STAAR Practice Test Part 1

How did mercantilist policies create tension between Great Britain and the colonies? 8.4A

• By introducing indentured servitude to the middle colonies

• By requiring colonists to enlist in the military

• By limiting the amount of farmland each colonist could have

• By preventing colonists from trading with most other foreign countries

Which sentence completes this diagram? 8.19B

• People cannot be forced to be witnesses against themselves.

• Cruel and unusual punishment cannot be inflicted.

• Warrants cannot be issued unless probable cause is established.

• A defendant cannot be denied a speedy and public trial.

Which sentence best completes this diagram? 8.23B

• Cities grew rapidly.

• Demand for artisans increased.

• Farms experienced a shortage of labor.

• Government regulation of factories increased.

Why did the Siege of Vicksburg affect the balance of power during the Civil War? 8.8B

• Several important Confederate generals were killed.

• Union troops were pushed back across the Ohio River.

• The Confederate territory was divided in half.

• Severe casualties were inflicted on Union forces.

Which argument would a Federalist make to support ratification of the Constitution? 8.17A

• The Constitution will enable states to nullify laws that are harmful to citizens.

• A strong federal government will be more stable than a loose confederation of states.

• The Constitution will allow states to establish banks to stabilize the national economy.

• A republican system of government will better represent large states.

In this excerpt, President Hayes proposes a change in federal policy toward American Indians. Legislation based on this new policy did which of the following? 8.9D

• Promoted individual land ownership among American Indians

• Forced white settlers to leave reservation lands

• Ended federal oversight of tribal governments

• Granted American Indians the right to attend public schools

John Hancock was one of the Founding Fathers committed to liberty. How did he demonstrate this commitment? 8.20B

• By writing the Articles of Confederation

• By serving as commander in chief of the Continental army

• By organizing Committees of Correspondence

• By signing the Declaration of Independence

What was the result of the events shown on the map above? 8.10A

• General Lee’s troops received necessary reinforcements.

• General Grant’s supply lines were completely cut off.

• General Lee surrendered to General Grant

• General Grant and General Lee combined forces

How did advancements in industrial technologies affect businesses during the late nineteenth century? 8.27C

• By making handcrafted goods more affordable

• By improving production methods and increasing competition

• By forcing producers to manufacture multiple products

• By causing an increase in wages for factory workers

Why is the Battle of Saratoga considered a turning point in the Revolutionary War? 8.4C

• The British victory extended the fighting for another year.

• The American defeat led many soldiers to desert the Continental army.

• The British defeat marked the beginning of a steady decline in British military superiority.

• The American victory convinced France to ally with the United States.