2018 STAAR Review

Which of the following is NOT part of the 1st Amendment?

• Assembly

• Press

• Religion

• Property

Which of the following is NOT part of George Washington's Farewell Address?

• Stay Out of Debt

• No Permanent Alliances (Stay Neutral)

• No Political Parties

• Avoid Altercations With Native Americans

Which territory did the U.S gain from Spain in 1817?

• Oregon

• Florida

• Mexico

• Utah

The development of the factory system in the early 1800s caused -

• An increase in government regulation of businesses

• A decrease in free trade between nations

• An increase in production levels

• A decrease in immigration

Our first government, Articles of Confederation was not able to tax the states or establish a executive branch. Why did the founding fathers make the Articles of Confederation weak?

• They did not want a judicial system based upon that of Great Britain.

• They feared that a strong central government would abuse its power.

• They were uncertain that democracy would continue to be the best type of government.

• They did not think that state governments cold provide for the general welfare.

Why did British Parliament passed the Tea Act, Sugar Act, and Townshend Acts?

• To encourage foreign trade with the colonies

• To promote the expansion of the cotton industry

• To recover the cost of defending the colonies

• To pay for establishing new colonies

Why did the Spanish colonize America during the Colonization Era?

• Trade Fur With Indians

• To Build Catholic Churchs

• To Expand Empires

• To Limit The Power Of The Government

Why did the French colonize America during the Colonization Era?

• Trade Fur With Indians

• To Build Catholic Churchs

• To Expand Empires

• To Limit The Power Of The Government

Which natural feature in America did King George use in the Proclamation of 1763 to keep colonists from moving West?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Mississippi River

• Appalachian Mountains

• Missouri River

What was a result of the US-Mexican War?

• The president of Mexico refused to withdraw troops from Texas

• Parts of Southern Texas were returned to Mexico

• The United States acquired several territories from Mexico

• Mexico was forced to sell Florida to the United States