History Star Test Flash Cards 2024-2025 8th grade
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What is colonization?
The process of establishing control over a foreign territory and its people.
True or False: Colonization often involves the exploitation of natural resources of the colonized area.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant event in the history of colonization, marking the beginning of European exploration of the Americas.
Age of Discovery
Which European country was the first to establish a permanent settlement in North America?
Spain
What were two primary motivations behind European colonization?
Economic gain and spreading Christianity.
What year did the American Revolution officially begin?
1775
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was adopted in 1776.
True
Fill in the blank: The first shots of the American Revolution were fired at __________.
Lexington and Concord
Which document formally ended the American Revolution?
The Treaty of Paris (1783)
Multiple Choice: Who was the main author of the Declaration of Independence? A) George Washington B) Thomas Jefferson C) Benjamin Franklin D) John Adams
B) Thomas Jefferson
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution of the United States.
True or False: The Constitution can be amended.
True.
Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the _____ .
Bill of Rights.
Which branch of government is established by Article I of the Constitution?
The Legislative Branch.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a power of Congress? A) Declare war B) Establish post offices C) Grant pardons D) Collect taxes
C) Grant pardons.
What was the primary purpose of the Articles of Confederation?
To establish a loose union of the states and govern the United States during the early years after independence.
True or False: The Constitution of 1787 replaced the Articles of Confederation.
True
Fill in the blank: The ________ established a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government.
Constitution
Which event highlighted the weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation and led to the Constitutional Convention?
Shays’ Rebellion
What is the significance of the Bill of Rights?
It guarantees individual liberties and protects citizens from government overreach.
Who was the seventh President of the United States?
Andrew Jackson
True or False: The Age of Jackson is characterized by the rise of democratic ideals and the expansion of suffrage.
True
Fill in the blank: The political party founded by Andrew Jackson and his supporters is known as the __________.
Democratic Party
What was the name of the policy that forced Native American tribes to relocate from their ancestral lands during Jackson’s presidency?
Indian Removal Act
Multiple Choice: Which of the following events is closely associated with Andrew Jackson’s presidency? A) The Louisiana Purchase B) The Trail of Tears C) The War of 1812 D) The Civil War
B) The Trail of Tears
What is economic growth?
Economic growth is the increase in the production of goods and services in an economy over a period of time.
True or False: Economic growth can be measured by the increase in a country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
True
Fill in the blank: Economic growth is often represented as a percentage increase in __________ over time.
GDP
Which of the following is NOT a common factor contributing to economic growth? a) Investment in capital b) Technological advancements c) Decrease in labor force participation
c) Decrease in labor force participation
What are the two main types of economic growth?
Extensive growth and intensive growth.
What was the primary motivation for Westward Expansion in the United States?
The primary motivation was the belief in Manifest Destiny, the idea that it was America’s divine right to expand across the continent.
True or False: The Homestead Act of 1862 provided land to individuals willing to cultivate it for a period of five years.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ was a significant route for settlers moving westward in the mid-1800s.
Oregon Trail
Which event led to a massive influx of settlers in California in 1849?
The California Gold Rush
What was one major consequence of Westward Expansion for Native American tribes?
One major consequence was the forced relocation and loss of ancestral lands, leading to significant cultural and population decline.
What was the primary goal of the Reform Movement in the 19th century?
To address social issues and improve society through various reforms.
True or False: The Reform Movement included efforts to abolish slavery.
True
Fill in the blank: The __________ Movement focused on increasing access to education for all children.
Education
Which famous abolitionist was a prominent figure in the Reform Movement?
Frederick Douglass
Multiple choice: Which of the following was NOT a focus of the Reform Movement? A) Women’s rights B) Temperance C) Space exploration
C) Space exploration
What were the two main factions involved in the American Civil War?
The Union and the Confederacy.
True or False: The Civil War began in 1861.
True.
Fill in the blank: The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by President ______.
Abraham Lincoln.
Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg.
What was one primary cause of the Civil War?
Slavery and states’ rights.
What was the primary aim of Reconstruction after the Civil War?
To rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society.
True or False: The Reconstruction Amendments include the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ Act of 1867 divided the South into military districts.
Reconstruction
Which president was in office during the initial phase of Reconstruction?
Abraham Lincoln
What were ‘Black Codes’?
Laws passed in the South to restrict the rights of newly freed African Americans.
What year did the American Revolution begin?
1775
True or False: The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776.
True
Fill in the blank: The first ten amendments to the Constitution are known as the _____ .
Bill of Rights
Who was the first President of the United States?
George Washington
What was the main cause of the War of 1812?
Impressment of American sailors and trade restrictions
Multiple Choice: Which document ended the American Civil War?
The Treaty of Appomattox
What year did the Emancipation Proclamation take effect?
1863
True or False: The Louisiana Purchase doubled the size of the United States.
True
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a movement to end slavery in the United States.
Abolitionist Movement
What event sparked the start of the Great Depression?
The stock market crash of 1929
Multiple Choice: Which amendment granted women the right to vote?
19th Amendment
Who was the leader of the Soviet Union during World War II?
Joseph Stalin
True or False: The Berlin Wall fell in 1989.
True
What was the main goal of the Progressive Movement?
To address social issues and promote reforms in government and society.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of laws passed in the 1930s to prevent future economic crises.
New Deal
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It was a turning point in the Civil War.
Multiple Choice: Which event officially marked the end of World War II in Europe?
V-E Day (Victory in Europe Day)
Who was known as the ‘Father of His Country’?
George Washington
True or False: The U.S. Constitution was ratified in 1788.
True
What was the primary purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
To explore the newly acquired territory of the Louisiana Purchase.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a conflict between the North and South over states’ rights and slavery.
Civil War
What major event happened on December 7, 1941?
The attack on Pearl Harbor.
Multiple Choice: Which U.S. President issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the main outcome of the Treaty of Versailles?
It ended World War I and imposed heavy reparations on Germany.
True or False: The Cold War was a direct military conflict between the U.S. and the Soviet Union.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of protests against British taxes in the American colonies.
Boston Tea Party
What year did the United States land the first man on the moon?
1969
Multiple Choice: What was the main purpose of the Marshall Plan?
To aid in the economic recovery of Europe after World War II.
Who wrote the famous pamphlet ‘Common Sense’?
Thomas Paine
True or False: The Civil Rights Act was passed in 1964.
True
What was the primary cause of the Spanish-American War?
The explosion of the USS Maine and American support for Cuban independence.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was an international crisis in 1962 over the presence of Soviet missiles in Cuba.
Cuban Missile Crisis
What was the significance of the Supreme Court case Brown v. Board of Education?
It declared racial segregation in public schools unconstitutional.
Multiple Choice: Which event is often cited as the start of the Great Migration?
World War I
Who was the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean?
Amelia Earhart
True or False: The United States was neutral at the beginning of World War I.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a movement aimed at promoting equality for African Americans.
Civil Rights Movement
What year did the stock market crash that led to the Great Depression occur?
1929
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a major cause of the American Revolution?
Taxation without representation
Who was the main author of the Federalist Papers?
Alexander Hamilton
True or False: The U.S. Constitution can be amended.
True
What was the primary objective of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
To explore and map the newly acquired Louisiana Territory.
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a movement that aimed to end alcohol consumption.
Temperance Movement
What was the main result of the Plessy v. Ferguson decision?
It upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the ‘separate but equal’ doctrine.
Multiple Choice: Which U.S. President is associated with the New Deal?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Who was the first African American Supreme Court Justice?
Thurgood Marshall
True or False: The U.S. was involved in World War II from 1939 to 1945.
False
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a period of intense rivalry between the U.S. and the Soviet Union after World War II.
Cold War
What was the purpose of the Reconstruction Era?
To rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society.
Multiple Choice: The ‘Iron Curtain’ refers to the division between which two regions?
Western Europe and Eastern Europe
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
Franklin D. Roosevelt
True or False: The 13th Amendment abolished slavery in the United States.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a significant event in 1773 where American colonists protested British taxes.
Boston Tea Party
What was the main cause of the Mexican-American War?
Territorial disputes following the annexation of Texas.
Multiple Choice: Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?
Battle of Gettysburg
Who was the leader of the Confederate States during the Civil War?
Jefferson Davis
True or False: The United States was founded in 1776.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ was a series of reforms aimed at improving social conditions in the early 20th century.
Progressive Era
What was the significance of the 1963 March on Washington?
It was a key event in the Civil Rights Movement, highlighted by Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech.
Multiple Choice: Which war was fought to gain independence from Great Britain?
American Revolutionary War
