Test - KY K-PREP 8th Grade Social Studies Part B

1 pt Chapter: 8 Standard: SS-08-5.2.3 DOK: 3

Which of the following is a direct result of Lewis and Clark's contribution to westward expansion?

The annexation of Texas

Expanded settlement into the Oregon Territory

The Louisiana Purchase

Acquisition of the Northwest Territory

1 pt Chapter: 5 Standard: SS-08-3.2.1 DOK: 2

10.

What impact did the nation's railroads have on industries?

They had very little effect on industry.

They competed with businesses and forced manufacturers to become more creative.

Industries thrived because railroads made it easier to ship products.

They hurt industry.

1 pt Chapter: 6 Standard: SS-08-4.2.1 DOK: 2

14.

"It has continually played an important role in US history. Before the Louisiana Purchase, it served as a natural border between the US and western territories. After 1803, it served to divide the nation in two between east and west. Its importance in terms of trade and transportation made cities like New Orleans targets of invasion during the War of 1812 and later, the American Civil War..."

The magazine article above is referring to the

Ohio River Valley.

Gadsden Purchase.

Oregon Trail.

Mississippi River.

1 pt Chapter: 1 Standard: SS-08-1.3.1 DOK: 2

19.

What part of the Constitution would a US citizen appeal to in order to defend her right to freely express political opinions and worship the way she wishes?

The Preamble

The Articles

The Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

1 pt Chapter: 1 Standard: SS-08-1.1.2 DOK: 3

21.

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America."

Preamble to the United States Constitution, 1787

According to the Preamble, which of the following statements is most accurate?

The national government should give more power to the states.

Framers of the Constitution wanted to promote sectionalism.

The original purpose of the Constitution was to declare independence.

The role of government should be to ensure continued freedom.

KY K-PREP 8th Grade Social Studies Part B

KY K-PREP 8th Grade Social Studies Part B Sample