8th Grade US History Important Terms

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Maryland's founding purpose
Founded for Catholics seeking religious freedom
Founded as a trading post for merchants
Founded as a military base for defense
Founded for the purpose of agricultural expansion
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Characteristics of New England colonies
Fertile soil, warm climate, agriculture, trade; founded for economic gain
Rocky soil, cold climate, harbors, fishing, lumber, shipbuilding; founded for religious freedom
Flat plains, hot climate, mining, agriculture; founded for expansion
Wetlands, temperate climate, tourism, textiles; founded for commercial purposes
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Industrial Revolution
New inventions helped farming and factories make goods faster, leading to cheaper products and a growing need for workers.
It was a period of economic decline where factories closed and unemployment rose.
People moved from cities to rural areas to escape factory work.
It marked the end of agricultural practices and the rise of digital technology.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Dorothea Dix
Worked to improve prison conditions and create facilities for the mentally ill.
Was a famous author of children's books.
Served as a military nurse during the Civil War.
Advocated for women's suffrage in the 19th century.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
George Washington's Farewell Address
Washington encouraged the formation of permanent foreign alliances.
Washington warned against having permanent foreign alliances and creating political parties.
Washington advocated for the establishment of multiple political parties.
Washington emphasized the importance of military alliances.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Citizen responsibilities
Serve on juries, vote in elections, stay informed, obey laws
Pay taxes and follow traffic rules
Attend community meetings and volunteer
Travel abroad and learn new languages
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Temperance movement
Led by women; fought to decrease alcohol consumption.
A movement to promote the consumption of alcohol.
An initiative to increase the production of alcoholic beverages.
A campaign to legalize all forms of drug use.
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