American History Final Part 1
Eighth Grade American History Final Review Part One
- 1.
Why did political parties form in the USA?
- A.
Too many people wanted to run for president
- B.
Alexander hamilton and thomas jefferson disagreed
- C.
Abraham lincoln had the idea
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
B. Alexander hamilton and thomas jefferson disagreed -
- 2.
Why was washington d.c. selected as the capital?
- A.
It was the area washington lived
- B.
The north didn't want anything to do with it
- C.
The south would only pay off debts if it was in the south
- D.
Andrew jackson wanted it to be there
Correct Answer
C. The south would only pay off debts if it was in the south -
- 3.
Amendment __ prevented ties after the election in 1800.
Correct Answer
12 - 4.
Which supreme court case established the court's right to decide if a law is constitutional?
- A.
Maryland vs. monroe
- B.
Dred scott case
- C.
Brown vs. board of education
- D.
Marbury vs. madison
Correct Answer
D. Marbury vs. madison -
- 5.
We got land west of the _____________ ________ in the louisiana purchase.
Correct Answer
- 6.
Who sold louisiana to the usa?
- A.
Napolean
- B.
Lewis & clark
- C.
The indians
- D.
China
Correct Answer
A. Napolean -
- 7.
Who did president jefferson send to explore the louisiana purchase?
- A.
Napolean
- B.
Lewis & clark
- C.
Himself
- D.
The indians
Correct Answer
B. Lewis & clark -
- 8.
Lewis and clark took the __________ and ___________ river to explore the louisiana purchase.
Correct Answer
missouri and columbia - 9.
____________ served as a guide and translator to lewis and clark.
Correct Answer
sacogawea - 10.
What was our main problem with england during the early 1800s?
- A.
Impressment of sailors
- B.
England invaded the usa in 1796
- C.
They were our enemies
- D.
None of the above
Correct Answer
A. Impressment of sailors -
- 11.
Refusing to trade with somebody
- A.
Boycott
- B.
Refusal act
- C.
No trading act
- D.
Embargo
Correct Answer
D. Embargo -
- 12.
In what three areas did fighting take place in the war of 1812
- A.
England, china, and japan
- B.
Great lakes, atlantic, and seas
- C.
Pacific, mexico, and the usa
- D.
Asia, europe, and usa
Correct Answer
B. Great lakes, atlantic, and seas -
- 13.
James madison's wife:
- A.
Susan madison
- B.
Molly madison
- C.
Dolly madison
- D.
Jenna madison
Correct Answer
C. Dolly madison -
- 14.
Tennessean that become a national hero after battle of new orleans:
- A.
Andrew jackson
- B.
George washington
- C.
Alexander hamilton
- D.
Thomas jefferson
Correct Answer
A. Andrew jackson -
- 15.
____________ wrote the star spangled banner
Correct Answer
francis scott keys
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