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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.3 …"

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This is a question with 3 parts, including a test question that allows you to select a spot or region on a graphic, and, a drag and drop question that allows you to select text and place it in an appropriate answer space, and, a matching question that allows you to match elements from one list with those on another list.

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The communications now made, [showing] the great and increasing dangers with which our vessels [ships], our [sailors] and merchandize are threatened  . . .  from the belligerent [hostile] powers of Europe  . . .  I deem [determine] it my duty to recommend the  . . .  inhibition [prevention] of the departure of our vessels from the ports of the United States.

—President Thomas Jefferson, address to Congress, 1807


Part A

Select one danger to sailors that President Jefferson is discussing in this excerpt.


Part B

Select one action taken by President Jefferson and one result of that action and drag them to the correct boxes.

passed the Judiciary Act passed the Embargo Act increased conflicts with immigrants damaged the economy
Action Result