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Grade 8
Social Studies TAKS
Objective 2
Demonstrating an Understanding of
Geographic Influences on
Historical Issues and Events
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Objective 2: The student will demonstrate an understanding of geographic
influences on historical issues and events.
(8.6) History. The student understands westward expansion and its effects on the political,
economic,and social development of the nation. The student is expected to
(E) identify areas that were acquired to form the United States.
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19 The present-day states of California, Nevada and Utah were acquired in 1848 from —
A Spain
B* Mexico
C Great Britain
D Russia
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46 Which area on the map was acquired by the United States as a result of the Mexican
War?
F Area 1
G Area 2
H Area 3
J* Area 4
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(8.10) Geography. The student uses geographic tools to collect, analyze, and interpret data.
The student is expected to
(B) [pose and] answer questions about geographic distributions and patterns
shown on maps, graphs, charts, [models, and databases].
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6 Which of the following best explains one of the changes in immigration shown on this
graph?
F Free housing was offered to immigrants arriving after 1855.
G A famine plagued Ireland between 1845 and 1850.
H The German National Assembly passed a constitution in 1850.
J Labor strikes occurred in Great Britain between 1840 and 1845.
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37 Which statement is best supported by this map of 16th-century European exploration?
A England was the first European power to navigate the Great Lakes.
B Spain financed numerous journeys to Canada.
C England sent the first European settlers to the Southwest.
D Spain sent more expeditions than England to the interior regions of the Americas.
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2004
14 The map above indicates that in the presidential election of 1848 —
F the Midwest was solidly behind the Whig candidate
G New England tended to favor the Democratic candidate
H the South was solidly behind the Whig candidate
J* the westernmost states tended to favor the Democratic candidate
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2003
8 Based on the chart above, what conclusion can be drawn about railroad construction in the
United States?
F Railroad construction gradually decreased after 1860.
G* As the country expanded, railroads became more important.
H Increased railroad usage contributed to the start of the Civil War.
J The steam locomotive was invented in 1830.
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19 Which region was mainly involved in shipbuilding, forestry, and fishing?
A Middle colonies
B Southern colonies
C* New England
D Western frontier
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(8.11) Geography. The student understands the location and characteristics of places and
regions of the United States, past and present. The student is expected
to
(A) locate places and regions of importance in the United States during the
18th and 19th centuries;
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B
C
D
The 13 original colonies were primarily located along the —
Atlantic Ocean
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Great Lakes
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2004
36 Which of these provides the correct labels for the trails shown on the map above?
F* I. Mormon
II. Oregon
III. Santa Fe
G I. Oregon
II. Mormon
III. Santa Fe
H I. Oregon
II. Santa Fe
III. Mormon
J I. Santa Fe
II. Oregon
III. Mormon
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20 What natural barrier would a pioneer traveling west to California encounter that a
pioneer traveling to Oregon would not?
F Great Plains
G Mississippi River
H Rocky Mountains
J* Sierra Nevada
(B) compare places and regions of the United States in terms of physical and
human characteristics; and
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42 Which of these statements is best supported by the map?
F Rice was a more profitable crop for the New England colonies than wheat.
G The economy of the middle colonies was based on rice farming.
H The economy of the New England colonies was based on indigo production.
J Indigo production was more important to the economy of the southern colonies than
lumber.
(C) analyze the effects of physical and human geographic factors on major
historical [and contemporary] events in the United States.
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B
C
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Which conclusion can best be made by examining the map above?
The Louisiana Purchase almost doubled the size of the United States.
France gained control of much of the North American continent.
The Louisiana Purchase was designated for Native American ownership.
Both Spain and the United States would share control of the Louisiana Purchase.
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14 From 1607 to 1609, only 60 of more than 900 Jamestown colonists survived. One reason
for the low survival rate was that —
F the colonists were frequently attacked by Spanish explorers
G the swampy location caused disease to spread
H the colonists endured unexpected flooding
J the punishment for all criminal offenses was execution
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1 The discovery of what natural resource in California in 1848 and 1849 caused rapid
population growth in the region?
A* Gold
B Silver
C Copper
D Iron
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2003
41 During the 1700s and 1800s, European migration to North America resulted in Native
Americans experiencing —
A* an extensive loss of land
B an improved standard of living
C an increase in population
D a loss of interest in religious activities
(8.12) Geography. The student understands the physical characteristics of the United
States during the 18th and 19th centuries and how humans adapted to
and modified the environment. The student is expected to
(A) analyze how physical characteristics of the environment influenced
population distribution, settlement patterns, and economic activities in
the United States during the 18th and 19th centuries.
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4 Economic activity in the New England colonies relied heavily on trade in part because —
F Puritan beliefs prohibited farming for profit
G farmers in the region feared attacks from Native Americans
H* a cold climate and poor soil made farming unprofitable
J the British monarchy provided land grants only to southern colonies
21 What made New Orleans a significant port to people living in the Ohio Valley?
A The taxes collected in New Orleans supported towns in the Ohio Valley.
B New Orleans was a fortified city that protected the Missouri River against invasion.
C Many of the goods needed by the people of the Ohio Valley were manufactured in New
Orleans.
D* New Orleans was an important trade center near the mouth of the Mississippi River.
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11 The Proclamation of 1763 stated that colonists could not settle beyond which of the
following geographical features?
A Mississippi River
B Great Plains
C* Appalachian Mountains
D Rocky Mountains
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