Core Subjects Questions: Social Studies

A) identifying the most commonly missed standard and reteaching with cooperative learning

After an exam, a history teacher notices that not all students have mastered the key themes of the civil rights movement. Which of the following differentiation strategies would best allow all students to meet the instructional goal?

A) identifying the most commonly missed standard and reteaching with cooperative learning B) reteaching the entire unit and allowing more time for informative checks of understanding C) creating a different test with alternative question sets D) allowing some students to start working on the next unit while working in a small group with students who need extra help

A) research a historical figure's life and create a timeline containing key dates

A third-grade teacher is preparing a lesson for the following objective: The student understands how to create visual representations of historical information. To best address this objective, the teacher should require the students to: A) research a historical figure's life and create a timeline containing key dates B) research an assigned topic and paraphrase key facts on a poster C) gather historical information about a topic and summarize in paragraph form D) create a pie graph demonstrating how they spend their time each day

B) "What does it mean to be a good citizen in our classroom?"

Ten themes are included in the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies. Ms. Parker, a kindergarten teacher, wants to lead a class discussion that relates to the tenth theme which focuses on civic ideals and practices. Which of the following discussion questions would be most effective and appropriate for Ms. Parker to use for this discussion?

A) "How are civic ideals implemented in a democratic society?" B) "What does it mean to be a good citizen in our classroom?" C) "What are some holidays that your family celebrates?" D) "What are some ways you are different than you were when you were three?"

B) conducting a virtual call in which students can ask questions to a third-grade class in another country

A third-grade teacher is discussing cultural differences with her students. Which of the following instructional activities demonstrates an effective use of technology within this unit?

A) asking students to read about different cultures online and present their findings to the class B) conducting a virtual call in which students can ask questions to a third-grade class in another country C) having students watch a video in which a teacher discusses some cultural differences D) having students work in groups using collaborative software to create their own country, complete with a flag, holidays, and traditions

A) enhances the learning objective

Technology is best utilized in the classroom when it can accomplish which of the following?

A) enhances the learning objective B) decreases the cost to the school district C) decreases the time the teacher must spend on instruction D) allows students to complete their homework more quickly

A) informal assessment B) formative assessment

A KWL chart would most likely be used for what kind of assessments? Select all answers that apply.

A) informal assessment B) formative assessment C) project-based learning assessment D) formal assessment

B) activate student interest through their own experiences

To introduce a lesson about migration and settlement patterns, a teacher asks students to write a journal entry in response to the following prompt: Describe the most crowded place you have ever been. Then explain why you think so many people were pushed from other locations and pulled to that one. The purpose of this activity is likely to:

A) develop student research skills B) activate student interest through their own experiences C) assess student comprehension on major causes of global migration D) allow students to compare and contrast the population densities of various places

B) law of supply

Which of the following terms should a teacher use in a lesson introducing the concept of market economies?

A) interdependence of economies B) law of supply C) traditional economy D) price control

A) physical

A topographical map shows the ______________ features of a given area.

A) physical B) historical C) political D) social

A) identifying student misconceptions about the meaning of specialization and how it can apply to a business

After an economics lesson about specialization, a teacher asks students to identify specific jobs individual employees might focus on in a chicken pot pie factory. Posing this discussion question is most likely to provide which instructional opportunity?

A) identifying student misconceptions about the meaning of specialization and how it can apply to a business B) developing student research skills C) surveying student interest in a potential project about how specialization improves efficiency D) determining which students might benefit from speech-to-text software for an upcoming writing assignment about specialization

C) topographical maps include controu lines that show physical details like elevation. Latitude and longitude are used for absolute location

A fourth-grade teacher wants to check for understanding after a lesson on the various kinds of maps used in geography. They assign each student a paragraph describing the main features of each map. Below is a typical student response: "Physical maps are important if you want to see cool illustrations of landforms or bodies of water. Topographical maps are just like physical maps, but they also show lines of latitude and longitude if you want to understand the elevation of certain landmasses. Finally, political maps show the boundaries of countries and states, as well as the locations of cities." Based on the sample response, the teacher should clarify which of the following misconceptions?

A) political maps show both physical features adn boundaries created by humans B) physical maps use words to describe landforms, not illustrations C) topographical maps include contour lines that show physical details like elevation. Latitude and longitude are used for absolute location D) the students need to include the cadastral map if they are to understand all of the most widely used maps

C) political

Which of the following types of maps shows borders of countries?

A) meteorological B) topographical C) political D) thematic

D) project-based learning

Ms. Abrams is planning a unit on civic responsibility for her fourth-grade social studies class. As a way to promote student engagement, she plans the following activities: Students will identify a part of the school that needs to be fixed, improved, or cleaned, such as the school garden or playground. They will then spend time developing a plan to address this need by identifying necessary supplies, creating a list of tasks, and a timeline for completion. After completing the tasks, students will write an essay reflecting on the experience and how it helped the school as a whole. This can best be described as:

A) culturally responsive teaching B) independent research C) volunteer opportunities D) project-based learning

C) evaluate included examples to ensure that they are culturally accessible to all students

Ms. Michaels wants to ensure that her sixth-grade social studies assessments are written in a way to best show true student mastery of the content. Which of the following should Ms. Michaels do to make her assessments as fair and representative of true learning as possible?

A) repeat the same testing format for each assessment to minimize confusion B) attempt to use below grade-level vocabulary to make the questions more clear C) evaluate included examples to ensure that they are culturally accessible to all students D) occasionally include unexpected written instructions like, "only answer the odd question," to train students to carefully read the instructions every time

B) the boundaries determined by a local government

Which of the following best defines a political border?

A) any unit of space unified by the presence of a shared characteristic B) the boundaries determined by a local government C) the places human settlement first originated D) human interaction with the physical world

A) a project where students "create" their own new culture

Mr. Stevens has just completed a unit on analyzing native Florida cultures with his sixth-grade class. Which activity should he use as a final assessment to gauge the students' understanding of how cultures are created?

A) a project where students "create" their own new culture B) a multiple choice test about the cultures C) an essay where students compare and contrast two of the cultures D) an exit ticket where students define "culture"

D) physical

Which type of map is most likely to show and label mountain ranges as well as bodies of water?

A) topographic B) thematic C) political D) physical

D) appealing to student empathy and engagement

A warm-up question asks students to analyze a past conflict they have had with a peer. Students are instructed to discuss the cause(s) of the conflict as well as the validity of each side's argument, with particular focus on understanding the opposite viewpoint. Next, the teacher assigns each student a case study for a cause of the American Revolution. The class is instructed to use the same line of inquiry from the warmup as they compile their findings on American and British conflict leading up to 1775. Which of the following teaching practices is most evident in the example above?

A) reviewing a recently mastered concept B) demonstrating a skill through guided practice C) keeping students focused and on task D) appealing to student empathy and engagement

How might a social studies teacher use a digital curriculum in order to teach to students at differentiated reading levels?

A) the teacher should incentivize students who do well by allowing them to use digital resources, such as games B) the teacher could utilize the additional assessments available to gauge where her students are at C) the teacher could provide audio and video resources instead of written materials D) the teacher could adapt the reading for the lesson based on skill-level

A) introduce and define unfamiliar vocabulary with the students before beginning the text

Ms. Fullmore intends to use a primary source document to introduce a new unit to her sixth-grade class. The text contains some challenging vocabulary. Which of the following would be the best approach to ensure her sixth-graders are able to comprehend the text?

A) introduce and define unfamiliar vocabulary with the students before beginning the text B) plan a lesson focused on using context clues to determine word meaning, prior to reading the text C) verbally summarize the text in its entirety before providing the time to read D) provide each student with a dictionary to look up unfamiliar words as they read

D) Is the author or source of the material reliable?

Which of the following is the most important question to ask when using a website as a research resource?

A) Does the website have a professional sounding name? B) Does it have a high search engine ranking? C) Is the website professional looking and easy to use? D) Is the author or source of the material reliable?

A) locate the journals of Lewis and Clark

A social studies teacher asks her students to research the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Their initial question was "What happened on the Lewis and Clark Expedition?" After doing background research their question is now "What new things might Lewis and Clark have encountered when they first explored the terrain?" Of the following, which would be the best next step in the research process?

A) locate the journals of Lewis and Clark B) read about it in the textbook C) checkout the Encyclopedia Americana D) go online and checkout the web

C) an autobiography

Mr. Everett is having his students research a historical figure and present their research to the class in a ten-minute oral presentation. Which of the following resources would be the best primary resources to begin with?

A) a current newspaper B) a biography C) an autobiography D) a textbook

A) providing a primary source document helps students understand the context of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision

An sixth-grade history teacher hands out the following excerpt to her students. Which statement most accurately describes the use of this excerpt? "We conclude that, in the field of public education, the doctrine of 'separate but equal' has no place. Separate educational facilities are inherently unequal. Therefore, we hold that the plaintiffs and others similarly situated for whom the actions have been brought are, by reason of the segregation complained of, deprived of the equal protection of the laws guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment." — Earl Warren, Chief Justice of the US Supreme Court

A) providing a primary source document helps students understand the context of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision B) providing a secondary source will help students understand the historical background of the Brown v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision C) providing a primary source document helps students understand the context of the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision D) providing a secondary source will help students understand the historical background of the Dred Scott v. Sanford Supreme Court decision

A) an encyclopedia article on the Battle of the Coral Sea

Which of the following would be classified as a secondary source?

A) an encyclopedia article on the Battle of the Coral Sea B) a photograph of Abraham Lincoln C) a campaign speech given by Lyndon Johnson in 1960 D) a diary written by Martha Washington

B) the name of the author

Which of the following facts about a resource is the least helpful in evaluating its credibility?

A) the year it was written B) the name of the author C) background information about the publication D) the political beliefs of the author

C) the main distinctions between social science research and historical research are found at the beginning of the processes

Which of the following statements that compare and contrast social science research and historical research is accurate?

A) social science research follows a more systematic and structured approach to investigation than historical research B) the main similarity between social science research and historical research is that both involve investigating various aspects of contemporary human behavior, society, and phenomena C) the main distinctions between social science reserach and historical research are found at the beginning of the processes D) historical research involves analyzing evidence to support a claim, while social science research does not

C) Organizing a gallery walk of "then and now" photographs that compare how advancements in technology and transportation influenced the daily lives of various residents.

A third-grade teacher is planning a unit on how a local community has changed over the past 100 years. The teacher wants students to understand that historical changes affect different members of the community in different ways. Which of the following activities would be most effective for helping elementary students grasp this concept?

A) Providing students with a list of historical dates and having them color in a map of the town based on when each building was constructed B) Instructing students to write a creative short story about a fictional character who travels back in time to observe the town before any modern transportation was available. C) Organizing a gallery walk of "then and now" photographs that compare how advancements in technology and transportation influenced the daily lives of various residents. D) Assigning students to dress up in historical clothing and perform a reenactment of the very first day the town was settled.

A) negativity bias

Mr. Parretto wants to encourage his students to identify bias in the media. He presents the class with the following excerpt from the school newspaper: The school board made the decision on Thursday night to cut the library's media budget. The budget cuts will affect the library's ability to purchase new audio/visual equipment and could result in a reduction of hours for student workers. One student worker was quoted saying, "The budget cut will hurt students trying to make money after school. I don't know where else I can find a job." The judgment was pronounced Thursday night in a vote of 7-2. The budget cuts to the library are expected to prevent further cuts to athletic departments. Which of the following best identifies the form of bias in the newspaper article?

A) negativity bias B) confirmation bias C) no bias is presented D) framing bias

D) How did Thomas Jefferson carry out constitutional principles as a citizen and government official?

As part of a unit on principles shaping constitutional democracy, students in a 4th-grade class will be completing a research project on a historical figure of their choice. Since this is the first time the class will be formulating research questions, the teacher provides background information about the process. To assess their understanding before having them form their own research questions, the teacher provides four example questions about Thomas Jefferson and asks the students to identify which one demonstrates the qualities of a good research question. Which example question are students who thoroughly understand the process most likely choose?

A) Did Thomas Jefferson draft the Declaration of Independence? B) Was Thomas Jefferson a good man? C) Who was Thomas Jefferson? D) How did Thomas Jefferson carry out constitutional principles as a citizen and government official?

B) "Because the French and Indian War was so expensive, the British King started taxing the colonists, which made them angry enough to want their own government."

Which of the following student statements about the American Revolution best demonstrates a clear understanding of cause-and-effect thinking?

A) "The Declaration of Independence was witten in 1776, which was several years after the Boston Tea Party happened in the harbor." B) "Because the French and Indian War was so expensive, the British King started taxing the colonists, which made them angry enough to want their own government." C) "The Continental Army had a hard time during the winter at Valley Forge because they didn't have enough warm clothes or food." D) "British soldiers wore bright red coats so they could see each other in the woods, but the colonial soldiers wore brown and green to hide."

B) define the problem

Which of the following is the first step in the social science research process?

A) formulate a hypothesis B) define the problem C) select a research design D) gather evidence

A) a copy of the Constitution

A sixth-grade teacher is planning a lesson on the Constitution. Which of the following would be the most appropriate primary source to use when presenting the lesson?

A) a copy of the Constitution B) a copy of the Declaration of Independence C) a painting of the Constitutional Convention of 1787 D) Thomas Paine's Common Sense

B) find a secondary source and inspect the primary sources it references

A 5th-grade student is struggling to find primary sources while gathering evidence for a historical research project. What might the teacher suggest to help the student find relevant primary sources?

A) check popular news websites for primary sources B) find a secondary source and inspect the primary sources it references C) use an online encyclopedia as a primary source D) conduct a Google search using keywords related to your topic

C) the Inca

Which of the following pre-Columbian civilizations was located in South America?

A) the Maya B) the Olmec C) the Inca D) the Aztec

A) Moses Austin received a land grant from the Spanish crown in 1820.

Which of the following statements is true regarding the European settlement of Texas?

A) Moses Austin received a land grant from the Spanish crown in 1820. B) Britain and France controlled the majority of land in Texas before 1848. C) Native American tribes in Texas were met by Europeans with cooperation and mutual aid. D) The first Europeans to settle Texas in 1516 came overland from the West.

D) Spain

As Europeans began to colonize North and South America, existing civilizations and empires in those regions were destroyed and pillaged, and their citizens murdered, enslaved, or infected with fatal diseases. One such empire was the Inca in modern-day Peru. Which nation was responsible for the colonization and subsequent destruction of the Inca Empire in 1532?

A) England B) Portugal C) France D) Spain

C) the circumnavigation of the earth

Ferdinand Magellan is best known for which endeavor?

A) the discovery of the New World by Europeans B) the establishment of Jamestown C) the circumnavigation of the earth D) the settlement of Australia by Europeans

D) pre-Columbian

Which of the following refers to the American cultures before the arrival of Europeans in 1492?

A) the Dark Ages B) the Renaissance C) post-Columbian D) pre-Columbian

B) British colonies operated with more independence from the crown than Spanish colonies.

Which of the following correctly describes a way in which British colonies differed from Spanish colonies?

A) British settlers were able to coexist with most Native Americans without impacting their way of life, but Spanish settlers lived in almost constant conflict with nearby tribes. B) British colonies operated with more independence from the crown than Spanish colonies. C) British colonies were mostly populated with explorers, while Spanish colonies were populated by settlers looking for religious freedom. D) Spanish colonies were concentrated in the Northeast, while British colonies were located further south.

A) Boston Harbor

Which of the following bodies of water was most crucial for British trade during the colonial period?

A) Boston Harbor B) Ohio River C) Gulf of mexico D) Mississippi River

B) Comanche

Which of the following nomadic Native American tribes utilized European horses in their buffalo hunting and during military activities?

A) Coahuiltecan B) Comanche C) Cherokee D) Caddo

D) Moses Austin secured an empresarial grant

Which of the following led to an increase in the number of Americans settling in Texas?

A) Spain began explorations of what is now Texas B) Mexico banning new immigration into Texas by settlers from the United States C) Ma Ferguson's election as the first female governor of Texas D) Moses Austin secured an empresarial grant

B) Cabeza de Vaca

Who was the first European to explore the land of Texas and establish a relationship with Native American tribes in Texas?

A) Marcos de Niza B) Cabeza de Vaca C) Alonso Alvarez de Pineda D) Francisco Vasquez de Coronado

B) Establishment of an immigration policy where "empresarios" would be given land in exchange for recruiting settlers to immigrate to Texas

Spain's desire to cultivate a thriving colony in the land of Texas resulted in which of the following?

A) Establishment of an immigration policy where only Mexican or Spanish citizens could migrate to Texas B) Establishment of an immigration policy where "empresarios" would be given land in exchange for recruiting settlers to immigrate to Texas C) The structuring of laws and government to encourage immigrants from all religions, languages, and heritage D) Denial of any non-Hispanic the right to hold office or vote in elections

A) Mohicans B) Iroquois C) Cherokee

Which of the following tribes were located in North America? Select all answers that apply.

A) Mohicans B) Iroquois C) Cherokee D) Inca

C) Spain

The vast empires of the Aztec and Inca were eventually conquered by which European power in the 16th century?

A) France B) Portugal C) Spain D) Britain

C) Francesca, who wrote, "Alcaldes had similar religious authority to priests and could say Mass and teach about Spanish laws and religion."

At the end of a 5th-grade lesson about the encomienda system, students are asked to write a sentence about a new term they learned. Four students chose to write about "alcaldes." Based on the responses, the teacher should revisit the subject with which student?

A) Marco, who wrote, "Alcaldes could not make big changes to their towns quickly because they had to wait for the King or Queen's permission." B) Rafaella, who wrote, "Alcaldes had power over the Native Americans who lived on the encomiendas and had to report to the Spanish leaders." C) Francesca, who wrote, "Alcaldes had similar religious authority to priests and could say Mass and teach about Spanish laws and religion." D) Luca, who wrote, "Alcaldes in Spanish colonies were like mayors who made decisions and enforced laws."

A) The Battle of Gonzales in 1835

Which of the following battles marked the beginning of the Texas Revolution?

A) The Battle of Gonzales in 1835 B) The Battle of San Jacinto in 1836 C) The Battle of Palo Alto in 1846 D) The Battle of the Alamo in 1836

C) resided in compact villages called pueblos

Which of the following best describes the Hopi tribe?

A) made up of multiple tribes in various villages and lived in longhouses B) had no central government and lived in villages or homesteads C) resided in compact villages called pueblos D) known for expanding through war and conquest

A) The Netherlands

Which of the following European powers first settled Manhattan, New York?

A) The Netherlands B) England C) France D) Spain

D) Tombs for the dead pharaohs

Which of the following best describes the importance of the Egyptian pyramids?

A) Forts to protect the food supply B) Storehouses for the pharaohs' treasures C) Temples for worship D) Tombs for the dead pharaohs

D) established trade with Asia

Which of the following is a lasting consequence of the European crusades that sought to reclaim the Holy Lands in the name of Christendom?

A) reclaimed the city of Jerusalem and made it safe for Christians to pilgrimage there B) reinforced the military strength of Byzantium C) established with the authority of the Roman Catholic Church D) established trade with Asia

B) Spices from Asia became readily available in Europe.

Which of the following is NOT an impact of the innovation of long-distance sea travel?

A) European countries began colonizing the African coasts. B) Spices from Asia became readily available in Europe. C) The Mercator map projection was created. D) European diseases spread rapidly among Native American populations, devastating the population.

B) Copernicus putting forth the idea that the universe was heliocentric

Which of the following is considered the beginning of the Scientific Revolution?

A) Isaac Newton defining the law of gravity B) Copernicus putting forth the idea that the universe was heliocentric C) Francis Bacon introducing the idea of the scientific method and experimentation using empirical evidence D) Isaac Newton defining the Laws of Motion

D) increased trade with Asia

Which of the following was an unintended effect of the Crusades?

A) expansion of Christianity B) the invention of crossbows C) the invention of gunpowder D) increased trade with Asia

A) scientific advancements in Europe B) increased trade with Middle Eastern nations

The Crusades were a series of wars initiated by the Latin Church to reclaim land across the Middle East. These conflicts were devastating for Jewish and Muslim societies and affected many facets of life for those on both sides of the conflict. Which of the following TWO were effects of the Crusades on the culture and economy of European nations? Select all answers that apply.

A) scientific advancements in Europe B) increased trade with Middle Eastern nations C) decreased interest in classical art and literature D) elimination of the merchant class

C) Trade with Asia was stimulated by Crusaders bringing back Asian goods.

Which of the following describes how the Crusades led to the Renaissance?

A) The Crusades increased power of the Church. B) The Crusades brought Jerusalem under Christian rule. C) Trade with Asia was stimulated by Crusaders bringing back Asian goods. D) Crusaders brought back wealth from the Holy Lands.

C) Egyptian

Which ancient empire was most dependent on the Nile River?

A) Indian B) Roman C) Egyptian D) Inca

A) abundant wildlife for hunting and gathering

Which of the following was the LEAST impactful factor in the success of the earliest civilizations of the Fertile Crescent?

A) abundant wildlife for hunting and gathering B) natural occurrence of grain and domesticable animals C) long growing seasons D) proximity to rivers

C) agriculture

Which of the following is not among the major cultural contributions of ancient Greece?

A) democracy B) athletics C) agriculture D) architecture

A) They had a strong central government led by a family of kings.

What political factor distinguished Egypt from other civilizations of the Fertile Crescent?

A) They had a strong central government led by a family of kings. B) They gave their women the right to own property. C) They had a religious system in which the gods provided protection against nature. D) They learned how to organize workers to build temples.

B) Jerusalem

The religions of Islam, Judaism, and Christianity can all trace their founding to the Middle East. Of the following, which city holds the most historical importance for all three religions?

A) Damascus B) Jerusalem C) Nineveh D) Babylon

B) Italy's central location between Europe and the Middle East lead to much of the trade between the two passing through Italy. C) Italy's geographic access to naval routes provided the ability to establish trade between their ports and Middle Eastern ports.

Which of the following geographic factors contributed to Italy's prosperity during the Crusades? Select all answers that apply.

A) Italy's easy land access to the Middle East made it easy to transport goods between regions via camels. B) Italy's central location between Europe and the Middle East lead to much of the trade between the two passing through Italy. C) Italy's geographic access to naval routes provided the ability to establish trade between their ports and Middle Eastern ports. D) Italy's proximity to the Black Sea made it easy to ship goods between regions.

D) the organization and preservation of Roman law

Which of the following contributions from the Byzantine Empire was important in organizing the governments of Western Europe during the Renaissance period?

A) the sending of Christian missionaries to Eastern Europe B) the preservation of the iconic art of the Eastern Orthodox Church C) the preservation of the literature of ancient Greece and Rome D) the organization and preservation of Roman law

B) increased globalism

Which of the following was an effect of World War II?

A) decreased international trade B) increased globalism C) decreased technological innovation D) increased economic instability in the U.S.

D) The Civil Rights Act did not end racism.

After completing a unit about the 1960s, students are asked to write a reflection on the impact of the Civil Rights Act on the lives of everyday Americans. The following excerpt contains an idea common among student submissions: "The Civil Rights Act of 1964 brought an end to legalized discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. An immediate effect was the banning of segregation and racism in all states, which helped to integrate African Americans into society. Overall, the Act helped America take a major step towards fulfilling Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream of equality." The excerpt should indicate to the teacher that additional instruction may be necessary over which of the following details?

A) The Civil Rights Act of 1964 only restricted the national government from allowing discrimination. B) The Civil Rights Act only addressed the subject of race. C) Segregation was already banned in 1954 after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. D) The Civil Rights Act did not end racism.

C) Ronald Reagan in 1981

The conservative movement elected its clear leader when which United States President was elected?

A) Gerald Ford in 1974 B) Jimmy Carter in 1977 C) Ronald Reagan in 1981 D) Richard Nixon in 1968

C) Lyndon Johnson

Which President is commonly considered the architect of the Great Society?

A) John F. Kennedy B) Franklin D. Roosevelt C) Lyndon Johnson D) Ronald Reagan

B) the 19th Amendment

Which amendment to the Constitution was ratified in 1920 and guaranteed women the right to vote?

A) the 16th Amendment B) the 19th Amendment C) the 17th Amendment D) the 18th Amendment

B) Many countries remained bitter and untrusting of each other after the way. D) Germany believed the Treaty of Versailles treated them unfairly.

World War I ended with unresolved issues that are believed to have eventually led to WWII. Which TWO of the following are included in this list? Select all answers that apply.

A) There was massive death and destruction from the fighting in WWI. B) Many countries remained bitter and untrusting of each other after the way. C) The League of Nations was disbanded after the Treaty of Versailles was signed. D) Germany believed the Treaty of Versailles treated them unfairly.

D) Chester Nimitz

Which of the following influential Texans was the fleet Admiral of the U.S. Navy during WWII?

A) Audie Murphy B) Cleto Rodriguez C) Oveta Culp Hobby D) Chester Nimitz

B) 1920

In what year was the 19th Amendment ratified?

A) 1919 B) 1920 C) 1921 D) 1922

A) New Deal programs.

The Tennessee Valley Authority The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation The Works Progress Administration The Civilian Conservation Corps

All of the above social programs were enacted as:

A) New Deal programs. B) the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. C) Great Society programs. D) World War II initiatives.

B) the Seneca Falls Convention

Where did reformers first gather to discuss the concept of women having individual political identities, launching the Women's Rights Movement?

A) in the home of Elizabeth Cady Stanton B) the Seneca Falls Convention B) in prison following an unsuccessful suffrage rally D) at the White House

B) The country was divided and managed by either the Western Powers or the Soviets.

How was Germany managed following World War II?

A) The country was ordered to reinstate a monarchy. B) The country was divided and managed by either the Western Powers or the Soviets. C) The country was ruled exclusively by the Soviets. D) The country was divided and management was given to the surrounding countries' governments.

A) It outlawed employment discrimination and segregation in public places (theaters, hotels, restaurants, etc) based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. C) It encouraged the desegregation of schools.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 had which TWO of the following effects? Select all answers that apply.

A) It outlawed employment discrimination and segregation in public places (theaters, hotels, restaurants, etc) based on race, color, religion, sex and national origin. B) It secured voting rights for African Americans. C) It encouraged the desegregation of schools. D) It instituted a federal minimum wage.

C) welfare benefits

Which of the following programs was NOT enacted during the New Deal?

A) Social Security B) unemployment benefits C) welfare benefits D) Works Progress Administration

D) government replacement approved by the United Nations

Which of the following was NOT an effect of the Treaty of Versailles on Germany?

A) demilitarization B) Germany territory was taken away C) the economy was crippled by reparation payments D) government replacement approved by the United Nations

C) Soviet Union

Fascism grew as the central form of government in the 1920s and 1930s in all of the following countries EXCEPT

A) Italy B) Germany C) Soviet Union D) Spain

B) to prevent the spread of communism

What was the main reason that the United States fought in the Vietnam War?

A) to prevent the spread of capitalism B) to prevent the spread of communism C) because Vietnam bombed the port of Pearl Harbor D) to stop crimes against humanity

C) decreased unemployment rates

All of the following are economic hardships faced by people all across the world during the Great Depression except:

A) decreased production of exports B) decreased employment opportunites C) decreased unemployment rates D) decreased income

B) the invention of written language; improved recordings of history C) the invention of the internet; expanded the economy D) the invention of vaccines; decreased the child mortality rate

Select all that apply. Throughout human history, innovations have been a driving force for change. Which of the following correctly match innovations with a major impact? Select all answers that apply.

A) the invention of the lightbulb; decreased rates of global conflict B) the invention of written language; improved recordings of history C) the invention of the internet; expanded the economy D) the invention of vaccines; decreased the child mortality rate

C) independent states "in a firm league of friendship with each other"

Which of the following would best describe the governing of America under the Articles of Confederation?

A) states operating as a territory of England B) independent states operating as completely separate entities C) independent states "in a firm league of friendship with each other" D) states united under a shared federal government

A) opening up Native American land in the South to American farmers.

The Indian Removal Act of 1830, which resulted in the resettlement of several tribes to land west of the Mississippi, was for the purpose of

A) opening up Native American land in the South to American farmers. B) punishing the native people for cooperating with the British in the War of 1812. C) creating competition among the native people in the West. D) creating a buffer zone between the U.S. and the Spanish.

B) "This is from the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction/Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan because Lincoln wanted to make it easy on the South to rejoin the Union, and this says Southerners will be pardoned if they swear an oath of allegiance to the U.S."

At the end of a lesson about plans for post-Civil War reconstruction, a teacher assigns the following closure activity: Identify the source of this abbreviated quote and explain how you arrived at your answer: "I, ABRAHAM LINCOLN, President of the United States, do proclaim…to all persons who have…participated in the existing rebellion…that a full pardon is hereby granted to them…upon the condition that every such person shall take and subscribe an oath…[to] defend the Constitution of the United States and the Union of the States…" Which student response below might the teacher read aloud at the beginning of the next class as a partial recap of the previous lesson?

A) "Abraham Lincoln said this as part of the Wade-Davis Bill. The Wade Davis Bill was written by the Radical Republicans and Lincoln was a Republican." B) "This is from the Proclamation of Amnesty and Reconstruction/Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan because Lincoln wanted to make it easy on the South to rejoin the Union, and this says Southerners will be pardoned if they swear an oath of allegiance to the U.S." C) "This is from the Gettysburg Address because it was written by Abraham Lincoln, and the Battle of Gettysburg was in the 1860s which is also the decade when reconstruction started." D) "This is part of the Emancipation Proclamation because to emancipate means to grant freedom, and in this quote Lincoln is freeing people from the guilt of having rebelled against the Union."

D) raising revenue through taxation

In the Articles of Confederation, which of the following powers was reserved for the states?

A) raising and funding a central army B) sending ambassadors C) establishing treaties with foreign governments D) raising revenue through taxation

A) the first document detailing the structure of the new U.S. government, later to be replaced by the Constitution

Which statement most accurately describes the Articles of Confederation?

A) the first document detailing the structure of the new U.S. government, later to be replaced by the Constitution B) a document listing the rules of self-governance put into place by early settlers in Massachusetts C) a list of grievances levied by the American colonies against the Crown of Great Britain, detailing their reasoning for declaring independence D) the first 10 amendments to the Constitution which detail the rights of citizens

A) Bessemer

Which of the following figures is known for inventing the process to mass produce steel?

A) Bessemer B) Whitney C) Fulton D) Eisenhower

B) It exposed the fact that a stronger central government was needed which would later lead to the Constitution.

What was the result of Shay's Rebellion?

A) News of the revolt reached Spain, which took the opportunity to start a war with the U.S. while they were still weak B) It exposed the fact that a stronger central government was needed which would later lead to the Constitution. C) Taxes were recognized as being too high for the average farmer as the federal government was using the tax money to repay war debts from the American Revolution D) Farmers' properties were all seized as punishment for the rebellion, which resulted in a famine and forced the government to reconsider its structure

C) Nikola Tesla

Who is credited with popularizing the use of alternating current (AC) power that is now used by virtually all power-supply systems?

A) John D. Rockefeller B) Andrew Carnegie C) Nikola Tesla D) Thomas Edison

B) Samuel Slater

Which of the following inventors revolutionized American textile manufacturing and is considered to be the "father of the American Industrial Revolution"?

A) Peter Cooper B) Samuel Slater C) Robert Fulton D) John Deere

B) It helped newly-freed Black Americans gain access to education and work opportunities.

Which of the following statements is true of the Freedmen's Bureau?

A) It was an ineffective and ill-conceived attempt to help formerly enslaved people. B) It helped newly-freed Black Americans gain access to education and work opportunities. C) It established long-lasting programs to support formerly enslaved people. D) It was created when Democrats were in power but was later eliminated by Republicans.

B) the Democratic Party

The end of the Civil War in 1865 effectively blocked which political party from maintaining national power during the Reconstruction Era and the Gilded Age?

A) the Republican Party B) the Democratic Party C) the Progressive Party D) the Whigs

D) Ulysses S. Grant

Which Civil War general would later become president of the United States?

A) Robert E. Lee B) Abraham Lincoln C) Theodore Roosevelt D) Ulysses S. Grant

C) the expansion of agriculture and mineral operations in the United States

Manifest Destiny inspired Americans to migrate westward and settle the land between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean. Which of the following is a major long-term economic effect of this westward expansion by the United States?

A) a peaceful trading relationship with American Indians B) the concentration of the craft goods economy in the South C) the expansion of agriculture and mineral operations in the United States D) a heavy reliance on oxen and horses to travel

A) higher emissions of greenhouse gases

Industrialization in the 19th and 20th centuries has contributed to which of the following?

A) higher emissions of greenhouse gases B) reduced global population C) increased biotic diversity D) decreased global temperatures

C) The cotton gin increased the demand for slavery, rather than creating the system in the first place.

At the end of a unit on the first Industrial Revolution, students are asked to report on the impact of one invention on the United States in the early nineteenth century. One student claims that the cotton gin was the chief cause of slavery in the South. The response shows that the student might need additional instruction on which of the following points?

A) The cotton gin was not invented during the first Industrial Revolution. B) The cotton gin was not directly connected to slave life. Instead, it was used by farmers who could not afford slaves. C) The cotton gin increased the demand for slavery, rather than creating the system in the first place. D) The cotton gin was more popular in the North since it allowed textile mills to produce clothing at a greater pace.

A) The removal of Indigenous populations was not technically legal.

Which of the following is true regarding the Indian Removal Act and subsequent Trail of Tears?

A) The removal of Indigenous populations was not technically legal. B) The Supreme Court mandated the Native Americans move to designated land. C) The territory allotted to the Native Americans was not a part of the United States' territory. D) The territory in Oklahoma that became sanctioned "Indian Territory" would remain untouched by the government following the resettlement.

D) secede from the Union and declare a new nation.

The response of Southern states to the election of Abraham Lincoln to the presidency was to

A) ignore the vote and recognize Stephen Douglas as president. B) conduct a new vote before Lincoln took the oath of office. C) file a formal protest with teh Electoral College. D) secede from the Union and declare a new nation.