1. Historical Perspective:

2. Geographic Perspective:

3. Civic Perspective:

4. Economic Perspective:

5. Inquiry:

6. Public Discourse and Decision Making:

7. Civic Involvement:

What follows is a released sample of the Social Studies grade 8 MEAP. For additional released items see, http://www.meritaward.state.mi.us/mma/released.htm

Directions: Read the following passage and use it with what you already know to answer the questions that follow.

African Americans served on both sides in the Revolutionary War in a variety of traditional military roles, such as soldiers, scouts, guides, and guards. In the earliest battles of the Revolution, African American minutemen Lemuel Hayes and Peter Salem helped drive the British back from Concord Bridge. At Bunker Hill, Peter Salem, again, along with Salem Poor earned praise for their leadership and valor.