8th Grade Social Studies. Sample Multiple Choice. 1. This is an excerpt from the
Federalist Papers. Which two ideas were included in the Constitution to combat ...
North Carolina MSL Sample Questions 8th Grade Social Studies
Sample Multiple Choice 1.
This is an excerpt from the Federalist Papers.
Which two ideas were included in the Constitution to combat the problem Madison describes in this quote? A federalism and the separation of powers B federalism and national supremacy C separation of powers and amendment process D individual liberties and the amendment process
2. How did the geographic features of North Carolina and the other southern colonies make them unique when compared to the New England colonies? A Access to the ocean and ports made it possible for southern colonies to trade with England. B The rocky soil prevented southerners from setting up large farms. C The good climate and fertile made it possible to grow cash crops in the South. D The navigable rivers in North Carolina encouraged the development of manufacturing.
3. How did the start of World War II affect the United States' economy? A It ended the Great Depression as the nation went into full production. B It stopped economic growth since New Deal programs had to be put on hold. C It worsened the Great Depression since the government increased military spending. D It improved economic growth in the North, but states like South Carolina were not affected.
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4. These two pictures show protests that took place in North Carolina nearly 250 years apart.
What conclusion can be drawn about citizens of North Carolina from these two pictures? A North Carolinians only protest when they are opposed to new taxes. B North Carolinians have a tradition of being active participants in government. C North Carolinians rarely have strong opinions about government actions. D North Carolinians are reluctant to share their opinions about political matters.
Sample Constructed Response with Rubric
Human progress is neither automatic nor inevitable…. Every step toward the goal of justice requires sacrifice, suffering, and struggle; the tireless exertions (work) and passionate concerns of dedicated individuals. – Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Choose two events from the Civil Rights Movement, and explain how each one demonstrates the ideas of “sacrifice, suffering, and struggle” that are referenced in this quote. Score 0 Score 1 Score 2
No response or the response does not address the prompt. Explains how one event from the Civil Rights Movement exemplifies the quote. Explains how two events from the Civil Rights Movement exemplify the quote.
Possible Responses: Students could choose from a number of events during the Civil Rights Movement including: Montgomery Bus Boycott, Greensboro Sit-ins, Freedom Rides, Freedom Summer, integration of Little Rock High School/other schools, March on Washington, assassination of Medgar Evers, Dr. King, or Malcolm X, bombing of churches, arrests and jailing of civil rights workers, March on Selma, Black Power Movement, nonviolent protests. As part of their explanation of “sacrifice, suffering, and struggle,” students will likely touch on themes such as being victims of violence, spending time in jail, boycotting goods, giving of time to volunteer, being persistent in the face of severe opposition, being badly hurt or even killed, and walking long distances instead of riding busses. Published by TE21, Inc.
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