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Grade 8 History A(i) - TAKS - The Major Eras in U.S. History - Pre-Test



True/False
Indicate whether the sentence or statement is true or false.
 

 1. 

George Whitefield and Gilbert Tennet traveled up and down the Eastern Seaboard holding revivals in the early to mid 1700’s.
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the letter of the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 2. 

A colonist desiring self governance of America was called a
a.
Whig.
b.
Democratic-Republican.
c.
Loyalist.
d.
Patriot.
 

Matching
 
 
Match these terms to their definitions below:
a.
Federalist
b.
Ratify
c.
Delegates
 

 3. 

to confirm by expressing consent, approval, or formal sanction
 

 4. 

Believed a strong central government would ensure the strength of the union.
 

 5. 

a person authorized to act as representative for another
 



 
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