STAAR Grade 8 Social Studies Practice Assessment

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Social Studies
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which Supreme Court case established the principle of judicial review?
Back
Marbury v. Madison
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8.3.18.A
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which examples list unalienable rights? Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, Public trial by a fair and impartial jury, Freedom of religion, speech, and the press, Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
Back
Life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness
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8.3.19.A
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which action led the United States into the War of 1812? American warships were captured at sea and forced to fight for Britain. American merchant sailors smuggling goods to Europe were imprisoned in Britain. American merchant sailors were impressed into naval service to fight for Britain. American warships sailing from European ports were boarded and impounded in Britain.
Back
American merchant sailors were impressed into naval service to fight for Britain.
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8.1.5.D
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This time line describes advancements in communication. Based on the time line, which claim is supported by these advancements?
Options: Developing new technologies requires replacement of existing innovations., New innovations build on previous technologies to improve daily life., New technologies are widely accepted by the public., Development of new technologies is rarely aided by government action.
Back
New innovations build on previous technologies to improve daily life.
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8.4.28.A
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
This time line describes advancements in communication. Part B: Which year on the time line provides evidence that supports the answer to Part A?
Back
1873
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8.4.28.A
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why is Dorothea Dix a significant figure in U.S. history?
Back
She led a reform effort to improve care for the mentally ill.
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8.2.23.C
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Which statement describes a reason for the development of the transatlantic slave trade? Options: Colonial governments wanted to use enslaved labor to build needed canals., Plantation owners in southern colonial states were increasing profits by using enslaved labor., Many colonists relied on enslaved labor to do the difficult work on their ranches., Textile production in northern colonial factories was increasingly dependent on enslaved labor.
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Plantation owners in southern colonial states were increasing profits by using enslaved labor.
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8.4.12.B
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