2 Interpret a diagram showing the steps of
Changing a resource into a product.
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PT= Practice Test
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2013 ASSESSMENT
Passage
1IS. Based on the passage,
historians would most likely use
Captain John Smith’s journal to
A study the climate of different
regions in America.
B understand Native American
hunting practices.
C learn about the natural
resources of America.
D analyze Native American
settlement patterns.
Chart
5PT. Which food best completes
the list?
A Olives
B Cacao
C Millet
D Bananas
Chart
2IS. Which factor is most
important to individuals concerned
about the purity of the water
described in the process?
F Water originated from the
ocean.
G Alternative water sources are
2009 ASSESSMENT
1IS. Which food resource is native
to the Americas?
A eggplant
B peanuts
C rice
D soybean
57PT. In the 1600s the French
exploring Tennessee were most
interested in obtaining
A steel.
B oil.
C tea leaves.
D animal pelts.
2IS. Based on the diagram above,
which step occurs immediately
before packaging the salt?
F Wash and dissolve in water
G Boil out impurities
H Ship to market
J Add to food
8.2.3 Differentiate between credit and debt.
being created.
H Stores provide different brands
of water.
J Contaminants have been
removed from ocean water.
Diagram
14PT. Which title would best
replace the question mark in the
diagram?
F Changing a Resource into a
Product
G Invention of a New Technology
H Stages of Industrialization
J Shifting from Rural to Urban
Markets
Diagram
20PT. Based on the information,
how is Jay paying for his house?
F by trading goods
G by using credit
H by using his savings
J by providing a service
Passage
3IS. Based on the description,
Tom increased his
A debt.
B credit.
C income.
D savings.
35PT. Which title completes the
diagram above?
A Refi ning Petroleum
B Making Textiles
C Mining Minerals
D Processing Lumber
47PT. Which step in making
chocolate occurs before the process
moves to the factory?
A grind beans into liquid
B dry and ferment beans
C tempering
D conching
3IS. Which situation is an example
of debt?
A money borrowed by someone
that must be paid back
B money that earns interest while
kept in a bank
C money that a bank invests in
stocks and bonds
D money held in reserve for
emergencies
4PT. A business owner has an
agreement with a bank that allows
him to borrow money based on his
assets and his ability to repay in
the future. This is an example of
a. Tax
b. Debt
c. Credit
d. Interest
8.2.4 Recognize the economic activities of early
America (i.e., agriculture, industry, and service).
Passage
4IS. Based on the excerpt, which
conclusion can be made about
American economic activities in
the early 1800s?
F Rising copper prices increased
the cost of factory manufacturing.
G Falling demand for cotton led to
changes in agricultural production.
H Decreases in the demand for
linen led to widespread
unemployment.
J Advancements in industrial
technology led to an increase in
cloth production.
44PT. Which transaction is being
made to reduce a debt on a loan?
F Car Payment
G Phone Company
H Water Bill
J Utility Company
4IS. Which type of economic
activity is illustrated in the
advertisement above?
F herding
G farming
H service
J barter
16PT. Which worker in the early
American colonies would best be
classified as performing service
economic activity?
a. Craftsman producing
furniture
b. A person cooking meals
8.2.5 Identify various forms of taxation (i.e., tariffs,
sales tax, excise tax).
Quote
26PT. Based on the excerpt, which
early American economic activity is
described?
F producing agricultural goods
G using available resources to
engage in industry
H constructing colonial settlements
J harvesting materials to barter
with native peoples
Map
43PT. The three cities shown on
this map most likely relied on
which industry during the colonial
period?
A cotton production
B coal mining
C tobacco farming
D shipbuilding
Box
5IS. What is described by the list?
A levy
B income tax
C tariff
D excise tax
31PT. What was the most likely
purpose of this tariff?
A to promote American trade with
other countries
B to strengthen industries in the
United States
C to decrease consumer prices in
c. Farmer harvesting crops
d. Fisherman selling his daily
meals
5IS. Which form of taxation is used
by governments to collect revenue
from international trade?
A tariffs
B sales taxes
C income taxes
D user fees
SCENARIO
66PT. Which type of taxation is
described in this scenario?
a. Income tax
b. Excise tax
8.2.6 Interpret a variety of economic graphs and
charts with topics (e.g., the Columbian exchange,
numbers of slaves, population of colonies,
population diversity).
the United States
D to reduce the focus on American
agriculture
Image
66PT. Which type of tax was
added to the bill?
F income
G property
H export
J sales
Chart
6IS. Based on the information,
which conclusion can be made
about the colonies?
F Northern factories primarily used
highly skilled slave labor.
G Northern agriculture relied on
workers on small farms.
H Southern plantations required
many cheap laborers.
J Southern lawmakers restricted
the sale of slaves.
Tables
40PT. The data in the table best
demonstrates a result of
F Triangular Trade.
G the Trail of Tears.
H Manifest Destiny.
J the Northwest Ordinance.
c. Property tax
d. Sales tax
Table
6IS. Which statement is true based
on the table above?
F Slave exports were the highest in
the 1800s.
G The 1600s had a lower rate of
slave exportation to the Americas
than the 1500s.
H The 1700s had the greatest
number of slave exports to the
Americas.
J Slave exports remained constant
for three centuries beginning in
1500.
9PT. Which state in the graph
above had the smallest percentage
of slaves in its total population?
A Delaware
B Georgia
C Maryland
D New York
40PT. Based on the table above,
the South’s slave population
reached one million during which
decade?
F 1791 to 1800
G 1801 to 1810
H 1811 to 1820
J 1821 to 1830
8.2.7 Differentiate between a commercial and a
Subsistence economy.
7IS. Which statement best
describes activities in a
subsistence economy?
A Consumers purchase items at a
reduced price.
B Farmers produce only enough
goods to maintain their family.
C Government limits the amount
of goods being imported.
D Business owners reduce the
number of temporary employees.
49PT. Which statement describes
an example of a commercial
economy?
50PT. According to the map,
Andrew Jackson received much of
his support from
F people living in the territories.
G industrialists in the Northeast.
H farmers in the South.
J voters in each of the original
colonies.
7IS. In which type of economy do
families produce all of their own
needs?
A commercial
B manufacturing
C subsistence
D capitalist
43PT. Which economic activity is
the best example of subsistence
economy
a. Running a bank
b. Working in a factory
c. Growing food for family use
8.2.8 Recognize the factors that led to urbanization
and industrialization in early America (i.e., religious
freedom, land ownership, thriving market).
A a baker trades his bread for a
carpenter’s furniture
B a weaver makes cloth for her
children’s clothes
C a store sells goods to make a
profit
D a farmer harvests hay to feed
horses
Box
8IS. The factors in this list
impacted the early United States
by causing
F the growth of urban areas.
G the creation of new religions.
H the loss of power by state
governments.
J the removal of trade restrictions.
55PT. The growth of
industrialization and urbanization
in early 19th-century New England
was most
affected by
A labor shortages due to declining
immigration.
B the increasing development of
large-scale plantations.
C laws regulating entrepreneurs
and business expansion.
D the increasing demand for
manufactured goods in other
regions.
d. Raising livestock to sell at a
market
8IS. Many New England colonists
who lacked good farmland
established shops in towns to
produce
F finished goods for new settlers.
G crafts based on Native American
designs.
H materials to build better roads.
J luxury items for the London
market.
53PT. In the early 1800s, Memphis
and Nashville grew faster than
other areas in the state because
A natural resources were scarce in
other areas.
B few opportunities were available
in other areas.
C cities were safer than the open
countryside.
D locations on major rivers
connected them to other markets.
8.2.10 Distinguish among various economic
markets
found in early America (i.e., traditional, monopoly,
oligopoly, free competition).
GOVERNMENT AND CIVICS
8.4.1 Identify the rights, responsibilities, and
privileges of a member of the United States of
America (i.e., Declaration of Independence, Articles
of Confederation, Constitution, Bill of Rights).
9IS. Which early profession is not
an example of free competition in
the American colonies?
A plantation owner in South
Carolina
B shoemaker in Massachusetts
C tea seller in New York
D subsistence farmer in
Connecticut
61PT. Which example best
represents a traditional market
activity in early America?
A a group of shipbuilders
establishes a price for new ships
B two families trade surplus goods
to prepare for the winter
C the only blacksmith in town
raises the price of shoeing a horse
D a merchant sells products for
less to compete with other
suppliers
Passage
10IS. Based on the information,
which action would violate the
rights of a United States citizen?
F punishing an individual without a
trial
G entering a suspect’s home
without a warrant
H quartering troops in a person’s
private home
J arresting someone for criticizing
9IS. What economic system is
represented above?
A free competition
B monopoly
C traditional
D oligopoly
62PT. What type of economy was
most often found in pre-colonial
native American societies?
A. Monopoly
B. Free competition
C. Traditional
D. oligopoly
Passage
10IS. The amendment excerpted
above most directly protects a
person’s right to
F assembly.
G privacy.
H speech.
J citizenship.
68PT. Which was the first
document to outline a structure of
the president
Study the information below.
No person shall be held to answer
for a capital, or otherwise
infamous
crime, unless on a presentment or
indictment of a Grand Jury . . . nor
shall be deprived of life, liberty, or
property, without due process of
law. . .
3PT. Which document contains the
protections listed above?
A Declaration of Independence
B Articles of Confederation
C Mayflower Compact
D Bill of Rights
15PT. Which document gave
Congress the right to declare war
against a foreign country?
A Mayflower Compact
B Declaration of Independence
C Articles of Confederation
D Constitution of the United States
60PT. Based on the information,
what was one impact of Shays’s
Rebellion on the creation of the
United States Constitution?
F The president was given the
power to grant pardons.
G The power to control elections
was given to the states.
H The power to maintain an army
the US
a.
b.
c.
d.
government?
Bill of rights
Declaration of independence
Magna Carta
Articles of confederation
3PT. The 13th/14th/15th
amendments can best be seen as
effects of the civil war because they
a. Granted rights to African
Americans
b. Increased hourly wages for
all workers
c. Opened up free lands in the
west for settlers
d. Granted women the right to
vote
20PT. Which document led to the
conditions listed above?
F Articles of Confederation
G Magna Carta
H Declaration of Independence
J Mayflower Compact
21PT. Which of these is a
characteristic of the system of
federalism?
A the appointment of leaders for
life
B the absence of a written
constitution
8.4.2 Identify the purposes and structures of
various systems of governance (i.e., Federalism,
Confederation, Republic, Democracy, Executive,
Legislative, Judicial
was given to Congress.
J The Supreme Court was given
the power to declare laws illegal.
67PT. Which phrase explains one
purpose for dividing the United
States government into three
different
branches?
A to reduce the number of elected
representatives
B to encourage citizen
participation in elections
C to prevent abuses of
government authority
D to decrease the power of state
governments
11IS. Which headline best
identifies an action taken by the
judicial branch?
Box
11PT. Which system of
government is best described by
this information?
A federalism
B dictatorship
C republic
D monarchy
C the separation of powers among
three branches
D the division of power between
state and national governments
11IS. Which type of government
shares power between state and
national governments?
A oligarchy
B democracy
C republic
D federal
21PT. Which of these is a
characteristic of the system of
federalism?
A the appointment of leaders for
life
B the absence of a written
constitution
C. the separation of powers among
3 branches
D. the division of power between
state and national gov
8.4.3 Recognize the purpose of government and
how its powers are acquired, used, and justified.
12IS. Based on the excerpt, the
Mayflower Compact was created in
order to
F maintain social order.
G encourage free trade.
H guarantee free speech.
J promote religious tolerance.
12IS. Which statement best
explains why governments are
responsible for providing the
services on
the list above?
F The services provide for national
defense.
G The court system requires the
services.
H The services provide a public
good.
J The business community
demands the services.
1PT. When a school asks students
to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, it
is promoting
A healthy lifestyles.
B hard work.
C free enterprise.
D active citizenship.
10PT. The activities in the box are
examples of ways to
F raise money for the community.
G help political parties in the
8.4.4 Recognize the rights and responsibilities of
individuals throughout the development of the
United States.
13IS. Which responsibility must
United States citizens fulfill?
A service in local militias
B support for national government
policies
C paying of federal income taxes
on earned income
D contributing to local charities
Box
21PT. Which title best replaces the
question mark?
A Responsibilities of a Citizen
B Rights Protected by the
Constitution
C Duties of a Civil Servant
community.
H elect community government
leaders.
J participate in meeting local needs.
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45PT. The Supreme Court of the US
gov may be considered the least
democratic part of the federal gov
because
a. There are term limits for its
members
b. Its members are appointed
for life
c. There are two members
from each state
d. Its membership is based on
population
13IS. The First Amendment right to
a free press assists Americans in
which civic responsibility?
A serving in the military
B serving on juries
C staying informed
D paying taxes
1PT. When a school asks students
to recite the Pledge of Allegiance, it
is promoting
A healthy lifestyles.
B hard work.
C free enterprise.
D active citizenship.
D Freedoms Guaranteed by the Bill
of Rights
5PT. Who has the power in
democratic governments
a. the people
b. the courts
c. the police
d. the military
37PT. Which activity is a
responsibility of American citizens?
A visiting a national park
B purchasing a new home
C running for political office
D serving on a jury
8.4.5 Identify how conditions, actions, and
motivations contributed to conflict and cooperation
between states, regions, and nations.
Diagram
14IS. Which event completes the
conflict in the diagram?
F The Civil War
G The Great Compromise
H The Missouri Compromise
J The Kansas-Nebraska Act
46PT. Elizabeth Cady Stanton’s
speech excerpted above was
intended to attract support for
F access to public education.
G abolition of slavery.
H women’s suffrage.
J prison reform.
14IS. Which political agreement in
the Constitutional Convention
temporarily reduced conflict
between
the North and the South?
F Missouri Compromise
G Kansas-Nebraska Act
H Three-Fifths Compromise
J Fugitive Slave Act
8.4.6 Recognize the rights guaranteed in the Bill of
Rights.
15IS. In which situation would a
person be protected by the 4th
Amendment?
A A citizen is arrested for
damaging federal property.
B A person’s credit rating prevents
them from purchasing a new
house.
C A student is unable to vote due
to a felony conviction.
D A person refuses to let the
police search their home without a
warrant.
Study the information below.
No person shall be held to answer
for a capital, or otherwise
infamous
crime, unless on a presentment or
indictment of a Grand Jury . . . nor
shall be deprived of life, liberty, or
property, without due process of
law. . .
3PT. Which document contains the
protections listed above?
A Declaration of Independence
B Articles of Confederation
C Mayflower Compact
D Bill of Rights
Photograph
32PT. Which amendment requires
the conditions shown in the
photograph?
15IS. The guarantees described
above are listed in the
A Bill of Rights.
B Emancipation Proclamation.
C Declaration of Independence.
D Mayflower Compact.
14PT Which of these best
completes the diagram?
F Right to legal representation
G Right to a jury trial
H Freedom of religion
J Freedom from unreasonable
searches
41PT. Which event best completes
the diagram above?
A Shays’s Rebellion
B Ratifi cation of the Bill of Rights
C George Washington’s presidential
election
D Passage of the Northwest
Ordinance
8.4.7 Recognize the impact that major court
decisions have had on American life (i.e., Marbury
v. Madison, McCulloch v. Maryland, Dred Scott v.
Sanford).
F Second Amendment
G Third Amendment
H Sixth Amendment
J Tenth Amendment
62PT. Based on the information,
which action would violate the
rights of a United States citizen?
F punishing an individual without a
trial
G entering a suspect’s home
without a warrant
H quartering troops in a person’s
private home
J arresting someone for criticizing
the president
16IS. Which issue was addressed
in the U.S. Supreme Court case
McCulloch v. Maryland?
F desegregation of schools
G implied powers of Congress
H expansion of slavery in the West
J creation of constitutional
amendments
Quote
38PT. Which Supreme Court
decision is best associated with
the quote?
F Gibbons v. Ogden
G Marbury v. Madison
H McCulloch v. Maryland
J Dred Scott v. Sandford
16IS. What is significant about the
United States Supreme Court’s
decision in Marbury v. Madison?
F It eliminated government
regulation of commerce.
G It established the principle of
judicial review.
H It ended segregation in public
schools.
J It reinforced the supremacy of the
federal government.
28PT. Which of these was an effect
of the Dred Scott V. Sanford
decision by the Supreme Court in
1857?
a. Civil Liberties was extended
8.4.8 Recognize how a right must be interpreted to
balance individual rights with the need for order
(i.e., freedom of speech, freedom of religion, trial
by
jury).
17IS. What was the effect of the
Supreme Court’s decision in
Schenck v. United States?
A to limit an individual’s right to
participate in peaceful protests
B to balance the protection of
individual rights with the need to
maintain order
C to protect the rights of
individuals who disagree with the
government
D to ensure that the right of
individual expression is of primary
importance
Image
46PT. The action in the
photograph is protected by the
Constitution as long as the
protestors
F stay off the sidewalk.
G gather outside.
H meet on the weekend.
J obey the laws.
to more people
b. Judicial Review was
established
c. Immigration decreased
because of Gov regulation
d. African American were
denied the rights of
citizenship
17IS. Why would the city council
most likely require an organization
to get a permit for the parade?
A to prevent spectators from
watching
B to reduce utility rates
C to limit the group’s free speech
D to maintain public order
54PT. Which situation allows for the
regulation of free speech?
a. The speech is unpopular
b. The speech poses a threat t
safety
c. The speech is critical of the
gov
d. The speech is based on
unpopular opinions
8.6.4 Identify the role of institutions in furthering
both continuity and change (i.e., governments,
churches, families, schools, communities).
8.6.5 Recognize how groups and institutions work
together to meet common needs.
GEOGRAPHY
8.1.1 Recognize the definition of religion.
Passage
18IS. Based on the information,
Quakers reacted to slavery by
F publishing pro-slavery
newspapers.
G declining to sell items from slave
states.
H speaking publicly about the
horrors of slavery.
J refusing to purchase goods
produced by slaves.
Image
19IS. The main purpose of the
department discussed in the
headline is to
A maintain social order.
B protect the rights of consumers.
C guarantee freedom of speech.
D ensure citizens’ physical
wellbeing.
20IS. Religion is best defined as a
F group of shared beliefs.
G system of creating customs.
H group of similar individuals.
J system of selecting leaders.
8PT. Religion is best defined as a
F group of shared beliefs.
G system of creating customs.
H group of similar individuals.
J system of selecting leaders.
18IS. Which institutions are
established by communities to
provide an educated work force?
F governments
G schools
H churches
J families
19IS. A group attempting to
overturn an unjust law would most
likely turn to which government
Institution?
A health department
B the courts
C school systems
D the military
20IS. Which of these phrases best
describes religion?
F belief in a single government
G written trade agreements
H a set of shared beliefs and
practices
J written stories of fiction
64PT. Religion is best defined as a
set of
a. Rules and laws governing
b. Beliefs and practices
63PT. Which word best matches
the definition?
A ritual
B language
C religion
D government
8.1.7 Recognize how immigration and cultural
diffusion have influenced the character of a place
(i.e., religion within certain colonies, African songs
in the American South, British v. French
influences).
21IS. Which factor best accounts
for the differences in the
structures?
A cultural influences of Native
Americans and the Spanish
B federal government funding of
local buildings
C architectural influences of the
French and the British
D community group support of
historic places
Flow Chart
68PT. Which phrase best
completes the diagram?
F British influence
G German influence
H Native American influence
J African-American influence
relating to a god or gods
c. Traditions passed down
within a family or families
d. Principals based on the
teachings of political leaders
21IS. Canada’s official languages,
English and French, indicate the
country
A was colonized by England and
France.
B only allows residents from
England and France to become
citizens.
C required its citizens to be
knowledgeable of England and
France.
D trades equally with England and
France.
15PT. Which pair of names
demonstrates the influence of
native American groups on the
cultural development of the US?
a. NY/ GA
b. Miss/Missouri
c. VA/PA
d. NH/Maine
57PT. In the 1600s the French
exploring Tennessee were most
interested in obtaining
A steel.
B oil.
C tea leaves.
D animal pelts.
8.3.2 Identify and use the key geographic elements
on a map (i.e., island, flood plain, swamp, delta,
marsh, harbor, cape, sea level, bay, prairie, desert,
oasis, mesa, mountain, valley, glacier, canyon, cliff,
plateau).
Map
22IS. Which number on this map
identifies an island?
F1
G2
H3
J4
Map
23PT. Which geographical feature
is identified by the arrow on this
map?
A bay
B oasis
C hill
D gulf
22IS. Which geographic feature is
marked by an arrow on the map
above?
F delta
G glacier
H oasis
J plateau
19PT. Based on the map, the area
of Tennessee near the Mississippi
River is most likely
A a mesa.
B a plain.
C a plateau.
D a mountain.
24 Which geographical feature is
described above?
F marsh
G delta
H harbor
J oasis
42PT According to the map, the
8.3.3 Interpret examples which illustrate how
cultures adapt to or change the environment (i.e.,
deforestation, subsistence farming, cash crop, dam
and road building).
Passage
23IS. What effect did the
construction of these dams most
likely have on the surrounding
environments?
A destruction of animal habitats
B protection of natural resources
C decrease in water pollution
D expansion of urban areas
Quote
28PT. What effect did the
construction of these dams most
likely have on the surrounding
environments?
F destruction of animal habitats
G protection of natural resources
H decrease in water pollution
J expansion of urban areas
Proclamation of 1763 prohibited
settlement west of an imaginary
line drawn along the
F Ohio River.
G Mississippi River.
H Appalachian Mountains.
J Rocky Mountains.
23IS. Which of the cultures
described above is changing its
environment?
A Nation 1
B Nation 2
C Nation 3
D Nation 4
56PT. Which of these was directly
responsible for the greatest
changes to the environment in the
Cumberland Gap area
a. the clearing of the
wilderness road
b. The trails established of a
national park in the area
c. The establishment of a
national park in the area
d. The presence of hunters in
western regions
8.3.4 Use various geographic data from maps and
globes to determine longitude, latitude, distance,
direction.
8.3.5 Interpret a geographic map of the early
United
States.
8.3.6 Recognize how topographical features such
as mountain and river systems influenced the
settlement and expansion of the United States
(i.e., Cumberland Gap, Wilderness Road, Ohio and
Tennessee river systems).
24IS. Which continent is located at
latitude 60° N and longitude 120°
E?
F North America
G Asia
H South America
J Africa
33PT. Based on the map, what is
the approximate distance between
Monterrey and Mexico City?
A 200 miles
B 400 miles
C 600 miles
D 800 miles
Map
25IS. Based on this map, which
colony’s economy most depended
on the harvesting of timber?
A New Jersey
B Virginia
C North Carolina
D Georgia
Image
26IS. Which two states
experienced population growth
because of the geographic feature
pictured?
F Kentucky and Tennessee
G Maine and Ohio
H Florida and Alabama
J Georgia and Missouri
52PT. Which two states
24IS. Which two cities are
separated by a measurement of
roughly 20° longitude?
F Bismarck and Columbia
G Detroit and Philadelphia
H Miami and Seattle
J Phoenix and Raleigh
25IS. Based on this map, which
immigrant group was most likely
the first to move into Tennessee
in great numbers?
A Dutch
B English
C German
D Scots-Irish
26IS. Which geographic feature
aided the early exploration of
Tennessee?
F Cumberland Gap
G Ozark Plateau
H Missouri River
J Mississippi Delta
PICTURE
18PT. The major civilization that
experienced population growth
because of the geographic feature
pictured?
F Kentucky and Tennessee
G Maine and Ohio
H Florida and Alabama
J Georgia and Missouri
built the city shown above most
likely chose the location because it
was
a. Shielded by forests
b. Surrounded by plains
c. Accessed by rivers
d. Protected by mountains
2PT. Why was the Cumberland Gap
important to the expansion of the
US?
a. It connected major cities
on the Ohio and miss rivers
b. It completed the trade route
between Va/pa
c. It provided a route for the
explorers of the Louisiana
territory
d. It made crossing the
Appalachia Mts easier
Map
6PT. Which city shown on the map
is located nearest 5°N latitude and
75°W longitude?
F Bogota
G Caracas
H Lima
J Quito
7PT. In which direction would a
person going from Santiago to
Brasilia travel?
A southeast
B southwest
C northeast
D northwest
8.3.7 Interpret a chart or map of population
characteristics of the early United States (i.e.,
density, distribution, regional growth).
HISTORY ERA 1
UH1.8.1.3 Recognize the influence of science and
technology on the development of early American
colonial cultures (i.e., compass, shipbuilding, food
storage, printing press, financial markets,
Map
27IS. Which conclusion is best
supported by the map?
A People moved to rural areas in
the Southeast.
B The population shifted following
the acquisition of new lands.
C Citizens relocated to the North
to industrial-based areas.
D The nation’s population settled
in areas with warmer climates.
Chart
58PT. According to the chart,
which urban area had fewer
residents than Charleston, SC?
F Baltimore, MD
G New York City, NY
H Southwark district, PA
J Boston town, MA
Passage
28IS. Which development helped
this book become more
accessible?
F mass use of the printing press
G improvement in shipping
27IS. ccording to the map above,
which of these states had the
greatest population in 1790?
A Maryland
B Massachusetts
C New York
D Pennsylvania
Box
28IS. What is the best title for the
list above?
F Colonial Advantages Over Native
Americans
G Native American Contributions to
weaponry,
transportation
UH1.8.1.4 Compare and contrast the tenets of
America’s early major religions (i.e., Olmec beliefs,
Native American Earth/Mother Spirit, African
Traditional Religion, Puritanism, Quakerism).
methods
H better built educational facilities
J expanded access to financial
markets
2PT. Which result did the
introduction of interchangeable
parts have on the American
colonial culture?
F increased production of tobacco
G allowed mass production of
weaponry
H improved access to
transportation
J increased development of canal
system
Chart
29IS. Based on the chart, one
similarity between the Olmecs and
the Quakers was both groups
A expanded into Central America.
B had strong religious beliefs.
C felt all people were equal.
D started in the Americas.
4PT. During the 1800s, which
group was best known for
assisting runaway slaves in the
United States?
F Quakers
G plantation owners
H Puritans
J Southern politicians
6PT. Which religious idea was
the Colonies
H Colonial Contributions to the
Triangular Trade
J Native American Farming
Innovations
23PT The technologies listed above
contributed to which aspect of
Colonial American development?
A transportation
B industrialization
C education
D exploration
29IS. During the Colonial Era,
followers of both African and
European religious traditions
A believed in spiritual forces.
B worshipped the world around
them.
C believed in monotheism.
D worshipped ancestors.
12PT. What phrase best completes
the diagram above?
F Obedience to the king
G Religious tolerance
H Respect for warfare
J Belief in reincarnation
49PT. Which colony was founded
UH1.8.1.5 Identify how religion contributed to
early American society (i.e., impact on government,
education, social norms, slavery, tolerance).
shared by Puritans and Quakers?
F belief in the spirit world
G worship of ancestors
H belief in one god
J acceptance of other faiths
on principles of religious tolerance?
A Pennsylvania
B New Hampshire
C North Carolina
D Virginia
Diagram
30IS. What helped contribute to
this attitude?
F education
G geography
H economics
J religion
30IS. Which institution was most
important in establishing social
norms and organizing the early
Puritan society in New England?
F the local militia
G the colonial government
H the royal governor
J the community church
43IS. During the 1800s, which
group was best known for
assisting runaway slaves in the
United States?
A Quakers
B plantation owners
C Puritans
D Southern politicians
4PT. During the 1800s, which
group was best known for
assisting runaway slaves in the
United States?
F Quakers
G plantation owners
H Puritans
J Southern politicians
9PT. Which colony promoted
religious freedom for all?
25 Which part of the excerpt above
represents a religious-based reason
for establishing
an English colony?
A 1. The increase of the force of
the Christians.
B 2. The possibility of . . . enlarging
. . . the Queen’s . . . [territory and]
power . . .
C 3. An ample vent [market for] . .
. the woolen clothes of England . . .
D 4. A great possibility of further
discoveries . . .
49PT. Which colony was founded
on principles of religious tolerance?
A Pennsylvania
UH1.8.1.6 Interpret a timeline of technological
innovations.
A Virginia
B Massachusetts
C Pennsylvania
D Georgia
B New Hampshire
C North Carolina
D Virginia
Timeline
31IS. Which conclusion can be
drawn based on the timeline?
A Early manufacturing often
involved the production of fabric.
B Early inventions led to the
decline of urban populations in the
North.
C Early manufacturing often
required the use of child labor in
factories.
D Early inventors promoted the
development of subsistence
agriculture in the South.
31IS. Which area of the economy
was most affected by the
innovations shown above?
A banking
B agriculture
C steel
D transportation
Timeline
44IS. Based on this timeline, in
which year was the speed of
communication most affected?
F 1860
G 1869
H 1875
J 1878
7PT. Based on this timeline, in
which year was the speed of
communication most affected?
A 1860
59PT. Which inventor shown in the
timeline above could help a NY
business owner in 1865 quickly
communicate information to a
business partner on the West
Coast?
a. Robert Fulton
b. George Stephenson
c. Samuel Morse
d. Cyrus field
UH1.8.2.9 Analyze in economic terms (i.e., climate,
triangle trade, infrastructure, topography) why
slavery flourished in the South as opposed to the
North.
B 1869
C 1875
D 1878
Timeline
12PT. During which year were
Americans first able to
communicate verbally over long
distances?
F 1876
G 1885
H 1888
J 1903
Chart
32IS. Which conclusion can be
drawn from the information in the
chart?
F The South was the first to
develop an abolitionist movement.
G The North depended on
immigrants to be the major labor
force in its factories.
H The South used more slaves
than the North because of labor
demands for farming.
J The North had fewer slaves than
the South because of opposition
from religious groups.
45IS. Which factor most
encouraged the growth of slavery
in the South?
A Moderate climates allowed for
32IS. Slavery did not become an
important part of the economy in
the northern United States because
F the triangle trade only affected
southern colonies.
G strict religious beliefs forbade
slavery.
H the cold climate made cash crops
unprofitable.
J a lack of industrial development
discouraged slavery.
8PT. Which best replaces the
question mark in the map above?
F Tea
G Livestock
H Pottery
J Slaves
31PT. Eighteenth-century Virginia
long growing seasons.
B Settlers had begun the
development of fishing industries.
C Factory jobs attracted large
numbers of new immigrants.
D Soil conditions led to an
increased number of small farms.
planters who needed workers to
produce their crops relied
on which labor force?
A soldiers
B slaves
C prisoners
D artisans
10PT. Which factor most
encouraged the growth of slavery
in the South?
F Moderate climates allowed for
long growing seasons.
G Settlers had begun the
development of fishing industries.
H Factory jobs attracted large
numbers of new immigrants.
J Soil conditions led to an
increased number of small farms.
18PT. This trade pattern helped
develop a distinctive economy in
the South by supplying
F merchants with precious metals.
G plantation owners with slave
laborers.
H factory owners with raw
materials.
J governments with tax revenues.
36PT. Which statement describes
an economic factor that
contributed to the growth of
slavery during
48 PT.What is the best title for the
table above?
F Reasons Slavery Flourished in the
South
G Factors That Attracted
Immigrants to the South
H Evidence That Slavery Would Be
Abolished
J Reasons That Industry Was Slow
to Develop in the North
UH1.8.5.1 Contrast the characteristics of major
native civilizations of the Americas.
the early 1800s?
F the growth of the shipbuilding
industry in Pennsylvania
G the closing of the Second Bank
of the United States
H the completion of the First
Transcontinental Railroad
J the demand for cotton by textile
mills in New England
Chart
34IS. Which statement is true
about the Aztecs and the
Cherokees?
F Both civilizations lived in the
Americas before European
colonization.
G Spain conquered both Native
American civilizations.
H Fishing was the main focus of
both economies.
J Government was controlled by a
tribal chief.
Table
29PT. Which conclusion can be
made based on the information in
the table?
A The Natchez were more
dependent on farming than the
Comanche.
B The Comanche were more
susceptible to diseases than the
Natchez.
Chart
33IS. The main differences
between the groups described
above were a result of the
A size of their populations.
B amount of wealth they collected.
C types of basic needs they needed
to meet.
D types of natural resources
available in their regions.
C The villages of the Natchez were
farther apart than the Comanche
villages.
D The Comanche and Natchez
warriors hunted buffalo to near
extinction.
UH1.8.5.3 Differentiate between a primary
and a secondary source.
22PT.Which item is the best
example of a primary source from
the Civil War?
F a letter written by a soldier
during the Siege of Vicksburg
G a newspaper article reviewing a
film about the Battle of Gettysburg
H biography of a slave escaping to
the North
J a museum timeline of events
leading to the secession of South
Carolina
Image
37PT. This book would be
considered a secondary source
because it is
A a collection of information on a
particular subject.
B a person’s daily record of
events.
C an account of a person’s life
recorded by that person.
D an official record that legally
establishes a fact.
34IS. Which document is a
secondary source?
F a journal kept by a soldier
G a history book written by a
professor
H a letter written by a military offi
cer to his wife
J a map drawn for use in battle
planning
30PT. Which document is a
secondary source about
industrialization in the 1800s?
F a journal kept by a factory worker
G an account book of factory fi
nances
H a photograph taken inside a
factory
J an encyclopedia article about a
factory
36PT. An example of a primary
source of information about the
American Revolution is a
F textbook.
G biography.
H diary.
J documentary.
UH1.8.5.4 Recognize causes and consequences of
conflict (i.e., French and Indian War, Revolutionary
War, War of 1812).
Diagram
25PT. Which event best replaces
the question mark in the diagram?
A Civil War
B Mexican-American War
C French and Indian War
D War of 1812
27PT. Which issue directly led to
the start of the American
Revolution?
A the admission of new colonies
B the increase in taxes on
imported products
C the impressment of sailors by
the British navy
D the establishment of forts in the
Ohio River valley
41PT. Which event directly
contributed to the beginning of the
Revolutionary War?
A the rapid settlement of the Ohio
River valley by British colonists
B the removal of Native Americans
in the Southern colonies
C a proposed military alliance with
35IS. Which conflict resulted from
competition between two European
nations for control of North
America?
A the French and Indian War
B the American Revolution
C the War of 1812
D the Civil War
Factors that contributed to_____?
-imposition of new taxes
-quartering of troops
-tyrannical government
17PT. Which event best completes
the title of this list?
a. French and Indian war
b. Rev War
c. Westward Expansion
d. War of 1812
26PT. Which statement summarizes
Abraham Lincoln’s view on the
issue of slavery in this speech?
F Territories will ban slavery, but
the king of France
D an effort to tax British colonists
without proper representation
57PT. Based on the information,
what was the most likely purpose
of Thomas Paine’s Common
Sense?
A to reduce the size of colonial
militias
B to limit the authority of colonial
governments
C to advocate for acceptance of
Great Britain’s tax policies
D to encourage American colonists
to fight for independence
Image
69PT. Which event occurred after
the action depicted in the
painting?
A the negotiation of the Missouri
Compromise
B the enforcement of the Monroe
Doctrine
C the Indian Removal Act
D the passage of the
Reconstruction Acts
states should allow it.
G Some southern states will abolish
slavery.
H Either slavery or freedom will
become the law.
J Abolitionists will slowly embrace
slavery.
32PT. Which political question
arose as a direct consequence of
the Mexican-American War?
F Should Texas be annexed into the
Union?
G Should the Oregon Country
become a U.S. territory?
H Should the United States buy the
Louisiana Territory?
J Should California be admitted to
the Union as a free or a slave
state?
38PT. A major cause of the Civil
War was the issue of
F establishing a National Bank.
G allowing immigrants into the
United States.
H state powers versus federal
powers.
J taxation without representation.
42PT. According to the map, the
Proclamation of 1763 prohibited
settlement west of an imaginary
line drawn along the
F Ohio River.
G Mississippi River.
H Appalachian Mountains.
J Rocky Mountains.
60PT. Which conflict best
completes the diagram above?
F Shays’s Rebellion
G The Revolutionary War
H Pontiac’s Rebellion
J The Civil War
UH1.8.5.6 Classify the characteristics of major
historic events into causes and effects (i.e.,
exploration, colonization, revolution, expansion,
and Civil War).
Map
52IS. What was one consequence
of westward expansion in 1850?
F conflicts over requirements for
freeing slaves
G declining influence of antislavery groups
H debates over the expansion of
slavery
J reduction in the use of slave
labor
34PT. Which statement best
63PT. In which conflict did Great
Britain win control of Canada?
A the French and Indian War
B the American Revolution
C the War of 1812
D the Civil War
36IS. Which event best completes
the diagram above?
F Pilgrims Sign the Mayflower
Compact
G Thomas Paine Writes Common
Sense
H Declaration of Independence Is
Signed
J U.S. Constitution Is Written
replaces the question mark in the
diagram?
F Effects of Secession and the Civil
War
G Causes for Secession and the
Civil War
H Effects of Westward Expansion
J Causes for Westward Expansion
Chart
44PT. Which effect best completes
the cause and effect diagram?
F European nations colonize North
and South America.
G American colonies rebel against
the British and Spanish.
H European nations experience
civil wars.
J American colonies protest unfair
taxes.
Table
45PT. Based on the table, which
conclusion can be drawn regarding
the 1860 presidential election?
A Lincoln’s supporters were found
in free and slave states.
B The free and slave states held
differing political views.
C Lincoln’s opponents rejected the
institution of slavery.
D Free states had less political
power than slave states.
47PT. What is one way European
UH1.8.5.7 Recognize the historical impacts of
European settlement in North America.
settlements impacted the native
population of North America?
A The English allowed the practice
of indentured servitude.
B The explorers brought American
foods to Europe.
C The English defeated the
Spanish Armada.
D The Spanish mission system was
established to spread Christianity.
Box
39IS. Which effect best completes
the cause and effect diagram?
F European nations colonize North
and South America.
G American colonies rebel against
the British and Spanish.
H European nations experience
civil wars.
J American colonies protest unfair
taxes.
37IS. European settlement in North
America resulted in the
A introduction of new diseases.
B beginning of the Protestant
Reformation.
C increased power of the Aztec
civilization.
D decline of international trade.
22PT. What economic practice did
European settlers introduce to NA?
a. cultivation of soil
b. private land ownership
c. barter of scare goods
d. collection of taxes
UH1.8.5.12 Differentiate between primary and
Secondary source documents.
Box
41IS. Which example would
replace the question mark above?
A a map drawn by Lewis and Clark
B a photograph taken during the
Civil War
C a letter sent by a member of the
Boston Tea Party
D a book written by a Washingtonarea historian
57IS. In 1999, a writer who wrote
a book about Andrew Jackson
created a
A primary source.
B personal journal.
C secondary source.
D government archive.
22PT.Which item is the best
example of a primary source from
the Civil War?
F a letter written by a soldier
during the Siege of Vicksburg
G a newspaper article reviewing a
film about the Battle of Gettysburg
H biography of a slave escaping to
the North
J a museum timeline of events
leading to the secession of South
Carolina
59PT. Which example describes a
primary source?
38IS. Recording daily events in a
journal is one way to create a
F secondary source.
G brochure.
H primary source.
J biography.
HISTORY 2
UH2.8.1.2 Identify cultures that contributed to
the development of the United States (i.e., Native
American, African, British, Scottish, Irish, German).
A a research article written by a
Civil War historian
B a letter written by a soldier
during the Battle of Shiloh
C a museum timeline of reasons
for the Civil War
D a map in a textbook showing
the location of Fort Sumter
64PT. Which is an example of a
secondary source?
F the Constitution of the United
States
G a magazine article on living in
New York
H official records of United States
Census
J an interview with President
James Monroe
Box
42IS. Which culture’s impact on
the United States is described in
the excerpt?
F African American
G Irish American
H Native American
J German American
17PT. Which factor best accounts
for the differences in the
structures?
A cultural influences of Native
Americans and the Spanish
B federal government funding of
39IS. By 1820, Tennessee’s
inhabitants included Native
Americans, African Americans, and
A immigrants from Europe.
B workers from Asia.
C farmers from Mexico.
D soldiers from Canada.
33PT. The listings in the box above
reflect the contributions to the
cultural development of
the United States by
A Irish settlers.
B African slaves.
UH2.8.3.1 Recognize the causes and examples of
migration and immigration in Early American (i.e.
land, religion, money, pioneer spirit, indentured
Servitude, displacement, and slavery).
local buildings
C architectural influences of the
French and the British
D community group support of
historic places
Which item is the best example of
a primary source from the Civil
War?
F a letter written by a soldier
during the Siege of Vicksburg
G a newspaper article reviewing a
film about the Battle of Gettysburg
H biography of a slave escaping to
the North
J a museum timeline of events
leading to the secession of South
Carolina
Map
31IS. Which factor influenced the
migration shown on the map?
A Native Americans moved to
escape religious persecution from
European colonists.
B Native Americans moved to
settle new lands away from
colonial intrusions.
C Native Americans were displaced
by African slaves brought to work
on southern plantations.
D Native Americans were
displaced because the government
needed land for new settlements.
C Native Americans.
D German immigrants.
40IS. At the end of the 19th
century, most immigrants from
Eastern Europe came to America
in response to
F poor economic conditions in their
homelands.
G U.S. government programs
offering free land.
H generous terms of indentured
servitude.
J career opportunities in the U.S.
military.
ADVERTISEMENT
55PT. Irish immigrants were
Passage
46IS. Which type of migration is
being described in the passage?
F religious minorities escaping
persecution
G laborers entering indentured
servitude
H the importation of slaves from
Africa
J the forced relocation of Native
Americans
1PT. Which cultural group is best
described by the list?
A Russians
B Italians
C British
D Irish
13PT. In the early 19th century, a
major reason people migrated in
the United States was the
A passage of the Alien and
Sedition Acts.
B sale of federal land to citizens.
C requirement of literacy tests to
vote.
D announcement of the Monroe
Doctrine.
Quote
51PT. Based on the excerpt, which
change caused by westward
movement was discussed by
excluded from this ad because
a. Farmers out west clashed
with Irish immigrants over
land
b. It was illegal to hire Irish
Immigrants
c. Anti-Irish sentiment grew
with the increase in Irish
immigration
d. Irish immigrants did not
have the necessary skills
52PT. Which of these statements
describes an effect of European
colonization in North America by
1820?
F formation of a diverse population
of settlers
G completion of a transcontinental
railroad
H establishment of a single religion
J development of a dictatorship
UH2.8.4.9 Analyze the contributions of Tennessee
political leaders on the national scene (i.e., Andrew
Jackson, Andrew Johnson, James K. Polk,
Sequoyah,
Sam Houston).
President Jackson?
A the cultivation of tribal lands
B the education of Native
Americans
C the relocation of Native
Americans
D the dominance of certain tribes
47IS. How did James K. Polk
contribute to the expansion of the
United States?
A He purchased the Louisiana
Territory from the French.
B He gained territory during the
Mexican-American War.
C He encouraged settlement in the
Ohio River valley.
D He presided over the annexation
of Texas.
41IS. Which president made the
decisions that began the sequence
of events above?
A William Henry Harrison
B Andrew Jackson
C James K. Polk
D Millard Fillmore
67PT. Which of these best
describes a major contribution of
Sam Houston to US History
a. He explored and mapped
16PT. Which president is best
the western US
described by the information in the
b. He wrote legislation
list?
forbidding the extension of
F Andrew Jackson
slavery
G John Q. Adams
c. He led the fight for TX
H Martin Van Buren
independence from Mexico
J James K. Polk
d. He led the colonists in Rev
Battles against Great
Britain
35IS. Which major event occurred
after the first family traveled the
42IS. Based on the timeline above,
which action did President Andrew
UH2.8.5.2 Read a timeline and order events of
the past.
UH2.8.5.3 Differentiate between a primary and
secondary source.
Oregon Trail?
A Lewis and Clark lead an
expedition to the Pacific Ocean.
B Jefferson purchases the
Louisiana Territory.
C Gold is discovered in California.
D Americans begin to use the
Santa Fe Trail.
Timeline
48IS. Which event in the timeline
occurred after the passage of the
Homestead Act?
F Discovery of gold in Nevada
G Start of the mail service by the
Pony Express
H Virginia joins the Confederate
States of America
J Signing of the Pacific Railway Act
36IS. Which statement describes a
primary source?
F a letter written by a
Revolutionary soldier
G an encyclopedia entry about the
French and Indian War
H a documentary describing the
Civil War
J an essay explaining the history
of the Middle Colonies
Box
49IS. Which work completes the
Jackson take during his second
term in office?
F vetoed a road bill
G issued the Specie Circular
H signed the Indian Removal Act
J moved federal funds to state
banks
65PT. Which event best completes
the timeline above?
A Jefferson makes Louisiana
Purchase
B Pilgrims land at Plymouth
C George Washington is elected
president
D Boston Tea Party takes place
Passage
43IS. Why is the excerpt above a
primary source?
A It is a textbook chapter.
B It is an autobiographical account.
C It is a summary of a historical
event.
D It is an official government
document.
UH2.8.5.4 Recognize causes and consequences of
conflict, (i.e., French and Indian War,
Revolutionary
War, War of 1812).
list?
A History book about the
Democratic Party
B Magazine article about George
Washington
C Constitution of the State of
Tennessee
D Television program about The
Civil War
48PT. In 1999, a writer who wrote
a book about Andrew Jackson
created a
F primary source.
G personal journal.
H secondary source.
J government archive.
Quote
37IS. These statements were used
to justify which conflict?
A The French and Indian War
B The Revolutionary War
C The War of 1812
D The Civil War
Map
50IS. Based on the map, what was
one cause of the French and
Indian War?
F refusal to provide protection for
the colonies
G disagreement over territorial
boundaries
Box
44IS. War Hawks in Congress
reacted to the issues listed above
by calling for which conflict?
F French and Indian War
G the War of 1812
H Pontiac’s Rebellion
J the First Seminole War
UH2.8.5.5 Recognize consequences of the
westward
expansion of the United States.
H colonial desire for self
government
J disputes over the legality of
slavery
57PT. Based on the information,
what was the most likely purpose
of Thomas Paine’s Common
Sense?
A to reduce the size of colonial
militias
B to limit the authority of colonial
governments
C to advocate for acceptance of
Great Britain’s tax policies
D to encourage American colonists
to fight for independence
51IS. Which phrase best describes
one consequence of westward
expansion?
A elimination of urban areas
B removal of native inhabitants
C lack of industrial growth
D decline of international trade
Map
24PT. Which factor influenced the
migration shown on the map?
F Native Americans moved to
escape religious persecution from
European colonists.
G Native Americans moved to
settle new lands away from
colonial intrusions.
45IS. The rapid settlement of the
western territories during the first
half of the 19th century led to
A economic depression.
B laws restricting immigration.
C sectional differences.
D laws restricting reform
movements.
11PT Which term best completes
the diagram above?
A Industrial growth
B Anti-immigration movement
C Westward expansion
D Abolitionist movement
H Native Americans were displaced
by African slaves brought to work
on southern plantations.
J Native Americans were displaced
because the government needed
land for new settlements.
30PT. What was one consequence
that resulted from the westward
expansion of the United States?
F The population increased east of
the Appalachian Mountains.
G Groups of Native Americans
were forced onto reservations.
H The economy of the North
transitioned from agricultural to
industrial.
J Immigration from European
countries steadily decreased.
39PT. Which sentence is the best
description of the impact of
European colonization on
Native Americans?
A Native Americans lost their lands
to Europeans.
B British settlers absorbed Native
Americans into colonial society.
C British colonists adopted religious
practices of Native Americans.
D Native Americans protected
Europeans from attacks.
27PT Which historic development
contributed most to the changes
listed above?
A westward migration
B introduction of sharecropping
C urban expansion
D growth of manufacturing
61PT. Which of these political
questions from the early 1800s was
most related to westward
expansion?
a. should laws be passed to
restrict immigration from
some countries
b. should the federal
government pay for roads
and canals
c. should laws be passed to
improve conditions for
factory workers
d. should the federal
government pass a
protective tariff
UH2.8.5.6 Classify the characteristics of major
historical events into causes and effects (i.e.,
exploration, colonization, revolution, expansion,
and Civil War).
Diagram
38IS. Which effect best completes
the cause and effect diagram?
F European nations colonize North
and South America.
G American colonies rebel against
the British and Spanish.
H European nations experience
civil wars.
J American colonies protest unfair
taxes.
69PT. Which event occurred after
the action depicted in the
painting?
A the negotiation of the Missouri
Compromise
B the enforcement of the Monroe
Doctrine
C the Indian Removal Act
D the passage of the
Reconstruction Acts
46IS. Which event led most directly
to the Civil War?
F completion of the
Transcontinental Railroad
G passing the Homestead Act
H secession of South Carolina
J fighting the Battle of Gettysburg
UH2.8.5.8 Determine the social, political, and
economic factors that contributed to the institution
of slavery in America.
UH2.8.5.9 Interpret a timeline, detailing the
development of political parties in the United States
to the Civil War.
53IS. Which statement best
describes the southern economy
by the mid-1800s?
A Southern agricultural production
was highly dependent on slave
laborers.
B Southern citizens benefitted
from the selection of abolitionist
candidates.
C Southern factory production
outpaced plantation agricultural
production.
D Southern states experienced
financial success from the
discovery of oil.
Timeline
54IS. Based on the timeline, which
political party would most likely
have opposed a national law
limiting slavery in western
territories?
F Federalist Party
G Whig Party
H Democratic Party
J Liberty Party
19PT. Based on the timeline,
which event occurred after
Johnson implemented plans for
reconstruction in the South?
A Johnson was nominated as
Lincoln’s vice presidential
47IS. Which economic factor
contributed most to the increase in
slavery after 1800?
A creation of monopolies
B growth of factory towns
C discovery of mineral deposits
D expansion of cotton plantations
34PT. Which law declared that the
issue of slavery in the western
territories would be decided
by popular sovereignty?
F the Missouri Compromise
G the Kansas-Nebraska Act
H the Wilmot Proviso
J the Homestead Act
Timeline
48Is. According to the timeline
above, abolitionists would most
likely have been attracted to the
F Federalist Party.
G Democratic Party.
H Republican Party.
J Whig Party.
13PT. Andrew Jackson was elected
president in 1828. Based on the
timeline, he was a member
of which party?
A Whig Party
B Free Soil Party
C Federalist Party
UH2.8.5.10 Interpret maps, timelines, and charts
that
illustrate key elements of history (i.e., expansion,
economics, politics, society).
candidate.
B Johnson dismissed the Secretary
of War.
C Johnson became president of
the United States.
D Johnson served as a member of
the House of Representatives.
39PT. Based on the timeline,
which factor had the greatest
influence on political parties in the
United States?
A the need for a strong military
B the desire to protect jobs from
foreign immigrants
C the need to define geographic
borders
D the desire for current views to
be represented in government
55IS. How did The Louisiana
Purchase affect the United States?
A decreased immigration to North
America
B limited the threat of
international attacks
C ensured the protection of Native
American lands
D increased the amount of natural
resources
35PT. Which major event occurred
after the first family traveled the
Oregon Trail?
A Lewis and Clark lead an
D Democratic Party
Map
49IS. The map above shows that
the Louisiana Purchase
A doubled the land area of the
United States.
B expanded the United States to its
present-day boundaries.
C added most of the Southwest to
the United States.
D gave the United States control of
the Ohio River valley.
expedition to the Pacific Ocean.
B Jefferson purchases the
Louisiana Territory.
C Gold is discovered in California.
D Americans begin to use the
Santa Fe Trail.
42PT. Which trend in United
States history is reflected by the
events on the timeline?
F expansion of voting rights to
American citizens
G increased restrictions on
immigration to the United States
H expansion of the boundaries of
the United States
J increased protection of the rights
of Native Americans
Table
45PT. Based on the table, which
conclusion can be drawn regarding
the 1860 presidential election?
A Lincoln’s supporters were found
in free and slave states.
B The free and slave states held
differing political views.
C Lincoln’s opponents rejected the
institution of slavery.
D Free states had less political
power than slave states.
Timeline
50PT. Based on the timeline, one
goal of the Second Continental
UH2.8.5.11 Identify conclusions about historical
events using primary and secondary sources.
Congress was to
F change Great Britain’s policy of
mercantilism.
G avoid war with Great Britain at
any cost.
H improve the public’s opinion of
Great Britain.
J end Great Britain’s rule of the
colonies.
Timeline
56PT. Which goal was achieved
because of the events listed in the
timeline?
F establishment of prohibition
G female suffrage
H abolition of slavery
J child labor laws
Quote
40IS. This excerpt from the
Pennsylvania constitution was
establishing
F a church hierarchy within the
commonwealth.
G peaceful relationships with local
Native Americans.
H religious tolerance in the
commonwealth.
J a form of government based on
the English system.
Passage
56IS. Based on the excerpt, why
Passage
50IS. In the excerpt above,
Tecumseh states that to stop
settlers from taking their land,
Native Americans
needed to
F work together as a group.
G move farther west.
H sell at a fair price.
J move onto reservations.
UH2.8.5.13 Examine the demographic changes
brought about by westward movement (i.e.,
slavery,
industrialization, and Native American relocation).
did President Andrew Jackson plan
to move Native Americans to
new lands?
F to establish new American cities
G to provide white settlers access
to Native American territories
H to make peace between Native
American tribes
J to encourage cultural diversity in
America
58IS. In the mid 1800s, what
demographic change occurred as a
result of the expansion of
railroads?
F Fewer Italian Americans settled
in urban areas.
G More citizens migrated to
western cities.
H African Americans moved to
northern cities for employment.
J Rural areas experienced an
increase in population growth.
24PT. Which factor influenced the
migration shown on the map?
F Native Americans moved to
escape religious persecution from
European colonists.
G Native Americans moved to
settle new lands away from
colonial intrusions.
H Native Americans were displaced
by African slaves brought to work
51IS. Which of these demographic
changes was created by United
States westward expansion?
A Native Americans were forced to
relocate to new lands.
B Africans were forced to be slaves
on Caribbean plantations.
C Children worked long hours in
American factories.
D Irish immigrants relocated to
growing urban centers.
UH2.8.5.14 Recognize the course of conflicts
including major battles, alliances, strategy,
leadership, resources, or technology using a
diagram
for the Revolutionary War.
on southern plantations.
J Native Americans were displaced
because the government needed
land for new settlements.
53PT. The author of the excerpt
would most likely argue that
A Native Americans should be
given land along the East Coast.
B westward expansion was a
threat to Native American tribes.
C military officials should forcibly
relocate Native Americans.
D Native Americans should be
given representation at the federal
level.
Diagram
59IS. Which accomplishment best
completes the diagram?
A Authored the pamphlet Common
Sense
B Led forces in the Battle of
Yorktown
C Drafted the Declaration of
Independence
D Protested the British Tea Act at
Boston Harbor
Diagram
54PT. Which statement is best
supported by the diagram?
F British generals had prior
knowledge of the territory where
Diagram
52IS. Based on the diagram above,
why is the Battle of Saratoga
considered the turning point of the
Revolutionary War?
F It occurred about halfway
through the war.
G It moved the center of fighting
south.
H It took place between major
British victories.
J It persuaded France to join the
American cause.
29PT According to the map, which
of these best explains why
Cornwallis and his army were
battles occurred.
G Colonial merchants supplied
both sides during the
Revolutionary War.
H American troops were better
equipped to deal with difficult
conditions.
J Alliances were influential in
bringing an end to the
Revolutionary War.
UH2.8.6.1 Identify the impact of individual and
group decisions on historical events.
60IS. What effect did the outcome
of the election of 1860 have on
the United States?
F Southern states seceded from
the union and established the
confederacy.
G Texas became a republic and
established a representative
government.
H The Supreme Court passed
amendments to protect individual
civil rights.
J Congress allowed western
territories to enter the union as
slave states.
Which statement is best supported
by the diagram?
F British generals had prior
knowledge of the territory where
battles occurred.
G Colonial merchants supplied
forced to
surrender at Yorktown?
A British naval forces were
occupied with wars in Europe.
B Lafayette and his troops were
waiting for Cornwallis in New York.
C They were trapped by American
and French land and sea forces.
D Washington and Rochambeau
had defeated Cornwallis in South
Carolina.
53IS. Which president was
responsible for increasing the size
of the United States by purchasing
land
From France?
A John Adams
B Thomas Jefferson
C James Madison
D James Monroe
69PT. Which sentence best
describes a result of the
Emancipation Proclamation?
It damaged the economy of
the south
b. It decreased the number of
factories in the north
c. It created job competition in
the north
d. It promoted better
a.
UH2.8.6.2 Recognize the impact groups have on
change at the local, state, national, and world
levels.
UH2.8.6.3 Recognize examples of stereotyping,
prejudice, conformity, and altruism in early
American
history.
both sides during the
Revolutionary War.
H American troops were better
equipped to deal with difficult
conditions.
J Alliances were influential in
bringing an end to the
Revolutionary War.
Passage
61IS. Based on the excerpt,
participants at this convention
most likely impacted society by
A encouraging women to attend
private universities.
B limiting the ability of women to
be employed outside the home.
C advocating the expansion of
women’s rights under the law.
D demanding restrictions on the
right of women to hold public
office.
Box
62IS. Based on the description,
the Know-Nothing party was an
example of early American
F prejudice.
G temperance.
H altruism.
J suffrage.
Quote
65PT. The excerpt states an
example of
treatment of slaves in the
south
54IS. Which social injustice did
abolitionists bring to the attention
of the American public?
F discrimination against women
G slavery of African Americans
H theft of Native American land
J child labor in factories
55IS. During the 1800s, women
were forbidden by law to
A attend public schools.
B vote in elections.
C work in textile factories.
D writes newspaper editorials.
A Native Americans conforming to
colonial traditions.
B prejudice against Native
American customs.
C Native Americans discriminating
against colonists.
D altruism benefiting Native
Americans.