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8th GRADE
8th2003L2Obj. 5
Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.Which of these would complete the diagram?
A / Alien and Sedition Acts
B / U.S. Constitution
C / Magna Carta
D / Declaration of Independence
8th2003L2Obj 1
In 1787 Congress established a system for creating new states from western territories —A / through the Monroe Doctrine
B / through the Northwest Ordinance
C / with the Treaty of Paris
D / with the approval of the Three-Fifths Compromise
8th2004L1Obj 1
Under the terms of the Northwest Ordinance of 1787, new states admitted to the Union —
Acould not take part in presidential elections
Bwere considered equal to existing states
Cwere required to defend Native American lands
Dwere required to allow slavery
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8th2004L4Obj 4
Use the information in the box and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
The list above summarizes some limitations of the national government under the —
AArticles of Confederation
BU.S. Constitution
CMayflower Compact
DDeclaration of Independence
8th2004L2Obj 4
The Northwest Ordinance of 1787 was one of the most important laws passed under the Articles of Confederation. This law established—
Aan executive branch of government to enforce federal laws
Ba federal bank to control the printing of money
C a policy to admit western territories as equal states
Dan agency to oversee commerce in western lands
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8th2006L4Obj 1
Use the diagram and your knowledge of social studies to answer the following question.
Which step best completes the process above?
A The territory may decide to legalizeslavery within its borders.
BThe territory may be admitted as a state.
CThe territory must allow women the right to vote.
D The territory will be required to pay export tariffs.
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10th GRADE
10th2003L2Obj 1
The Articles of Confederation established a weak central government in order to —A / promote western migration
B / allow colonies to pay off their debts
C / protect the power of the states
D / help contain nationalism
10th2006L2 Obj 1
One reason that the U.S. Congress was unable to resolve the nation’s economic problems while operating under the Articles of Confederation was that it —
A had no power to levy taxes
B was unable to secure foreign aid
C had to fund a large national army
D was feuding with the judicial branch
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11th GRADE
11th2006L1 Obj 1
Which document provided for the establishment of a weak central government?
AThe Federalist Papers
BMayflower Compact
CArticles of Confederation
DU.S. Constitution
11th2005 retestObj 1
The delegates to the Constitutional Convention of 1787 met to correct the defects of the—
ABill of Rights
BNorthwest Ordinance
CArticles of Confederation
DDeclaration of Independence
Articles of Confederation Answer Key
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Page #2AC
Page #3B
Page #4CA
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Quick Analysis(# of released TAKS questions over 8th grade TEKS per topic)
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Northwest Ordinance4
Weakness of the Articles222