Grade 8 Social Studies Spin the Wheel

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This immigrant group came to America to reform and purify the Church of England.

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Puritins were the immigrant group that came to America to purify and reform the Church of England.

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Puritins were the immigrant group that came to America to purify and reform the Church of England.

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Refers to establishment of settlers and traders from a nation in an area outside of that nation.

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Colonialism is the establishment of settlers and traders from a nation in an area outside of that nation.

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Colonialism is the establishment of settlers and traders from a nation in an area outside of that nation.

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African slaves did NOT gain their freedom after a period of servitude like ______________ did.

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Indentured servants gained their freedom after a period of service. African slaves did not.

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Indentured servants gained their freedom after a period of service. African slaves did not.

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In 1620 the Pilgrims signed the ___________ Compact.

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The Mayflower Compact was signed in 1620.

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The Mayflower Compact was signed in 1620.

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_________________ wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence.

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Thomas Jefferson wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence.

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Thomas Jefferson wrote the majority of the Declaration of Independence.

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These were the first battles of the American Revolution.

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Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolution.

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Lexington and Concord were the first battles of the American Revolution.

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During the revolutionary era, the ________________ wanted a strong federal government.

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Federalists wanted a strong government.

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Federalists wanted a strong government.

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What are the first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution called?

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The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments.

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The Bill of Rights are the first ten amendments

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Who did Andrew Jackson defeat to win the 1828 presidential election?

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Andrew Jackson defeated John Quincy Adams in 1828.

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Andrew Jackson defeated John Quincy Adams in 1828.

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What is the movement of people from farms to cities called?

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Urbanization is the movement of people from farms to cities.

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Urbanization is the movement of people from farms to cities.

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Thomas Jefferson was a ______________.

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Thomas Jefferson was a Republican.

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Thomas Jefferson was a Republican.

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What method of transportation sped river travel, allowing goods to move between markets during this era?

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The steamboat sped river travel allowing goods to move between markets.

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The steamboat sped river travel allowing goods to move between markets.

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Who was a escaped slave who became a famous speaker, writer, and newspaper editor?

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Frederick Douglas was an escaped slave who became a writer, speaker and newspaper editor.

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Frederick Douglas was an escaped slave who became a writer, speaker and newspaper editor.

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When did the U.S. annex Texas?

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Texas was annexed in 1845.

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Texas was annexed in 1845.

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What is another term for pride on one's country?

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Nationalism is a term describing pride of one's country.

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Nationalism is a term describing pride of one's country.

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The _________________ movement was an effort by many groups and individuals to end slavery in the U.S.

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The abolitionist movement was an effort to end slavery.

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The abolitionist movement was an effort to end slavery.

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_____________ was an important figure in the Civil War.

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All of these men were important figures in the Civil War.

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All of these men were important figures in the Civil War.

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Which of Lincoln's speeches was given specifically to honor fallen Union soldiers?

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The Gettysburg Address was given by Abraham Lincoln to honor fallen soliders.

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The Gettysburg Address was given by Abraham Lincoln to honor fallen soliders.

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What is a tariff designed to block foreign competition and protect local producers called?

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The protective tariff was designed to block foreign competition.

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The protective tariff was designed to block foreign competition.

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What did the Supreme Court rule as part of the Dred Scott v. Sandford (1857) decision?

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All of these rulings came from the Dred Scott vs. Sandford decision in 1857.

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All of these rulings came from the Dred Scott vs. Sandford decision in 1857.

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Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated?

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Andrew Johnson became president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.

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Andrew Johnson became president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.

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Which amendment ended slavery forever in the U.S.

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The thirteenth amendment ended slavery.

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The thirteenth amendment ended slavery.

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What law gave settlers free title to federal land west of the Mississippi River?

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The Homestead Act gave settlers free title to federal land west of the Mississippi River.

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The Homestead Act gave settlers free title to federal land west of the Mississippi River.

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What does the 15th amendment give all citizens (males), regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude?

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The right to vote gives all male citizens the right to vote, regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude.

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The right to vote gives all male citizens the right to vote, regardless of race, color or previous condition of servitude.

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