8th Grade Social Studies

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Which was the battle that changed the course of the war because the Patriots were victorious?

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Battle of Saratoga

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Which treaty ended the American Revolutionary War?

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Treaty of Paris in 1783

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Shays' Rebellion, a group of rioting farmers angry about their economic situation and lack of representation after the Revolutionary War, brought to light the weakness of the central government in the Articles of Confederation.

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brought to light the weakness of the central government in the Articles of Confederation

Front

Was the ruler of England during the Revolutionary War?

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George III

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Name the three branches of government: legislative branch, judicial branch, executive branch

Back

all of these

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The legislative branch, also known as Congress, is made up of two houses. What are they?

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The Senate & House of Representatives

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Congress _____________ laws

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makes

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The executive branch is comprised of the ____________, ______ __________, and the ____________.

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President, Vice-President, Cabinet

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The Supreme Court is part of the ________________ branch of government.

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judicial

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The _______________ branch executes laws.

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executive