2019 STAAR 8th Grade Social Studies

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The geographic factors in this table led primarily to the-

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development of different economies in the two regions

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Which outcome best completes this diagram? Options: American Revolution, Popular Sovereignty, Manifest Destiny, Civil War

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Civil War

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Which of the following best completes this excerpt?
Options:
equal pay,
own property,
a public education,
vote

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vote

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Which of these describes the primary reason for French colonization?

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The economic growth demonstrated by this recruitment letter was primarily a result of -

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the new production methods of industrialization

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For what reason did a group of colonists agree to this compact?

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To form a social contract among themselves

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Which phrase best represents the U.S. principle of republicanism? Options: The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people, The establishment of courts to interpret laws and government actions, The division of power between federal government and state governments, The power of a court to declare a law unconstitutional

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The creation of a Congress to carry out the will of the people

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This author is expressing her opinion about-

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amending the Constitution

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Which reason best completes the diagram? Options: Requirements of an alliance with France, Interest in conquering territories in South America, British impressment of U.S. sailors, Abolition of state militias

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British impressment of U.S. sailors

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This excerpt supports the conclusion that Jefferson disagreed with -

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the Supreme Court's power of judicial review