NAEP NAEP U.S. History Grade 8

Question 1

On NAEP Grade 8 U.S. History, which document declared the American colonies independent from Britain in 1776?

Accepted Answer

The Declaration of Independence

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The U.S. Constitution

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The Emancipation Proclamation

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The Articles of Confederation

Question 2

NAEP Grade 8 U.S. History covers westward expansion. What was 'Manifest Destiny'?

Accepted Answer

The idea that the U.S. was destined to expand across the North American continent

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The belief that slavery should spread westward

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A law requiring settlers to pay taxes

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A treaty with Mexico

Question 3

On NAEP Grade 8 U.S. History, what was the primary cause of the Civil War (1861–1865)?

Accepted Answer

Disagreements over slavery and states' rights

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Disputes over foreign trade

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The invasion of a foreign power

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A conflict over religious freedom

Question 4

Which NAEP Grade 8 U.S. History concept describes the system where each branch of government limits the power of the others?

Accepted Answer

Checks and balances

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Federalism

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Popular sovereignty

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Civil liberties

Question 5

On NAEP Grade 8 U.S. History, what did the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 do?

Accepted Answer

Declared enslaved people in Confederate states to be free

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Ended the Civil War

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Granted women the right to vote

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Established the Reconstruction Amendments

Question 6

On NAEP Grade 8 U.S. History, what was the significance of the Louisiana Purchase (1803)?

Accepted Answer

It nearly doubled the size of the United States by acquiring territory from France

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It ended conflict with Native American tribes

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It established the southern border with Mexico

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It created the state of Louisiana