8th Grade History
2. Which government action best demonstrates how westward expansion led to increased conflict with Native American tribes?
A. Passage of the Homestead Act
B. Enforcement of Indian Removal policies
C. Completion of the Transcontinental Railroad
D. Purchase of the Louisiana Territory
B. Enforcement of Indian Removal policies
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What is Ms. Shipp.
Which revision best improves clarity of this sentence?
The Jeep Cherokee has used the author’s people’s name for nearly 50 years, and Indigenous people are commercially branded in harmful ways.
A. The Jeep Cherokee has used the author’s people name for nearly 50 years Indigenous people are branded.
B. For nearly 50 years, the Jeep Cherokee has used the author’s people’s name, branding Indigenous people in harmful ways.
C. The Jeep Cherokee nearly used the author’s people’s name for 50 years and harmed branding.
D. Indigenous people are harmful because Jeep Cherokee used their name.
B. For nearly 50 years, the Jeep Cherokee has used the author’s people’s name, branding Indigenous people in harmful ways.
Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
A. In early 1836 thousands of Cherokee citizens asked the Senate to cancel the treaty.
B. In early 1836, thousands of Cherokee citizens asked the Senate to cancel the treaty.
C. In early, 1836 thousands of Cherokee citizens asked the Senate to cancel the treaty.
D. In early 1836 thousands, of Cherokee citizens asked the Senate.
B. In early 1836, thousands of Cherokee citizens asked the Senate to cancel the treaty.
21. Intergenerational trauma most nearly means —
A. Pain passed down through generations
B. Short illness
C. Forgetting history
D. Celebration
A. Pain passed down through generations
Which statement best explains how westward expansion affected sectional tensions before the Civil War?
A. It eliminated disagreements between North and South.
B. It created debates over whether new territories should allow slavery.
C. It caused southern states to abandon slavery.
D. It ended the need for political compromises.
B. It created debates over whether new territories should allow slavery.
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What is Jacquel?
Which sentence best combines these two ideas?
Stellantis accepted the author’s questions. Stellantis refused to answer them.
A. Stellantis accepted the author’s questions but later refused to answer them.
B. Stellantis accepted the author’s questions and answered them.
C. Stellantis refused because the author had questions.
D. Stellantis accepted and answered questions quickly.
A. Stellantis accepted the author’s questions but later refused to answer them.
Which statement best describes how the author uses historical detail to shape readers’ understanding of the proposed delegate?
A. The details minimize past suffering.
B. The details suggest the delegate will undo past harms.
C. The details emphasize the delegate as a symbolic and political response to injustice.
D. The details show the treaty was ultimately fair.
C
Which description best characterizes the author’s overall approach to the topic?
A. Celebratory and lighthearted
B. Critical of the Cherokee Nation
C. Balanced, combining historical tragedy with cautious optimism
D. Argumentative and sarcastic
B. Critical of the Cherokee Nation
. Which factor most directly encouraged the federal government to support westward expansion during the early 1800s?
A. The desire to maintain strong relationships with Native American tribes
B. The belief that the United States was destined to spread its culture and political system westward
C. The need to reduce immigration from Europe
D. The goal of increasing trade with Asian nations
B. The belief that the United States was destined to spread its culture and political system westward
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Which edit best corrects the error?
Most people today believe this terminology to be outdated; imagine replacing the second word in “Jeep Cherokee” with the name of any other ethnic group.
A. outdated imagine
B. outdated, imagine
C. outdated: imagine
D. outdated. imagine
B. outdated, imagine
Why does the author open the article by announcing Chief Hoskin’s intention to name a Cherokee delegate before describing the Treaty of New Echota?
A. To create suspense about the treaty’s outcome
B. To frame modern political action as rooted in historical injustice
C. To argue the treaty was beneficial to the Cherokee
D. To emphasize the power of the U.S. president
B
Which statement best expresses a central idea that develops across the entire article and connects the historical events of the 1800s to the Cherokee Nation’s efforts today?
A. The Cherokee Nation experienced forced removal, but continues to pursue political representation and a voice in government.
B. President Jackson’s refusal to help caused the Cherokee to lose their land.
C. Oklahoma’s economy depends on Cherokee businesses.
D. The Treaty of New Echota was supported by most Cherokee people.
Correct: A
Which economic motivation most influenced settlers to move west?
A. Desire to avoid military service
B. Opportunity to own land and improve economic status
C. Interest in establishing new state governments
D. Need to escape urban overcrowding only
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B. Opportunity to own land and improve economic status
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Which revision best combines these sentences while maintaining a formal tone and logical flow?
The Cherokee Nation suffered greatly because of the Treaty of New Echota. The treaty later provided a path for political representation.
A. The Cherokee Nation suffered greatly because of the Treaty of New Echota, but the treaty later provided a path for political representation.
B. The Cherokee Nation suffered greatly because of the Treaty of New Echota so it later provided a path for political representation.
C. The Cherokee Nation suffered greatly because of the Treaty of New Echota, and later a path for political representation.
D. Because the Cherokee Nation suffered greatly, a path for political representation.
A. The Cherokee Nation suffered greatly because of the Treaty of New Echota, but the treaty later provided a path for political representation.
The author’s primary purpose in recounting President Jackson’s refusal to enforce the Supreme Court decision is to —
A. criticize Jackson’s personality
B. demonstrate how federal indifference enabled Cherokee removal
C. explain how courts influence elections
D. show why John Ridge supported removal
B: demonstrate how federal indifference enabled Cherokee removal
Which statement best captures a central idea developed across multiple sections of the article?
A: Federal policies caused long-term harm, but the Cherokee Nation continues to seek political voice.
B: John Ridge believed removal was unavoidable.
C: Congress created the Trail of Tears.
D: The Treaty of New Echota solved political disagreements among the Cherokee.
A
Which conclusion is best supported by the impact of westward expansion on Native American tribes?
A. Expansion strengthened tribal sovereignty.
B. Expansion had little effect on Native American communities.
C. Expansion led to displacement and long-term cultural loss.
D. Expansion improved Native American access to political power.
C. Expansion led to displacement and long-term cultural loss.
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Even though the treaty caused deep divisions among the Cherokee people, and many still feel its effects today.
A. Even though the treaty caused deep divisions among the Cherokee people, many still feel its effects today.
B. The treaty caused deep divisions among the Cherokee people, and even though many still feel its effects today.
C. Because the treaty caused deep divisions among the Cherokee people, and many still feel its effects today.
D. Even the treaty caused deep divisions and many feel effects.
A. Even though the treaty caused deep divisions among the Cherokee people, many still feel its effects today.
Why does the author include perspectives from scholars and descendants of Cherokee leaders?
A. To create emotional conflict
B. To entertain readers with personal stories
C. To provide multiple viewpoints that strengthen credibility
D. To shift responsibility away from the U.S. government
C: To provide multiple viewpoints that strengthen credibility
Which idea is reinforced by both the historical and modern sections of the article?
A. The U.S. government consistently protected Cherokee rights.
B. The Cherokee Nation depends on federal charity.
C. The Cherokee Nation has shown resilience despite injustice.
D. The treaty should be forgotten.
C