Praxis Social Studies Study Guide

Vocabulary flashcards based on the Praxis Social Studies Study Guide covering U.S. History, World History, Geography, Civics, and Economics.

Causes of the American Revolution

Taxation without representation, British control over colonies, Boston Tea Party, colonists w

Declaration of Independence

Declared independence from Britain and explained natural rights: life, liberty, and pursuit of

Causes of the Civil War

Slavery, states’ rights, and economic differences between the North and South.

Reconstruction

The period after the Civil War when the South was rebuilt and formerly enslaved people ga

Great Depression

A severe economic crisis during the 1930s with high unemployment and poverty.

Cold War

Tension between the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II.

Renaissance

A period of rebirth in art, science, and learning in Europe.

Industrial Revolution

The shift from hand production to machines and factories.

Causes of World War I

Militarism, Alliances, Imperialism, Nationalism, and the assassination of Archduke Franz Fe

Causes of World War II

Problems from the Treaty of Versailles, rise of dictators, and expansion by Germany, Italy,

5 themes of geography

Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement, Region.

Climate

Long-term weather patterns in an area.

Population density

The number of people living in a specific area.

3 branches of government

Legislative = makes laws, Executive = enforces laws, Judicial = interprets laws.

Checks and balances

Each branch limits the powers of the others.

Bill of Rights

The first $10$ amendments.

Democracy

A government where citizens participate in choosing leaders.

Supply and demand

$\text{High demand} + \text{low supply} = \text{prices rise}$ $\text{Low demand} + \text{high supply} = \text{prices fall}$

Scarcity

Limited resources compared to unlimited wants.

Market economy

An economy where businesses and consumers make most decisions.

Primary source

A firsthand account from the time period, such as letters, diaries, photos, or speeches.

Secondary source

A source that explains or analyzes events after they happened.

Bias

A one-sided opinion or viewpoint.

George Washington

Leader of the Continental Army during the American Revolution and first U.S. president.

Abraham Lincoln

Led the U.S. during the Civil War and helped end slavery.

Martin Luther King Jr.

Civil rights leader who promoted nonviolent protest and equality.

Susan B. Anthony

Fought for women’s voting rights.