Grade 8 Social Studies Past Paper 2024-2025 PDF

Draft - 2024-2025 Grade 8 Social Studies Early Republic-Jackson Total Questions - 25 COMPLEXITY/DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE DOK1 - 12 DOK2 - 13 DOK3 - 0 STANDARDS 8.2.A [R] - 2 8.3.A [R] - 1 8.4.A [R] - 2 8.4.C [R] - 1 8.4.D [R] - 1 8.5.A [R] - 1 8.5.B [S] - 1 8.5.C [R]...

Draft - 2024-2025 Grade 8 Social Studies Early Republic-Jackson Total Questions - 25 COMPLEXITY/DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE DOK1 - 12 DOK2 - 13 DOK3 - 0 STANDARDS 8.2.A [R] - 2 8.3.A [R] - 1 8.4.A [R] - 2 8.4.C [R] - 1 8.4.D [R] - 1 8.5.A [R] - 1 8.5.B [S] - 1 8.5.C [R] - 2 8.5.D [S] - 2 8.5.E [R] - 2 8.5.F [S] - 2 8.5.G [S] - 1 8.10.B [R] - 1 8.12.B [R] - 1 8.13.A [S] - 1 8.15.A [R] - 1 8.15.D [R] - 1 8.18.A [S] - 1 8.22.A [S] - 1 8.29.A - 2 8.29.B - 9 8.29.C - 2 TYPES Selected Response - 23 Constructed Response - 1 Numerical Response - 0 Interactive Response - 1 Resource - 0 1. Selected Response DOK 1 8.5.A [R] 8.29.B T F A Which action completes this diagram? R D A. oversee state government agencies B. regulate the creation of new businesses C. establish a national bank D. eliminate protective tariffs 2. Selected Response DOK 1 8.5.B [S] 8.29.B Why did President Andrew Jackson oppose the Second Bank of the United States? T A. He believed it was inefficient and poorly managed. F A B. He thought it was unconstitutional and favored the wealthy. R C. He considered it an obstacle to industrial progress and expansion. D D. He believed it favored the rights of states over the federal government. 3. Selected Response DOK 2 8.5.C [R] This political cartoon from 1833 portrays President Andrew Jackson. T F A R D Which statement describes a position of the party that agreed with the cartoonist's view of Jackson? A. They complained about Jackson's extravagant lifestyle. B. They opposed Jackson for his efforts to start a war with Great Britain. C. They criticized Jackson as a leader with unrestrained powers. D. They objected to Jackson's attempt to reduce the number of Supreme Court justices. 4. Selected Response DOK 2 8.5.C [R] 8.29.B Why did many farmers, artisans, and former Anti-Federalists support the Democratic-Republican Party? T A. The Democratic-Republicans favored the expansion of a strong national government. F A B. The Democratic-Republicans supported strict restrictions on immigration. R D C. The Democratic-Republicans supported the use of tariffs. D. The Democratic-Republicans favored states' rights and the rights of the common man. 5. Selected Response DOK 2 8.2.A [R] This list provides reasons for the establishment of European colonies in the New World. Reasons for Exploration and Colonization To spread Catholicism through religious missions To find gold, silver, and other riches To gain control of large parts of North and T South America F A Which European country was motivated to colonize the New World for these reasons? R D A. England B. France C. Germany D. Spain 6. Selected Response DOK 2 8.3.A [R] This list provides reasons for the growth of representative government during the Colonial Era. Reasons for the Growth of Representative Government Geographic distance from England Need for lawmaking structure T F Which reason correctly replaces the question mark in this list? A R A. Influence of John Locke and other Enlightenment philosophers D B. Ideas of John Smith and other English soldiers C. Need to establish trading forts D. Interest in growing cash crops 7. Selected Response DOK 2 8.4.A [R] 8.29.B How did the American colonies react to enforcement of the Intolerable Acts? T A. By collecting funds to pay for the tea destroyed in Boston Harbor F A B. By sending ambassadors to France to request military aid R C. By placing a tax on all goods imported from Great Britain D D. By holding the First Continental Congress to discuss unified resistance 8. Interactive Response HOT TEXT DOK 2 8.22.A [S] This excerpt is from George Washington's farewell address in 1796. Which phrase from the excerpt demonstrates President Washington's recommendation that the United States should avoid permanent alliances? Select the correct answer. The name of American, which belongs to you, in your national capacity , must always [praise] the just pride of Patriotism.... Of all the... T habits which lead to political prosperity, Religion and morality are indispensable supports... F A Promote then as an object of primary importance, Institutions for the general diffusion of R knowledge D.... As a very important source of strength & security, cherish public credit. One method of preserving it is to use it as [rarely] as possible........ A free people ought to be constantly awake; since history and experience prove that foreign influence is one of the most [harmful enemies] of Republican Government. --George Washington's Farewell Address, September 19, 1796 9. Selected Response DOK 2 8.15.D [R] 8.29.C T F A R Which government principle is illustrated in this diagram? D A. Federalism B. Popular sovereignty C. Republicanism D. Separation of powers 10. Selected Response DOK 1 8.5.D [S] 8.29.B Which statement describes one result of the War of 1812? T A. Great Britain lost control of Canada. F A B. The United States gained control of the Oregon Territory. R C. The United States stopped trading with Britain and France. D D. Great Britain stopped the practice of impressment. 11. Selected Response DOK 1 8.5.D [S] 8.29.B T Which action completes this graphic organizer? F A A. French naval attacks on U.S. harbors R B. British invasions of countries allied with the United States D C. French embargoes on trade with the United States D. British impressment of U.S. sailors 12. Selected Response DOK 2 8.5.E [R] 8.29.B T What was the main reason President Monroe made this statement? F A A. To strengthen political alliances with European allies R D B. To address European competition for natural resources C. To increase U.S. military readiness for European expansionism D. To prevent European intervention in countries near the United States 13. Constructed Response DOK 2 8.5.E [R] 8.29.A Describe TWO main points from George Washington's Farewell Address. The response is an accurate and thorough explanation of two points of Washington's Farewell Address. For example: Washington's 2 Farewell Address emphasized warnings against the divisive effect of political factions or parties and of the potential problems from entangling alliances with foreign nations. The response is less than complete, or only one main point is addressed. For example: 1 Washington warned Americans that they needed T to be united as one. The response reflects no understanding of the 0 question. F A R Washington made several important points in his Farewell Address. He asked citizens to think of D themselves as Americans first, "The name of American... must always exalt the just pride of patriotism more than any appellation derived from local discriminations.... Washington also believed that political parties should not be encouraged, "Let me... warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally..." In addition, he gave support for education, "Promote... institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge." He also advised against alliances with foreign nations, "The great rule of conduct for us in regard to foreign nations, is, in extending our commercial relations to have with them as little political connection as possible..." Minimum Rubric Score: 0 | Maximum Rubric Score: 2 14. Selected Response DOK 1 8.5.F [S] During the 1830s public servants and officials were widely perceived to be unqualified. What practice reinforced that perception? T A. The public voting for candidates based on religious affiliations F A B. The president rewarding political supporters with appointments to desirable positions R D C. The federal government recruiting volunteers to serve abroad as ambassadors D. Legislators awarding government contracts to the lowest bidders 15. Selected Response DOK 1 8.5.G [S] 8.29.B T Which of the following correctly completes this graphic organizer? F A A. President Jackson annexes land west of the Mississippi River. R B. President Jackson ignores a Supreme Court ruling. D C. President Jackson introduces a bill to Congress. D. President Jackson vetoes an act passed by Congress. 16. Selected Response DOK 1 8.13.A [S] How did the War of 1812 most affect the U.S. economy? T A. Disruption in trade contributed to domestic industrial growth. F A B. Small farmers benefited from higher export prices for grain crops. R C. The sale of treasury bonds to international companies was prohibited. D D. New trade alliances resulted in increased foreign investment. 17. Selected Response DOK 2 8.5.F [S] How did the expansion of suffrage impact the election of 1828? Select TWO correct answers. A. Voting rights were expanded to all females regardless of property ownership T F B. Voting rights was expanded to all white males regardless of property ownership A R C. Voter participation increased D D. Participation in running for elected office increased E. Voter participation decreased 18. Selected Response DOK 1 8.18.A [S] In Marbury v. Madison , the Supreme Court first stated the principle that — T A. only the courts may regulate interstate commerce F A B. the president may veto federal legislation R C. the courts may declare a federal law unconstitutional D D. only the president may issue an executive order 19. Selected Response DOK 1 8.2.A [R] Which of the following was a primary reason France sought to colonize North America? T A. To reduce overpopulation in Europe F A B. To create communities founded on religious tolerance R C. To profit from trading in furs and other goods D D. To create joint ventures with other European powers 20. Selected Response DOK 1 8.4.A [R] British colonists objected to the Proclamation of 1763 because they— T A. feared it would provoke attacks from American Indians F A B. did not want to share control of the fur trade with France R C. resented the limits it imposed on westward expansion D D. wanted to be able to trade freely with foreign nations 21. Selected Response DOK 1 8.4.C [R] Why was the victory at Saratoga a turning point in U.S. history? T A. It convinced France to support the American cause. F A B. The battle led to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. R C. The battle represented the end of the American Revolution. D D. It marked a major change in the leadership of the Continental Army. 22. Selected Response DOK 2 8.4.D [R] 8.29.A This excerpt is from the U.S. Constitution. All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives. T --U. S. Constitution, Article I, Section 1 F A Based on the excerpt, how did the Great Compromise help create this governmental structure? R A. By settling the issues over voting rights in the North D B. By settling the issues between Federalists and Anti-Federalists C. By settling the issues over taxation D. By settling the issues between large and small states 23. Selected Response DOK 2 8.10.B [R] 8.29.B Which geographic feature allowed the Mid-Atlantic colonies to have a longer growing season than the New England colonies? T A. Thick forests F A B. Navigable rivers R D C. Flat land with rocky soil D. Mild climate 24. Selected Response DOK 2 8.12.B [R] 8.29.C This map shows a trade system that emerged in the 1500s and reached its height in the 1700s. T F A R D Which factor was a reason for the trade system illustrated on this map? A. Labor demands of the factory system B. Invention of the steamboat C. Labor demands of the plantation system D. Invention of the mechanical loom 25. Selected Response DOK 1 8.15.A [R] In what ways did the Mayflower Compact of 1620, influence the U.S. system of government? Select TWO correct answers. A. established the freedom of speech and of the press T F B. established that the law comes from the people A R C. stated people should obey laws made by the group D D. convinced many Americans that the Constitution should be ratified E. stated that the government should be divided into three equal branches