8th Grade History
As one of the world's greatest countries, there is utmost need for children to learn the history of the U. S. It is important to know everything came to unfold. All eighth graders out there, this is for you.
- 1.
In the 1580s, John White wrote in his journal: "The 15 of August towards evening we came to an anchor at Hatorask, in 36 degr. and one third, in five fathom water, three leagues from the shore. At our first coming to anchor on this shore we saw a great smoke rise in the Isle Roanoke near the place where I left our Colony in the year 1587, which smoake put us in good hope that some of the colony were there expecting my return out of England." According the the passage, to what is the phrase "our Colony" referring?
- A.
"in the Isle Roanoke"
- B.
"of England"
- C.
"three leagues from shore"
- D.
"in five fathom water"
Correct Answer
A. "in the Isle Roanoke" -
- 2.
Based on the "Aftermath of the French and Indian War" map, approximate what state(s) once claimed the area where present-day Fremont is located.
- A.
Virginia only
- B.
Virginia and Massachusetts
- C.
Virginia and Connecticut
- D.
Pennsylvania only
Correct Answer
C. Virginia and Connecticut -
- 3.
Ferdinand Magellan (pictured) was one of the most famous explorers of the 1500s. If newspapers had been invented at that time, what front page headline would have best detailed the results of his final voyage?
- A.
Claim To Spain: Magellan Takes Control of Hispaniola
- B.
Mississippi King: Magellan Leads Crew Through Massive River to a Gulf
- C.
Magellan Perishes, But Crew Sails 'Round The World
- D.
Portuguese Explorer Conquers the Incas, Sends Millions Worth of Gold Home
Correct Answer
C. Magellan Perishes, But Crew Sails 'Round The World -
- 4.
In which area of this map would the Piedmont region be?
- A.
Area "A"
- B.
Area "B"
- C.
Area "C"
- D.
Area "D"
Correct Answer
B. Area "B" -
- 5.
In what state is Area "B" located?
- A.
Florida
- B.
Georgia
- C.
Alabama
- D.
South Carolina
Correct Answer
B. Georgia -
- 6.
Read the 1808 statute from the United States Congress below, then answer the question: ...Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America inCongress assembled, That from and after the first day of January, one thousand eight hundredand eight, it shall not be lawful to import into the United States or the territories thereof from anyforeign kingdom, place, or country, any person of colour to be held to service or labour... According to this statute, what was forbidden starting in 1808?
- A.
Slaves were not allowed to be brought into the United States.
- B.
Slaves were not allowed to rule foreign kingdoms.
- C.
U.S. citizens were not allowed to own slaves.
- D.
People of color were not allowed to serve or work in the Army or Navy.
Correct Answer
A. Slaves were not allowed to be brought into the United States. -
- 7.
Based on the 1830s political cartoon above, which portrayal of President Andrew Jackson reflected the opinion of some of his opponents?
- A.
The executive branch had become too powerful.
- B.
The British had too much influence over the president.
- C.
The president had become too sympathetic to the common man.
- D.
The spoils system had failed to improve the government.
Correct Answer
A. The executive branch had become too powerful. -
- 8.
Read these 3 statements from the 1770s, then answer the question below: “We must indeed all hang together or, most assuredly, we shall all hang separately.” “…give me liberty or give me death!”“A government of our own is our natural right…” Which of the following people would have most likely agreed with these statements?
- A.
Johann Rall, Hessian colonel
- B.
George III, King of England
- C.
Charles Cornwallis, 33rd Regiment of Foot commandant
- D.
Ethan Allen, Green Mountain Boys commander
Correct Answer
D. Ethan Allen, Green Mountain Boys commander -
- 9.
Using the Electoral College Map above, what is the most likely reason that California has so many electoral votes compared to those in other states?
- A.
California has more land than any other state.
- B.
California's coastline gives it more advantages than other states.
- C.
California is centrally located within the United States.
- D.
California has a larger population than the other states.
Correct Answer
D. California has a larger population than the other states. -
- 10.
Read this excerpt from Edgar Allan Poe's 1845 poem, The Raven, then answer the question below: Open here I flung the shutter, when, with many a flirt and flutter,In there stepped a stately raven of the saintly days of yore.Not the least obeisance made he; not a minute stopped or stayed he;But, with mien of lord or lady, perched above my chamber door -Perched upon a bust of Pallas just above my chamber door -Perched, and sat, and nothing more.Then this ebony bird beguiling my sad fancy into smiling,By the grave and stern decorum of the countenance it wore,`Though thy crest be shorn and shaven, thou,' I said, `art sure no craven.Ghastly grim and ancient raven wandering from the nightly shore -Tell me what thy lordly name is on the Night's Plutonian shore!'Quoth the raven, `Nevermore.'Much I marvelled this ungainly fowl to hear discourse so plainly,Though its answer little meaning - little relevancy bore;For we cannot help agreeing that no living human beingEver yet was blessed with seeing bird above his chamber door -Bird or beast above the sculptured bust above his chamber door,With such name as `Nevermore.'But the raven, sitting lonely on the placid bust, spoke only,That one word, as if his soul in that one word he did outpour.Nothing further then he uttered - not a feather then he fluttered -Till I scarcely more than muttered `Other friends have flown before -On the morrow he will leave me, as my hopes have flown before.'Then the bird said, `Nevermore.' Which of these statements most likely identifies with Poe's mood and feelings?
- A.
Poe was planning to fly away to another world within his mind.
- B.
Poe became more sorrowful and depressed the longer that the bird stayed.
- C.
Poe felt blessed that a bird wanted to become his pet.
- D.
Poe became increasingly annoyed by the bird and tried to scare him away.
Correct Answer
B. Poe became more sorrowful and depressed the longer that the bird stayed. -
- 11.
Using the map above, what is the best estimate of the distance along the Northern Path from its beginning to the Arkansas River?
- A.
450 miles
- B.
700 miles
- C.
1100 miles
- D.
1250 miles
Correct Answer
B. 700 miles -
- 12.
Use the chart below to answer the question:Membership in theMormon Church, 1829-1841(source: Wikipedia)What time period listed showed the largest growth in the number of members within the Mormon church?
- A.
1830 to 1835
- B.
1835 to 1838
- C.
1838 to 1840
- D.
1840 to 1841
Correct Answer
B. 1835 to 1838 -
- 13.
Read this excerpt by Herman Melville, then answer the question: " 'Aye, my hearties all round; it was _____ that dismasted me; _____ that brought me to this dead stump I stand on now. Aye aye,' he shouted with a terrific, loud animal sob, like that of a heart-stricken moose; 'Aye, aye! It was that accursed white whale that razeed me; made a poor pegging lubber for me forever and a day!' Then, tossing both arms, with measureless imprecations he shouted out, 'Aye, aye! And I'll chase him round Good Hope, and round the Horn, and round the Norway Maelstrom, and round perdition's flames before I give him up. And this is what ye have shipped for, men! To chase that white whale on both sides of land, and all sides of the earth...' " What name goes on the lines within this passege?
- A.
Ichabod Crane
- B.
Fortunato
- C.
Natty Bumppo
- D.
Moby Dick
Correct Answer
D. Moby Dick -
- 14.
Using the map above, what is the absolute location of the red dot?
- A.
41° N, 115° E
- B.
Near the center of Colorado
- C.
39° S, 115° E
- D.
Near the center of Utah
- E.
39° N, 105° W
- F.
Near the center of Wyoming
Correct Answer
E. 39° N, 105° W -
- 15.
Read the passage, then answer the question: (1) During the Civil War, the Merrimack and the Monitor fought in epic battles along the Eastern Seaboard. (2) Both ships battled to stalemates on several occasions. (3) This was due mainly to their ironclad construction. (4) The Merrimack and the Monitor were outfitted with several tons of metal apiece, giving each a hard shell to resist cannon attacks from the other. (5) During the Battle of Hampton Roads, 464 men became casualties. (6) Despite all of the battles that took place, the Merrimack and the Monitor saw little damage, thus made ironclad ships the future of all naval combat throughout the world.Which sentence is unnecessary within this passage?
- A.
Sentence 1
- B.
Sentence 3
- C.
Sentence 5
- D.
Sentence 6
Correct Answer
C. Sentence 5 -
- 16.
Read the excerpt from the telegram to Abraham Lincoln, then answer the question: December 22, 1864“I beg to present you as a Christmas gift the city of Savannah with 150 heavy guns and plenty of ammunition and also about 25,000 bales of cotton...”-William Tecumseh Sherman (pictured above)Why did Sherman refer to Savannah as a "Christmas gift"?
- A.
Sherman took control and won the city from the Confederate Army.
- B.
Sherman was pleased about the opportunity to have the cotton made into clothes for his troops.
- C.
Sherman repelled the enemy to keep the city in the hands of the Union Army.
- D.
Sherman knew that Lincoln was a Christian man and was always appreciative of gifts.
Correct Answer
A. Sherman took control and won the city from the Confederate Army. -
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.jpg "Based on the 1830s political cartoon above, which portrayal of President Andrew Jackson reflected the opinion of some of his opponents?")
.jpg "Using the map above, what is the absolute location of the red dot?")
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