2021 STAAR Test - Berry

Which time period is represented by this information? (Q1,2021 STAAR,2B)

• 2000s

• 1990s

• 1980s

• 1970s

Which action did Congress take to help protect native plants and animals from extinction? (Q2,2021 STAAR,14B)

• Passed the Endangered Species Act

• Constructed the Hoover Dam

• Passed the Community Reinvestment Act

• Established the Department of Energy

Which reason contributed to the trend shown in this table? (Q3, 2021 STAAR, 3C)

• A progressive movement worked to stop the use of child labor.

• The number of factories using assembly lines decreased

• A political movement worked to lower taxes for businesses.

• The number of people joining labor unions decreased.

Which development made it possible to construct this type of building? (Q4, 2021, STAAR, 26A)

• the invention of a new process for manufacturing steel

• The government’s focus on educating engineers

• The manufacturing of glass that blocks ultraviolet sun rays

• The importation of stronger kinds of wood

How were these rights formally obtained? (Q5, 2021, STAAR, 5A)

• By ratifying constitutional amendments

• By granting citizenship to immigrants

• By passing antitrust legislation

• By engaging in an international conflict

What was one result of the creation of the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) during the 1930s? (Q6, 2021, STAAR, 16D)

• The federal government provided aid to people suffering from unemployment

• State governments could no longer control their budgets

• The federal government was no longer responsible for protecting natural resources

• State governments took over the responsibility of protecting minority rights

Which statement describes one of the MOST important reasons why the United States annexed the Kingdom of Hawaii? (Q7, 2021, STAAR, 4B)

• The location was strategically valuable to both military and business leaders

• The islands offered excellent locations for tropical resorts.

• The local residents needed help to prevent the spread of poverty and disease.

• The local rulers wanted financial assistance to rebuild after a natural disaster.

How did the White Ribboners contribute to U.S. society during the late 1800s? (Q8, 2021 STAAR, 6A)

• By leading efforts to achieve prohibition and women’s suffrage

• By supporting the movement to end Reconstruction and Jim Crow

• By establishing labor unions for women and children

• By winning the right to vote for African Americans and immigrants

Why was the United States concerned about Agreement 2? (Q9, 2021 STAAR,8E)

• Leaders feared communist officials would win the election and take over the country.

• The administration opposed the creation of regional alliances.

• Congress members feared foreign policy decisions would lead to criticism at home.

• Officials believed the election would lead to a civil war and revolution.

Which action BEST prepares a responsible citizen to vote?(Q10,2021,STAAR,22C)

• Participating on a grand jury on a regular basis

• Staying informed about issues affecting the country and communities

• Defending the country through military service if the need arises

• Getting a high-paying job with health care and retirement benefits