8th Grade History STAAR Review

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In what year was Jamestown, Virginia settled by English colonists?

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1607

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Signed by many Pilgrims when they landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts in 1620, this helped establish the idea of "Self-Government"

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Mayflower Compact

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The innovation shown in this photograph (invented by Robert Fulton) most affected the U.S. economy by

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allowing more efficient movement of goods

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The Second Great Awakening was a movement that promoted ....

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spiritual and religious revival and the need for social reform

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Which territorial gain bought from France in 1803 gave the United States control of the Mississippi River and was very important in transporting goods?

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Louisiana Purchase

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The New England colony's economy was based on _________________________.

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Shipbuilding, fishing and whaling, and trade

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What was one reason James K. Polk won the presidential election of 1844?

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He was committed to fulfilling the goals of Manifest Destiny.

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One warning President George Washington gave in his Farewell Address is: do not make permanent alliances with foreign countries (remain neutral)

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do not make permanent alliances with foreign countries (remain neutral)

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Guarantees the freedom of speech, religion, press (printed articles) and to peacefully assemble.

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1st Amendment

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Forbids excessive fines and cruel and unusual punishments

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8th Amendment