Social Studies Comprehension

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Which thesis statement is BEST fit for the following prompt: Write an essay explaining whether it is ever okay to break the rules.

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Breaking the rules is unacceptable because there are rules set in society to keep order and going against the structure that is set in place would cause chaos.

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If you were to write an essay on the impact of Nicotine on the teenage brain, which 1 of the following would be the best audience: Parents of Teenagers, High School Teachers, Online Social Media (everyone), High School and Middle School Students?

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High School and Middle School Students

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Which source on the writing of the U.S. Constitution would be considered a primary source? Options: a newspaper editorial written in 1887, an encyclopedia article on the Constitution, Charles Beard's book, An Economic Interpretation of the Constitution (1913), James Madison's Notes on the Constitutional Convention

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James Madison's Notes on the Constitutional Convention

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A student is researching popular culture in the United States. She has found a book on the subject and will need to determine whether it is a credible source. Which piece of information should she evaluate to determine the source's credibility?

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the author's qualifications

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In order to decide which writers’ opinions are most credible on a particular subject, a reader should look for writers who

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express conclusions consistent with information.

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In an election campaign, voters receive letters describing each candidate’s position on the issues. These letters might be considered credible sources of information if they

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identify the writer so that his/her qualifications and reputation may be evaluated.

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A school superintendent believes that physical education (PE) classes improve student academic performance. This thesis could be supported or refuted by data comparing student test scores in schools with and without PE.

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data comparing student test scores in schools with and without PE.

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According to the map, which of the following is true regarding US population distribution? Most people in the United States live in the mountainous regions of the interior, The northwestern States are the most heavily populated states, Most of the large, major cities in the United States are located along the coastline and other major bodies of water., California is the least populated state.

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Most of the large, major cities in the United States are located along the coastline and other major bodies of water.

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What Empire is this Map showing?

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Ottoman

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What does the Shading represent? Options: Water, Types of crops planted, Language groups

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Acquisitions by year