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8th Grade Social Studies Final
1st Semester of 8th grade Social Studies Final
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History
8th Grade
12/09/2010

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What is the Stamp Act?
Definition
It put a tax on all printed materials.
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What is the Sugar Act?
Definition
It lowered tax on molasses.
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What are the Townshend Acts?
Definition
They taxed almost all imported goods. (glass, paper, lead, etc.)
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What is the Tea Act?
Definition
It taxed tea.
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What are the Intolerable Acts?
Definition
Closed Boston Harbor, No town meetings allowed, No help from the other colonies was allowed. (Coercive Acts)
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Describe the basic rights that colonists believed they had as British citizens.
Definition
Representation in Parlament.
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What is the purpose of a colony?
Definition
To bring wealth, power, and resources to the mother country.
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Describe the Boston Massacre and it's importance to the Revolution.
Definition
It was used as propoganda.
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What was "Common Sense" and who wrote it?
Definition
It was a pamphlet written by Thomas Paine. The main idea was "It's common sense to break away"
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Describe the four parts of the Decleration.
Definition
Preable: Introduction (Why the colonists were doing it)
Natural Rights: Rights the colonists thought they had. (What they were saying Britian should have taken care of)
List of Grievences: Complaints (What Britain did wrong)
Resolution: Conclusion (Proclomation of a new nation)
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Define Loyalists and Patriots.
Definition
Loyalists were loyal to Britain and King George (Tories). Patriots wanted to be independent. They were rebels.
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In what Massachusetts city did much of the colonial rebellion take place?
Definition
Boston.
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What was the purpose of the Decleration of Independence?
Definition
To be seperated from Britain.
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Who was the King of England during the Revolution?
Definition
King George the III.
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What is the importance of Lexington and Concord to the American Revolution?
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It showed that the colonists had a chance of winning. Britain realised they were underestimating the colonists.Shot heard round the world at Lexington.
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What is the importance of Saratoga to the American Revolution?
Definition
It was the first British surrender. France noticed America and announced their support.
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What is the importance of Vincennes to the American Revolution?
Definition
It cut British off from their allies. There were very few people and they tricked Britain. It represents fighting in the west. Henry Hamiltons troops were captured.
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What is the importance of Yorktown to the American Revolution?
Definition
It ended the war. Cornwallis lost power and 5000 men were captured. He surrendered. King George agrees to give independence.
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What is the importance of Bunker Hill to the American Revolution?
Definition
Showed that the Patriots would fight to the end and that they had a chance. "Breeds Hill" Mass. malicia. It was a British victory. Very little amo "Wait till you see the whites of their eyes."
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What is the importance of Valley Forge to the American Revolution?
Definition
Winter nights, the army was trained. It was not a battle. Von steuben trained them. It's considered the turning point in the war.
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What was France's role to the American Revolution?
Definition
France became the colonists allies. They gave money, supplies, men, and equipment. (ships, amo, guns, etc.)
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Define and Describe the Treaty of Paris.
Definition
OFFICIALLY ended the war. 1783. Benjamin Franklin, John Adams, John Jay. US was a nation. Britain removed troops. New borders formed.
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What is the importance of George Washington?
Definition
He kept the troops there and fighting. He was a commander in chief. He wouldn't give up. He is the 1st president.
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What is the importance of Benjamin Franklin?
Definition
He stopped the Stamp Act. He helped write the Decleration of Independence. He joined the continental congress. Represented us in Paris for the treaty.
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What is the importance of James Madison?
Definition
He helped write the Federalist Papers. He was the "Father of the Constitution". Helped write the Bill of Rights.
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What is the importance of John Adams?
Definition
He was in the comittee of 5. Gave speeches. Helped write the treaty of paris. 1st vice president.
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What is the importance of Patrick Henry?
Definition
Proposed Virginia Stamp Act Resolutions. Anti federalist, for state rights. One of the first radicals.
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What was the Articles of Confederation and what was its primary weakness?
Definition
Provided central government that conducted foreighn affairs. Maintained armed forces, borrowed money. Issue currency. They couldn't collect taxes. Couldn't change itself. No army, states are too powerful. No seperation of power.
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Describe the Constitutional Convention.
Definition
Philidelphia, May 1787. George Washington presided. 1 vote per state. Virginia Plan and New Jersey plan were introduced.
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How did the magna carta influence the forming of a new government?
Definition
It influenced the constitution. Limited power of the English monarchs.
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How did the English Bill of Rights influence the forming of our government?
Definition
Influenced Constitution and our Bill of Rights. Guarenteed rights to all citizens.
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How did Baron de Montesquieu influence the new government?
Definition
He was from France. Seperation of powers.
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How did John Locke influence our new government?
Definition
He was from England. Natural Rights. (Life liberty and property)
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How did the Great Compromise influence the government?
Definition
During the writing of the Constitution about representation in congress. Big states vs small states. The Senate and House were formed (proportional and equal)
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How did the Bill of Rights influence the government?
Definition
Outlines and protects rights. Limits government power. 1st ten ammendments.
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How does federalism affect the government?
Definition
Strong state government and federal government. They share power.
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How does popular sovereignty affect the government.
Definition
The people rule.
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List the three Branches of Government and their primary powers.
Definition
Legislative: Make and pass laws. Declare war. Confirm Judges.
Executive: Appoints judges. Make treaties (with senate approval), Commander in chief.
Judicial: Supreme Court (Judicial Review)
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Describe the system of Checks and Balances.
Definition
Limits eachothers power. Each branch checks eachother to make sure no branch is too powerful.
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Describe in detail how a bill becomes a law.
Definition
Proposed in either house. If proposed in Senate, it goes to their committee. Goes to Senate for vote and discussion. Goes to House of Representatives committee. To House for debate and vote. The two houses compromise. Goes to president. He can veto, accept, or ignore. Passes by majority (If vetoed, 2/3 is needed to override.)
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Define enumerated powers.
Definition
Powers granted only to Federal government. Very clear and spelled out.
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Define Reserved Powers.
Definition
Powers kept by the states.
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Define Concurrent Powers.
Definition
Powers shared by the federal and state government.
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Describe the Electoral College and its importance in Presidential Elections.
Definition
Elects the president. # of senetors + # of Reps = # of Electors.
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What is impeachment?
Definition
Proceedings where the president can be charged and removed from office. House of Reps Charge, Senate removes.
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Describe the Amendment Process.
Definition
2/3 of both houses vote, 3/4 of state legislatures.
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1st amendment:
Definition
Freedom of religion, press, assembly, petition, speech.
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2nd amendmnet:
Definition
Malicia and bear arms.
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3rd amendment:
Definition
No quartering of troops.
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4th amendment:
Definition
No unreasonable search of seisure.
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5th amendment:
Definition
No self incrimination or double jepordy.
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6th amendment:
Definition
Speedy and public trial.
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7th amendment:
Definition
Civil trial by jury over $20 and under $5000.
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8th amendment:
Definition
No cruel or unusual punishment.
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9th amendment:
Definition
Rights not specified.
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10th amendment:
Definition
Powers reserved to states and people.
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13th amendment:
Definition
Abolished Slavery
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14th amendment:
Definition
Gave newly freed slaves citizenship.
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15th amendment:
Definition
Ensured right to vote.
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Local Court:
Definition
Municiple court, superior court, city court.
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Appellate Court:
Definition
Cases come here when appealed.
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Supreme Court:
Definition
Highest Court of US. 9 justices.
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Juvenile Court:
Definition
Jurisdiction of misdeminiors under 18. There to rehibilitate, not to punish.
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Misdemeanors:
Definition
Shoplifting, traffic, vandilism.
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Felonies:
Definition
Kidnapping, murder, armed robbery, terrorism.
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Scarcity:
Definition
Limited recources and unlimited wants and needs.
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Communism:
Definition
Command economy. Major economic decisions are made by the governing body.
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Capitalism:
Definition
Decentralized. Decisions are made by private citizens.
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Mixed Economy:
Definition
A little bit of communism and a little of capitalism.
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Laissez Faire:
Definition
Adam Smith. His book was "Wealth of Nations" Laissez Faire means "to leave alone"
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Socialism:
Definition
Redistribution of wealth.
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Karl Marx:
Definition
Father of Communism "Communist manafesto"
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Adam Smith:
Definition
Father of Economics. "Wealth of Nations" Idea of the "Invisible Hand"
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Labor:
Definition
Work preformed by people.
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Natural Resources:
Definition
Materials and recources provided by Mother Earth(:
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Capital:
Definition
Money and tools used to make something else.
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Intrest:
Definition
A payment for borrowing money
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Interest Rates:
Definition
Percent of payment.
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Inflation
Definition
The value of money goes down, prices go up.
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Income Tax:
Definition
Tax payed on income
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Sales Tax:
Definition
Tax paid for purchase.
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