Social Studies Grade 8 Unit 06: The Early Republic

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1 Social Studies rade 8 Unit 06: The Early Republic

2 1 All of the following are defining characteristics of the era of the Early Republic EXEPT A closing of the national bank B the purchase of Louisiana expansion of national power D the War of Why is the year 1803 significant to U.S. history? Washington wrote his "arewell Address." England declared war on the United States. H The United States doubled in size. ongress passed the Naturalization Act. 5 During the Early Republic period, why were some Americans in favor of protective tariffs? A The federal government could then lower the income tax rate. B Businesses in the North thought it would help them compete with European imports. It would allow Southern plantation owners to borrow money from banks. D It would enable Americans to buy foreign products. 6 Which issue would be supported by Thomas efferson, but rejected by Alexander Hamilton? a national bank a strong business culture 3 All of the following were problems faced by leaders during the early years of the republic EXEPT H an anti rench policy an expansion of states' rights A defining authority of the national government B conducting a war against Spain maintaining national security D creating a stable economic system 4 What resulted from the passage of the udiciary Act during the Washington administration? udicial review was established. ederal courts system was set up. H States' role in federal courts was redefined. The Supreme ourt gained impeachment powers. Page 2 O ON

3 7 Use the chart and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. Thomas efferson Supported by farmers and workers Weak federal government Democratic Republican? Supported by Northern merchants and industry Strong federal government ederalist Who best completes this chart? A ohn Adams B ames Madison ames Monroe D Patrick Henry Page 3 O ON

4 Use the map and time line along with your knowledge of social studies to answer the following three questions. 8 The information on the map illustrates the extent of U.S. Territory during which era on the timeline? Era A Era B H Era Era D 9 Which success of Thomas efferson is reflected by the unorganized territory of the United States? A writing of the Declaration of Independence B Louisiana Purchase from rance area that cast the most votes for efferson as president D fight for states' rights as secretary of state in Washington's presidency Page 4 O ON

5 10 ames Monroe became president at a later time in U.S. history than the United States shown in this map. He was able to acquire land from foreign powers to add to U.S. territory. How would the map above change after Monroe's purchase? Louisiana became all white. lorida was indicated with vertical stripes. H The large dotted area became horizontally striped. lorida became a territory. 11 Which issue is one reason for the development of political parties in the early republic? A There was an agreement over the war with reat Britain in B The ounding athers were split over including the Bill of Rights in the onstitution. There was disagreement over the Louisiana Purchase. D There was disagreement over the role and strength of the national government. 12 Which action contributed to the beginning of the War of 1812? attacks on American ships by Barbary oast pirates violations of American fishing rights on the reat Lakes H impressment of American sailors into the British navy 13 How did the War of 1812 affect the standing of the United States in world affairs? A European nations invited the United States to join the fight against Napoleon. B The United States was viewed as being the leader of the Western Hemisphere. oreign governments agreed to make loans to repair war damage. D The United States established its identity as an independent and powerful nation. 14 Which controversial legislation of President ohn Adams' administration restricted citizens from criticizing the government? the udiciary Act the Monroe Doctrine H the Alien and Sedition Acts seizure of American ships by the Spanish navy the Embargo Act Page 5 O ON

6 15 Which of the following stated that the United States would not tolerate European intervention in Latin America? A Alien and Sedition Acts B XYZ Affair Treaty of hent D Monroe Doctrine 16 How did Washington's arewell Address influence American foreign policy? The United States attempted to remain neutral with foreign powers through the 19th century. The United States attempted to gain territory across the Americas. H The United States led attempts to form international organizations that would seek peace. The United States sought new trading relationships with Asian powers. Page 6 O ON

7 17 Use the excerpt and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. "I have now, sir, to inform you that the proofs you have given of your patriotism, and of your readiness to sacrifice domestic ease and private enjoyments to preserve the happiness of your country, did not permit the two Houses to harbor a doubt of your undertaking this great and important office, to which you are called, not only by the unanimous vote of the electors, but by the voice of America." Letter to eorge Washington, April, 1789 from harles Thomson, secretary to ongress Which of the following is true, based on the reading? A Washington had agreed to serve his country even though there were doubts about his ability to serve as president of the United States. B Washington was ordered into serving as the next president of the United States, which he agreed to even though he preferred staying at home after a long service during the war. Washington felt that the well being of the country was more important than his own personal well being as evidenced by his patriotic actions and thus was elected President. D Washington, while patriotic during the war, did not want to make sacrifices that affected his family after the war. Page 7 O ON

8 18 Use the information in the box and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. irst Vice President of the United States Second President of the United States Promoted the cause of independence at the ontinental ongress Which ounding ather's contributions are being described? eorge Washington Thomas efferson H ohn Adams ames Madison 19 How did President ames Monroe contribute to American foreign policy? A The United States would use international organizations to seek peaceful solutions to conflict. B The United States would resist any nation attempting to interfere in the affairs of nations in the Western Hemisphere. The United States would use the military to topple dictators that threaten peaceful democracies. D The United States would persuade Asian powers to increase commerce with American traders. Page 8 O ON

9 Use the table and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following two questions. Imports and Exports of the United States (in millions of dollars) Year Imports Exports How did the Embargo Act of 1807 impact American trade? Both imports and exports grew steadily. Imports grew while exports fell. H Imports fell while exports grew. Both imports and exports fell. 21 How did ederalists interpret the text of the onstitution? A The onstitution should be interpreted using precedents from international court cases. B The onstitution should be interpreted strictly by following the text closely. The onstitution should be interpreted using the Bill of Rights. D The onstitution should be interpreted loosely according to historical and social changes. Page 9 O ON

10 Use this graphic and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following three questions. Page 10 O ON

11 22 Which of the following sets of words belongs where the III, IV, and V are located on the graphic? III. Inspirational; IV. Honest and Practical; V. Believes in Equality III. Believes in Equality; IV. Inspirational; V. Honest and Practical H III. Honest and Practical; IV. Inspirational; V. Respectful III. Believes in Equality; IV. Organized; V. Loyal 23 What does Washington mean by his quote in I? A The United States must be selfgoverning. If we make alliances with other countries that take away any of that authority, we have fought the Revolutionary War for nothing. B The United States needs alliances with foreign powers to help us keep our independence which we fought so hard to earn. The United States should be in the position of telling foreign powers what they can and cannot do because we have won our independence. D All of the above are included in the meaning of quote I. 24 Which of the following would Washington have supported based on the quotes in III? travel of Americans to foreign countries expanding slavery throughout the nation H immigration of people from foreign countries all of the above are correct Page 11 O ON

12 25 Use the image and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question. This portrait of eorge Washington served as a larger symbol at the time of the War of Which of the following accurately reflects the views of the people of the time? A The saving of the portrait by Dolly Madison on the day of the burning of the White House served as a symbol of American independence and perseverance. B The loss of this portrait during the burning of the White House greatly discouraged the Americans who lost momentum in the war with Britain. The hiding of the portrait from the British by ane Adams preserved a great art treasure for the new nation. D The saving of the portrait by Dolly Madison showed that artwork is more valuable than our national founding documents. Page 12 STOP

13 Test Key Social Studies rade 8 Unit 06: The Early Republic ## Item # orrect Answer Primary SE Secondary SE Obj/at 1 S D A 8.1(A) [R] None STAAR: SS1 2 S D H 8.1() [S] None STAAR: SS1 3 S cs B 8.5(A) [R] 8.29(D) [P] STAAR: SS1 4 S D 8.5(A) [R] None STAAR: SS1 5 S S B 8.5(B) [S] None STAAR: SS1 6 S D 8.5() [R] None STAAR: SS1 7 S A 8.5() [R] 8.29(B) [P] STAAR: SS1 8 S (B) [S] 8.29(B) [P] STAAR: SS1 9 S D B 8.5(A) [R] 8.29() [P] STAAR: SS1 10 S D 8.5(E) [R] 8.29(B) [P] STAAR: SS1 11 S cs D 8.5() [R] None STAAR: SS1 12 STX H 8.5(D) [S] None STAAR: SS1 13 S S D 8.5(D) [S] None STAAR: SS1 14 S D H 8.5(A) [R] None STAAR: SS1 15 S D D 8.5(E) [R] None STAAR: SS1 16 S S 8.5(E) [R] None STAAR: SS1 17 S S 8.22(A) [S] 8.29(B) [P] STAAR: SS3 18 S cs H 8.20(B) [S] 8.29(B) [P] STAAR: SS3 19 S089081S B 8.22(B) [S] None STAAR: SS3 20 S S 8.5(E) [R] 8.29() [P] STAAR: SS1 21 S S D 8.21(A) [S] None STAAR: SS3 22 S S 8.22(A) [S] 8.29(B) [P] STAAR: SS3 23 S S A 8.22(A) [S] 8.29(A) [P] STAAR: SS3 24 S S H 8.22(A) [S] 8.29(B) [P] STAAR: SS3 25 S S A 8.26(B) [S] 8.29(B) [P] STAAR: SS2