Mock Social Studies STAAR Review 2024

What was one of the main goals of Spanish Colonization/Exploration in the Americas?

• To establish democratic institutions

• To spread Catholicism and find gold/silver

• To promote freedom of the press

• To encourage the growth of representative government

What was a significant effect of the First Great Awakening in the American colonies?

• It led to the establishment of the Proclamation of 1763

• It resulted in the Stamp Act

• It helped spread democratic ideas throughout the colonies

• It caused the Battle of Saratoga

What was the purpose of the Proclamation of 1763 issued by the British government?

• To enforce the Stamp Act

• To restrict and prevent westward expansion and settlement

• To convince France to support the American cause

• To limit governmental authority through Federalism

Which of the following was a grievance of the colonists against British policies that led to the American Revolutionary War?

• Freedom of the press

• Unfair taxation and lack of representation in Parliament

• Weaknesses of the Articles of Confederation

• The enforcement of Mercantilism by the Founding Fathers

What was a weakness of the Articles of Confederation?

• The inability to enforce laws

• All states had to approve amendments

• The requirement for a unanimous vote to approve a treaty

• The prohibition of states to coin their own money

Which branch of government is responsible for making laws according to the Three Branches of Government?

• Executive Branch

• Judicial Branch

• Legislative Branch

What principle does Federalism, as associated with James Madison, promote?

• The restriction of freedom of the press

• The division of power between governmental bodies to protect the people

• The encouragement of Mercantilism

• The regulation of business by the Founding Fathers

What does the concept of Freedom of the Press allow?

• Different viewpoints to be shared with the public

• The government to restrict westward expansion

• Colonists to pay taxes on documents and paper

• Founders to encourage minimal governmental regulation of business

What did Washington's Farewell Address warn against? (TWO ANSWERS.)

• The benefits of foreign alliances

• The dangers of political parties

• The influence of domestic policies

• The harm of foreign influence

What was a significant outcome of the Mexican Cession?

• It ended the debate over the expansion of slavery

• It intensified the debate over the expansion of slavery

• It resulted in Mexico gaining territory

• It had no impact on U.S. territory