1895 8th Grade exam
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eddies bank balance
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This is the eighth-grade final exam from 1895 from Salina, Kansas. It was taken from the
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document on file at the Smoky Valley Genealogical Society and Library in Salina, Kansas and
reprinted by the Salina Journal. |
8th Grade Final Exam: Salina, Kansas - 1895
Grammar (Time, one hour)
1. Give nine rules for the use of Capital Letters.
2. Name the Parts of Speech and define those that have no modifications.
3. Define Verse, Stanza and Paragraph.
4. What are the Principal Parts of a verb? Give Principal Parts of do, lie, lay and run.
5. Define Case, Illustrate each Case.
6. What is Punctuation? Give rules for principal marks of Punctuation.
7-10. Write a composition of about 150 words and show therein that you understand the practical use of the rules of grammar.
Arithmetic (Time, 1.25 hours)
1. Name and define the Fundamental Rules of Arithmetic.
2. A wagon box is 2 ft. deep, 10 feet long, and 3 ft. wide. How many bushels of wheat will it hold?
3. If a load of wheat weighs 3942 lbs., what is it worth at 50 cts. per bu, deducting 1050 lbs. for tare?
4. District No. 33 has a valuation of $35,000. What is the necessary levy to carry on a school
seven months at $50 per month, and have $104 for incidentals?
5. Find cost of 6720 lbs. coal at $6.00 per ton.
6. Find the interest of $512.60 for 8 months and 18 days at 7 percent.
7. What is the cost of 40 boards 12 inches wide and 16 ft. long at $.20 per inch?
8. Find bank discount on $300 for 90 days (no grace) at 10 percent.
9. What is the cost of a square farm at $15 per acre, the distance around which is 640 rods?
10. Write a Bank Check, a Promissory Note, and a Receipt.
U.S. History (Time, 45 minutes)
1. Give the epochs into which U.S. History is divided.
2. Give an account of the discovery of America by Columbus.
3. Relate the causes and results of the Revolutionary War.
4. Show the territorial growth of the United States.
5. Tell what you can of the history of Kansas.
6. Describe three of the most prominent battles of the Rebellion.
7. Who were the following: Morse, Whitney, Fulton, Bell, Lincoln, Penn, and Howe?
8. Name events connected with the following dates: 1607, 1620, 1800, 1849, and 1865?
Orthography (Time, one hour)
1. What is meant by the following: Alphabet, phonetic orthography, etymology, syllabication?
2. What are elementary sounds? How classified?
3. What are the following, and give examples of each: Trigraph, subvocals, diphthong, cognate letters, linguals?
4. Give four substitutes for caret 'u'.
5. Give two rules for spelling words with final 'e'. Name two exceptions under each rule.
6. Give two uses of silent letters in spelling. Illustrate each.
7. Define the following prefixes and use in connection with a word: Bi, dis, mis, pre, semi, post, non, inter, mono, super.
8. Mark diacritically and divide into syllables the following, and name the sign that indicates the sound: Card, ball, mercy, sir, odd, cell, rise, blood, fare, last.
9. Use the following correctly in sentences, Cite, site, sight, fane, fain, feign, vane, vain, vein, raze, raise, rays.
10. Write 10 words frequently mispronounced and indicate pronunciation by use of diacritical marks and by syllabication.
Geography (Time, one hour)
1. What is climate? Upon what does climate depend?
2. How do you account for the extremes of climate in Kansas?
3. Of what use are rivers? Of what use is the ocean?
4. Describe the mountains of N.A.
5. Name and describe the following: Monrovia, Odessa, Denver, Manitoba, Hecla, Yukon, St.Helena, Juan Fermandez, Aspinwall and Orinoco.
6. Name and locate the principal trade centers of the U.S.
7. Name all the republics of Europe and give capital of each.
8. Why is the Atlantic Coast colder than the Pacific in the same latitude?
9. Describe the process by which the water of the ocean returns to the sources of rivers.
10. Describe the movements of the earth. Give inclination of the earth.
| Quote: | Imagine a college student who went to public school trying to pass this test, even if the few outdatedquestions were modernized. Imagine their professors even being able to pass the 8th Grade. Can
Americans, student and professor alike, get back up to the 8th Grade level of 1895?
I seriously doubt there is anyone in America who could pass this simple test. Some
professors could pass the subjects they have a doctorate in, but they would fail the rest.
This is absolute proof that the New World Odor Gang has succeeded in dumbing down the
American people. Is it no wonder few Americans realize they are being led to the
slaughter? |
... for the answers go to; http://www.jordanmaxwell.com/articles/monkey/index.html
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Yeah, but back then the school systems were a lot more rigid. You only need to watch movies set in those days to see what they had to learn.
What's the deal with the New World Order though?? lol.
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| David wrote: | | Yeah, but back then the school systems were a lot more rigid. You only need to watch movies set in those days to see what they had to learn. |
David, could you imagine if the 1895 education continued into mid 1900's....how much we could have evolved..instead we remain dumb 
| David wrote: | | What's the deal with the New World Order though?? lol. |
That is a very good question, you could ask George Bush Snr. When he was elected into Presidency, he uttered the above words in his victory speech. Some links I've provided recently in VPT, may have the visual clip. [try researching the links] 
* Look at my avatar, do you know what it is? It is the american $1 note.
* Why is there a pyramid with the all seeing'eye on the USA $1 note? What do the words on top and bottom of the pyramid actually translate?
http://video.google.com.au/videoplay?docid=5368249979680883398&q=symbols (recommended)
* Why is there the 'star of david' on the american $1 note
* Also, there is a little owl! Why? ...Is the owl's name moloch? .. this link "may" explain the little owl - [short version] http://video.google.com.au/videoplay?docid=-891103506446942296&q=bohemian+grove+duration%3Along
...the truth is out there and it cannot hurt you. 
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True, the truth cannot hurt us, but I wonder if the truth is still attractive if it turns out to be less sensational...
I looked in wikipedia and they had some ideas on the origin of the symbols:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Seal_of_the_United_States#Significance
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| David wrote: | | True, the truth cannot hurt us, but I wonder if the truth is still attractive if it turns out to be less sensational... |
To use the word 'truth' and 'sensational' in the same sentence is like;
right and wrong / black and white.
...know the truth! And yet, still enjoy life. Sensational times could be
ahead. Truth will open your eye's!
Anyway, I have provided links for everyone to watch, it's up to you to see the real world, as it is. >>>[fascinating stuff]
Arnold Schwarzenegger once said, "you human's are dumb, you need to be told what to do" 
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| eddies bank balance wrote: |
* Why is there the 'star of david' on the american $1 note
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It does have more meanings: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagram
...and I'm sure there are other meanings not mentioned on that link.
Though, I'm not sure how relevant any of them are to this discussion.
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I argue however with this exam that most kids were dropping out of school at that age anyway.
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| eddies bank balance wrote: |
Now David, stop pretending to be scared. |
Scared? Skeptical, more like...
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| Are you free? Is that your final answer? What you said was either too complex or too simple for me. |
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eddies bank balance
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| Joel wrote: | | eddies bank balance wrote: |
* Why is there the 'star of david' on the american $1 note
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It does have more meanings: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hexagram
...and I'm sure there are other meanings not meantioned on that link.
Though, I'm not sure how relevant eny of them are to this discussion. |
You'd be surprised Joel.
| David wrote: | | Scared? Skeptical, more like... |
You skeptical? Who would've thought! (not that there is anything wrong with that) BUT for someone who likes to debate (thats you David) you've done little research.
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well, no, I must say I have never bothered to research the illuminati.
Then again, I haven't researched the trade routes between Gambia and Algeria, either.
EBB I think you have to be careful with these conspiracy theories. As I said in another thread, if you decide something's true, then it's very easy to believe it, and find tons of supporting evidence while ignoring or justifying anything that contradicts it.
Still, that just about sums up human nature. It happens with political opinions, religion, and any kind of theory.
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| David wrote: | | well, no, I must say I have never bothered to research the illuminati. |
Then why do you bother replying to something that doesn't interest you? 
| David wrote: | | EBB I think you have to be careful with these conspiracy theories. As I said in another thread, if you decide something's true, then it's very easy to believe it, and find tons of supporting evidence while ignoring or justifying anything that contradicts it. |
Theories or conspiracy? Many people have their head cluttered with sh*t. How are they to find a diamond in the ruff? People need to filter junk, clarify the mind! [learn to meditate/concentrate]. Also, many people place serious limitations on themselves because of bias. Are you one of them, perhaps you just like to reply to posts that are of little bother to you.
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| eddies bank balance wrote: | | David wrote: | | well, no, I must say I have never bothered to research the illuminati. |
Then why do you bother replying to something that doesn't interest you? |
Well, if we really must be so pedantic, the topic is about this exam from 1895, I offered an opinion as to why it might be so difficult, you responded with something about the new world order, I asked what it was etc.
| eddies bank balance wrote: | | David wrote: | | EBB I think you have to be careful with these conspiracy theories. As I said in another thread, if you decide something's true, then it's very easy to believe it, and find tons of supporting evidence while ignoring or justifying anything that contradicts it. |
Theories or conspiracy? Many people have their head cluttered with sh*t. How are they to find a diamond in the ruff? People need to filter junk, clarify the mind! [learn to meditate/concentrate]. Also, many people place serious limitations on themselves because of bias. Are you one of them, perhaps you just like to reply to posts that are of little bother to you. |
No, I agree. I am a strong proponent of open-mindedness, and my own personal aim is to find answers to everything by looking at issues in a purely rational manner, attempting to block out all bias or previously held opinions. My opinion on conspiracy theories in general are that they are generally created to fit an idea. Therefore, instead of looking for the answers objectively, a theory is created and then the facts are fitted to match that theory. I'm not saying that all conspiracy theories are false, simply that they are the antithesis of rational thinking.
Don't be so afraid of argument. If you believe your theories are correct, then you should submit them to be challenged, which thus strengthens your position if they have a basis of truth, or helps you realise your error if they don't.
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| Evidently there was no world outside of America back then if that quiz is anything to go by |
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) Now David, stop pretending to be scared. You probably should watch the 'doco' below then compare 'notes' with your wikipedia link, you'll be amazed.
