MW Social Studies Grade 8 Review - Quiz 1a

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    Native American Indians of New York State

  1. Based on the map, which conclusion is valid about Native American Indians in New York State?
  2. Your answer:
    Native American Indians preferred to live in the most mountainous regions of the State.
    The Iroquois and Algonquins maintained peaceful relationships with one another.
    Waterways were important to the Native American Indian way of life.
    The Mohawks owned more land than the Oneidas did.


    Temple

  3. This temple is evidence that
  4. Your answer:
    many english settlements were established in Central America
    some Native American Indians had highly developed civilizations
    some Native American Indians copied the architectural styles of Spain and Portugal
    ancient Chinese culture had a major influence on Native American Indian culture


  5. The theory that Native American Indians migrated across a land bridge from Asia to settle in North America is based on
  6. Your answer:
    political studies
    diaries written during th migration
    archaeological discoveries
    modern short stories written by Native American Indians


  7. During most of the colonial period, which European nation controlled Mexico, Central America, and many islands of the West Indies?
  8. Your answer:
    Spain
    France
    the Netherlands
    Portugal


  9. Which statement accurately describes the status of African Americans during the colonial period?
  10. Your answer:
    They had full legal and social equality in some colonies.
    They had the same employment opportunities as other colonists.
    They had few rights, even if they were not slaves.
    They were all slaves.


  11. Which quotation best explains England's purpose in developing colonies during the 1600's and 1700's?
  12. Your answer:
    "England must have colonies so that all of the political rights of English citizens will be spread throughout the world."
    "Our colonies are valuable to us because we get so many fine manufactured goods from them."
    "Colonies are important because they help spread the Roman Catholic faith throughout the world."
    "Regulated trade with our colonies will help us increase our wealth, and thus our power."


  13. The French and Indian War was an important event in the relationship of the American colonies to England because after the war, England began to
  14. Your answer:
    grant the colonies greater powers of self-government
    encourage colonial manufacturing
    levy taxes on the colonies to help pay the war debts
    withdraw all British troops from the colonies


  15. A basic idea contained in the Declaration of Independence is that
  16. Your answer:
    the states are superior to the Federal Government
    governments get their power from the people
    people should not question the decisions of their government
    people cannot change their government


  17. Which method was used in developing the United States Constitution at the Constitutional Convention of 1787?
  18. Your answer:
    Individual citizens in each state voted on each section of the Constitution.
    Representatives of the English King participated in the writing of the Constitution.
    Delegates from the smallest states wrote the Constitution.
    The delegates reached a series of compromises to settle their differences of opinion.


  19. As a basis of government in the United States, the Federal Constitution has been successful because it is
  20. Your answer:
    used by other countries
    flexible and can be changed
    based on the ideas of European kings
    opposed to the commercial interests of cities and towns



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