8th Grade Social Studies First Semester Final Exam – Study Guide

All questions are multiple choice except one. Know the following vocabulary words, people, and ideas.

Enlightenment - American History Ch. 4-5; notes

ideas in the Enlightenment Montesquieu and separation of powers

Locke and natural rights influence of ideas on the colonies

Causes of Revolutionary War to Revolutionary War – Ch. 6-7; notes

cause of Britain raising taxes French and Indian War: causes, effects

role of Sons and Liberty Stamp Act Congress vs. Albany Plan of Union

significance of Stamp Act Congress effect of Proclamation of 1763

effect of Boston Massacre meaning of “no taxation without representation”

Committees of Correspondence outcome of First Continental Congress

outcome of Second Continental Congress Lexington/Concord: cause, significance

George Washington: role and difficulties women and political activism

purpose of Common Sense significance of the Declaration of Independence

American allies cause of African Americans joining the British

mercenaries British northern and southern strategies

conflict of ideals during the war call for rights after the war

effects of civilians/rebels aiding the war Treaty of Paris 1783: effects, significance

significance of Valley Forge Battles of Saratoga: outcomes, significance

role of British warships outcome of Battle of Yorktown

Confederation to Constitution –Ch. 8; parts of Ch.9; U.S. Constitution; notes; hand-outs

Constitutional Convention Congress’ weakness under Articles of Confederation

Great Compromise James Madison

override of a veto Congress’ powers

selection of Supreme Court Justices Articles of the Constitution

proposing an amendment examples of concurrent powers

significance of Virginia Plan groups not represented at the Constitutional Convention

Three-Fifths Compromise purpose and function of Electoral College

Federalists and their beliefs significance of Marbury v. Madison

Antifederalists and their beliefs Patrick Henry

rise of political parties George Washington: foreign policy, political parties

Alexander Hamilton and the nation’s finances

influences from Greece, Rome, and England, and the Mayflower Compact

*know amendments one through 10; use key words to remember them

Economics – Contemporary’s Economics textbook; notes; hand-outs

scarcity Adam Smith’s economic ideas

inflation Federal Reserve: purpose and responsibilities

basic economic questions types of economies: market, mixed, traditional, command

prices’ effect on demand surplus vs. shortage

**You will also read an article and answer questions related to economics.

Sequencing:

There will be five MAJOR events to sequence that you learned about during the first semester.