Social Studies, Chapter 1, 8th Grade

Mr. Limina's 8th grade social studies notes for chapter 1.  Given from September 5-30, 2008.  Easiest if cards are done in order, but can be done shuffled.

120 cards   |   Total Attempts: 184
  

Cards In This Set

Front Back
How many total U.S. Senators are there?
100
How many senators does each state have?
2
Who are the 2008 Delaware Senators?
Jo Biden & Tom Carper
Who is in the House of Representatives from Delaware?
Mike Castle
How many total Representatives are in the House of Representatives?
435
When was the Missouri Compromise?
1820
What was the line of latitude from the Missouri Compromise?
36.30'
Which states were slave states from Missouri Compromise?
Every state south of the line and Missouri were slave states.
Which states were free states from Missouri Compromise?
Every state North of the line except Missouri were free states.
Which state was added to the Union due to the Missouri Compromise? Was it Free or Slave?
Maine; Free
True/False: The Missouri Compromise made all states equal in the senate?
True
Who drafted the Missouri Compromise?
Henry Clay (Kentucky)
Why did the South need slavery in 1820?
To farm their plantations.
Which lands did the Missouri Comrpromise apply to?
The Louisianna Purchase
What did the Mexican War (1848) add to the U.S.?
A large amount of land.