This page shows a list of test questions in the 8th Grade Social Studies public release collection at MSDE. 8th Grade Social Studies
Standard "4.0 Economics," Indicator "NN.1 …"
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Select each political parties’ perspective about the debate over the creation of a national bank and move each to the correct box in the table.
The Constitution gives the states the power to coin money. A national bank would provide a safe place for the government to deposit money. The Constitution gives the federal government the power to tax. A national bank would hurt the power of state banks. The Constitution gives the states the right to borrow money.
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Select two outcomes of the Whiskey Tax debate and move them to complete the table.
The debate led to sectional polarization in the United States. The National Bank was vetoed. The power of the Federalist Party increased. The debate led to rebellion. George Washington was elected president.
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